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Red Burgundy
Burgundy · Côte d'Or, France
redPale to medium ruby
Light in colour, intense in perfume: red fruit and earth carried by bright acidity.
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Light in colour, intense in perfume: red fruit and earth carried by bright acidity.
Big, ripe and lush Shiraz with sweet dark fruit and soft acidity.
Barossa Shiraz is clearly fuller-bodied.
Barossa Shiraz is clearly firmer in tannin.
Red Burgundy is clearly fresher.
Barossa Shiraz is clearly higher in alcohol.
Red Burgundy: Pinot Noir
Barossa Shiraz: Shiraz
| Red Burgundy | Barossa Shiraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, 100% | Shiraz, often from very old ungrafted vines |
| Climate | Cool continental | Warm, dry Mediterranean |
| Soil | Limestone and marl, vineyard by vineyard | Red-brown earth, sand and clay |
| Classification | By vineyard: regional, village, premier cru, grand cru | GI |
| Price | £20–£500+ | £15–£100 |
| Food | Roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom dishes, Comté | Barbecue, smoked brisket, lamb shoulder |
| Producers | Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Joseph Drouhin | Torbreck, Rockford, Penfolds |