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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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Red Burgundy and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
Light in colour, intense in perfume: red fruit and earth carried by bright acidity.
Burgundian in spirit, slightly riper red fruit.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
These are close in structure; the differences are mostly in grape, aroma and place.
Red Burgundy: Pinot Noir, 100%
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: Pinot Noir, 100%
| Red Burgundy | Willamette Valley Pinot Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, 100% | Pinot Noir, 100% |
| Climate | Cool continental | Cool maritime |
| Soil | Limestone and marl, vineyard by vineyard | Volcanic Jory and marine sedimentary |
| Classification | By vineyard: regional, village, premier cru, grand cru | AVA |
| Drinking window | 5–20 years | 4–15 years |
| Typical price | £20–£500+ | £25–£80 |
| Food | Roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom dishes, Comté | Salmon, duck, mushrooms |
| Producers to know | Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Joseph Drouhin | Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Beaux Frères, Cristom |