A wine region in France famous for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir production. The region stretches from Chablis in the north to Beaujolais in the south, covering a large array of microclimates along the way. Some of the most sought-after wines in the world hail from Burgundy, however the region produces a good amount of lower priced wines, most of which do not get exported out of the region. The highest classification for wine in Burgundy is grand cru, which is awarded to only the best vineyards with a storied history of outstanding production and consistency. Premier cru wines are next, also being single vineyard like the grand cru level, but more plentiful and often reflected in the price when comparing to the grand cru level. The subregion of Chablis is the northern most outpost of Burgundy, producing a mineral driven and higher acid example of the Chardonnay grape. The Cote d’Or is south of Chablis, consisting of the Cote de Nuits and the Cote de Beaune. This is where we find the most expensive offerings and the most prized grand crus, however, most sommeliers would say the best offerings come from Chablis. The Cote Challonais and the Macon are south of the Cote d’Or, with the famous wines of Pouilly-Fuisse coming from the Macon region. Let us not forget about Beaujolais as well, as the southern most subregion of Burgundy is famous for its Gamay wines, often released with low tannin and less ageing time than any other red wine in the world.