Côte d’Or (France)
Côte d’Or is a dry Chardonnay from Burgundy.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Apple |
 Minerals |
Citrus and Green Apple flavors are typical for Côte d’Or.
Notes of Minerals, but less "Flinty" than Chablis.
Profile
Côte d’Or is light, dry, and crispy:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Low | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Oysters |
 Shrimps |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Chips |
 Soft Cheese |
Chablis pairs best with Seafood, Fried Fish, and Fried Chicken.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Oysters.
Clams. Shrimps.
Plain Fish. Sea Bass.
Fried Fish. French Fries.
Fish and Chips.
Cheese:
Goat Cheese. Feta. Robiola.
Soft Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheeses.
Burgundy Cheese. Epoisses. Soumaintrain.
French Specialities:
Snails or Prawns with Garlic.
Fried Chicken with French Fries.
If You Like Côte d’Or
You Will Also Like:
| Arinto (Portugal) |
| Bourgogne Blanc (France) |
| Chablis (France) |
| Chardonnay (Unoaked) |
| Muscadet (France) |
| Pinot Grigio (Italy) |
| Picapoll (Spain) |
| Piquepoul (France) |
| Txakoli (Spain) |
| Vinho Verde (Portugal) |
The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Bourgogne (Burgundy)
Bourgogne has 5 wine-producing regions: Chablis Grand Auxerrois, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and Châtillonnais.
Red Wines:
Red Burgundy
Beaujolais
Beaujolais Nouveau
Côte de Nuits
Côte de Beaune
Gamay
Pinot Noir
White Wines:
Aligoté
Chardonnay
Chablis
Petit Chablis
Meursault
Montrachet
Pouilly-Fuissé
Côte d’Or
Sparkling:
Crémant
The vineyards of Bourgogne stretch over 230 km from North to South.
The presence of two great rivers: Yonne in the North and Saône in the East and a temperate semi-continental climate, make it the perfect place to cultivate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.