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Along the Roads of Burgundy with People of Wine – So Chic Experience
- - Gastronomy
On the evening of November 5th, guests gathered for an intimate and leisurely wine-tasting journey through the region of Burgundy with So Chic and People of Wine for Along the Roads of Burgundy.
Relive the experience with us in the sloping vineyards of the eastern French region and its diverse and flavorful reds and whites.
From North to South…
Did you know that the region of Burgundy produces only 3.7% of the wine in all of France?
That was just one of the facts we opened our evening of discoveries with, as we began the night with Chablis from the Domaine Maurice Tremblay, a Chardonnay with mineral tones and tastes.
We then moved on to a Pouilly-Fuisse from the Domaine Deux Roches, a full-bodied and sophisticated second glass all with a warmness in contrast to the Chablis.
This was followed by a Pinot Noir from the Cote d’Or, Domaine Arnaud Baillot Bourgogne Cote d’Or, with aromas of bright red berries and subtle spices and a refreshing acidity and lasting taste on the palate.
The night ended with a glass of Gevrey-Chambertin from the Domaine Arnaud Baillot, a warm and fruity, cherry-like tone with a woody character.
The evening was also centered around learning about the production of the wines and the wineries of which they are a part of, and the agricultural setting they are set in.
Our favorite anecdote from the night…
Did you know that in 1847, the village of Gevrey pulled off a brilliant marketing stunt that changed Burgundy forever?
Tired of its world-famous vineyard, Le Chambertin, getting all the glory (and Napoleon’s personal endorsement), the village mayor petitioned the King of France to officially change the village’s name to Gevrey-Chambertin.
By anchoring the village name to its most prestigious plot, the mayor of the new Gevrey-Chambertin instantly elevated the status—and price—of
every bottle produced in the entire area.
The move was so financially successful that it sparked a massive trend across the region, prompting legendary neighbors like Chambolle and Vosne to quickly copy the strategy, becoming Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée.
Who knew that a mayor could change the name of his village just like that!
Thank you to People of Wine for their collaboration and all guests for joining us for the event!
