Bourgogne AC
[boor-GON-yuh]
A general regional APPELLATION for red, ROSÉ, and white wines. It covers all the wines produced in France’s BURGUNDY region that, although they don’t qualify for a higher-rated appellation, meet the qualifications of this basic appellation. Red Burgundy (Bourgogne Rouge) must be made from PINOT NOIR, although the GAMAY grape variety is allowed in BEAUJOLAIS; in the Yonne DÉPARTEMENT, the local varieties Tressot or Cesar are also approved. CHARDONNAY is the main variety used for white Burgundy (Bourgogne Blanc), although PINOT BLANC and PINOT GRIS are also approved varieties. Bourgogne AC wines are usually not as interesting as those with village or vineyard appellations, but they’re generally good and moderately priced. The best are usually from single growers who couldn’t put their wine into premium labels because it didn’t quite meet specifications. See also BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ AC; BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE AC; BOURGOGNE PASSE-TOUT-GRAIN AC; BURGUNDY.
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Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire AC, Cré, appellation, Burgundy
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1995 based on THE WINE LOVER'S COMPANION,
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