Burgundy produces several red and white wines. It is worth noting that it produces more white wine than red. What dishes pair well with Burgundy wine? Find out in the following lines.
Burgundy Wine Appellations
Burgundy wines have appellations based on their geographical origins. There are Regional Appellations given to wines from the main vineyards. Then there are communal appellations for wines linked to their village of origin. There are also Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, which represent just 10% of the wines in the region. There are 6 communal appellations which are: Burgundy, Burgundy Aligoté, Burgundy Mousseux, Coteaux Bourguignons, Burgundy Passe-tout-grain, and Crémant de Bourgogne. There are also 44 communal appellations. In the Basse-Bourgogne vineyard we have: Chablis, Petit-Chablis, Irancy, and Saint-Bris.
Some Dishes to Serve with Burgundy Wine
You can pair these wines with dishes. Red Burgundy can be paired with appetizers, main dishes, or cheeses. You have the option of complementing some of your dishes with Burgundy wines. For example, with a red Burgundy, you can pair it with beef orange, Senegalese beef mafé, roasted kid goat, or a pork crepinette. You can also serve it with chicken bouillabaisse or a pan-fried pork chop, or even a frittata. The white Burgundy, on the other hand, can be paired with marinated pork spider, an abundance, or fried calamari. A rosé Burgundy will be served with pasta in pink sauce or mussels, squid fillets, and potato cakes. The red sparkling Burgundy will be appreciated with a red fruit bavarois and a gitan arm.
