Bourgogne S. Richard & Cie 1966
The Bourgogne S. Richard & Cie 1966 is a French wine produced by S. Richard & Cie, a négociant based in Villefranche in the Rhône department. Bottled at 12% alcohol, this 1966 vintage carries the Appellation Contrôlée classification. It was imported from France in its original bottles by Ariano, located in Santo Stefano Belbo.
Located in eastern France, the Bourgogne region was historically shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs. The area has elevated terroir to an art form through its intricate system of climats. Stretching from Chablis in the north down to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the region's limestone soils are renowned for producing highly sought-after wines.
The Bourgogne AOC serves as the overarching regional appellation covering the entire Burgundy wine region. Officially established in 1937, it forms the foundation of the area's quality hierarchy, encompassing a vast geographical expanse from the Yonne department through the Côte-d'Or and Saône-et-Loire down to the Rhône department. The climate is predominantly continental, featuring cold winters, cool springs, and warm summers, which creates ideal conditions for early-ripening grape varieties. While the soils vary across this extensive north-to-south stretch, they are generally dominated by a classic mixture of clay and limestone.
This regional classification is primarily dedicated to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two absolute main grape varieties of Burgundy. Grapes for this appellation can be harvested from vineyards anywhere within the approved Bourgogne area. Although the appellation permits minor inclusions of other varieties such as Gamay and Aligoté, it is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that truly define the production of the region.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
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