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LOCATION The appellations of BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE AND BOURGOGNE ORDINAIRE (this APPELLATION D’ORIGINE CONTROLEE last is no longer used) were instituted in 1937. The name of the appellation is inspired by an expression from the past. was referred to as either « vins de grand ordinaire » Regional Appellation of . for a bottle of church use, or « vins d’ordinaire » for everyday enjoyment. They are red, The appellation BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE is reserved for red and white white, and , grown within the limits of the Burgundy appellation. The uniqueness of produced within the defined area of the appellation. The rosé wines produced within Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire (as we refer to it on a casual basis) is that it sometimes this geographical boundary are given the appellation BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE ROSÉ employs varieties that are in danger of extinction, thus ensuring their continuity. or BOURGOGNE GRAND ORDINAIRE CLAIRET. « Rosé » can be replaced by the word « Clairet ». Producing Communes : - Department of the Yonne : 54 communes. SOILS - Department of the Côte-d’Or : 91 communes. - Department of the Saône-et- : 154 communes. This wine is grown on an infinite variety of « » from the chalky base around Joigny to the granites of southern Burgundy, passing by the calcium-rich and marly TASTING NOTES soils that are the habitual home for this appellation. Reds and rosés are derived from the , noir with white juice, César, COLOUR(S) AND GRAPE VARIETY(IES) or Tressot grape. Whites are derived from the , Aligoté, , and the Sacy grape. Red and rosés wines, grape variety : Gamay, Pinot Noir as well as César and Tressot This diversity of « terroirs » and variety disallows generalizations in regards to in the Yonne. the personality of these wines that nevertheless remain typically Burgundian. Their The Gamay grape (11% of the total plantings in Burgundy) is a fertile plant whose big merit is to be found in their fair price for a good, honest bottle of wine. They also grapes are more or less tightly packed depending on the exact variety. In Burgundy, the provide an opportunity for the curious amateur to discover little known grape varieties. gamay grape produces light red wines with a pleasant and full bouquet, especially in the Mâconnais area. It is included in the composition of Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire and, paired with the Pinot Noir grape, gives birth to the Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains. SERVING SUGGESTIONS White wines, grape variety : Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon de Bourgogne as well as the Sacy grape in the Yonne. Red : This light, fruity, and fluid burgundy goes well with dishes that have average The Aligoté grape (6% of the total plantings in Burgundy) is a very old plant, used in aromatic intensity, or white and delicate meats : it is a worthy partner for poultry, rabbit, Burgundy for centuries. This variety of vigorous white grape produces bigger and more steamed vegetables, as well as pasta and rice with tomato sauce. The delicacy of its numerous grapes than the Chardonnay variety. The wine that it becomes is not known tannins can even allow it to be enjoyed with fish for those true lovers of out there. by the name of the village where it is produced (with the soul exception of Bouzeron), Serving temperature : 12 to 14 °C. but is legally known as Bourgogne Aligoté. This variety of grape can also be used in the Rosé : This wine goes perfectly with steamed or stuffed vegetables. making of Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire and sometimes even Crémant de Bourgogne. White : It is one of the best inexpensive wines to go with fried or poached fish as well as pressed-curd type cheeses such as Gouda or Comté. PRODUCTION Serving Temperature : 11 to 13 °C. Area under production* : Average annual yield** : 1 hectare (ha) = 10,000 m2 = 24 "ouvrées" 1 hectolitre (hl) = 100 litres = 133 bottles Red and rosés : 97.79 ha Red and rosés : 4,933 hl Whites : 22,11 ha Whites : 1,438 hl * In 2008 ** 5 years average, 2004-2008

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