1. Burgundy is the original home for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The regions (terroir) is believed to be the best for expressing their character - elegant, aromatic, complex and highly enjoyable.

2. Burgundy is located in the east-central region of France, with 5 distinct growing regions: Chablis, Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise and Marconnais.

3. The Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune regions combined are known as the Cote dOr, which translates to Golden Slope.

4. Burgundy is highly classified, with other 100 appelations divided across 4 levels of quality: Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Village or Regional.

5. Despite being one of the most famous and well-known winemaking regions of France it accounts for only 3% of the nation’s total production.

6. Vineyards in the region were first cultivated in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, under Gallo-Roman influence.