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Burgundy

Burgundy

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A region in eastern France famous for its wine
  • proper noun
  • /ˈbɜrɡəndi/
translation icon : Borgoña
  • If you're going to serve beef bourguignon, you should at least offer a proper Burgundy.
  • the duke of Burgundy
  • Mary of Burgundy

And he wanders around in parts of Burgundy and France for several years.

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Examples

  • A glass of Burgundy to wash it down.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • If you like French Burgundy, you'll love this bottle of wine.

    Blog text (14)
  • The varieties most frequently used for premium wines were the classic French ones from Bordeaux and Burgundy.

    Academic text (1993)
  • In the Beaujolais district of Burgundy, growers have now planted the Gamay grape almost exclusively.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Chablis is a historic wine-producing town located in northern Burgundy, producing white wines that have crisp acidity and minerality.

    Blog text (15)
  • Many wine enthusiasts consider a good Burgundy to be an essential part of fine dining.

  • This year, the vineyards of Burgundy have produced some exceptional wines due to favorable weather conditions.

  • When visiting Burgundy, you should explore its beautiful vineyards and taste the renowned Pinot Noir.

Synonyms

Bourgogne
vsBurgundy
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A region in eastern France famous for its wine

is the former provincial name emphasizing fine wines rather than regional term

Compounds

A red wine from the Burgundy area of France or a similar wine made elsewhere

A dry white wine from Burgundy in France, like Chablis

A rich sauce made from red wine, onions, herbs, and butter to serve with meat

Surface Forms

Burgundy main

Etymology

Burgundy is the name of a region in eastern France that was named after the Burgundians, a German people who settled there long ago, so the place carries their name today.