Bourgogne
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- proper noun
- /bʊrˈɡoʊn/
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Borgoña
- "It reminds me of a house we rented in Bourgogne on the river Yonne, where barges go up and down the river to and from the Seine and Paris."
- Duc de Bourgogne
- de Bourgogne
Examples
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French Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Bourgogne are, simply put, among the best wines of their type in the world.
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Patrick Cappiello, the wine director, or sommelier, at Gilt, retrieves a 2007 Coche-Dury, Bourgogne Rouge at the restaurant in New York, Nov. 1, 2012.
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Though the "Bourgogne Aligote AOC" is where the values lie, seek out a Bouzeron AOC to taste the purest expression of this grape.
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Though my friend is more of a wine guy (really, really good and expensive wine), they do enjoy beer on occasion, so I'm bringing up a Saison Dupont and a Duchesse de Bourgogne, i.e., beer for people that drink wine, and two beers that have yet to disappoint me.
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A SSF Newsletter is edited by Tony Badger (Cambridge University) and François Pitavy (Université de Bourgogne).
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The Bourgogne region is famous for producing exquisite wines that are enjoyed worldwide.
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Many wine enthusiasts prefer the rich and complex flavors of Bourgogne varieties.
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Tourists often visit Bourgogne to explore its vineyards and learn about its winemaking traditions.
Synonyms
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5.3
A region in eastern France famous for its wine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bourgogne comes from the name of an old tribe, the Burgundians, who settled in that part of France long ago. Because the area is famous for its wine, the name now means the wine region 'Burgundy' and even the deep red color 'burgundy' is named after it.