The Original Grands Crus of Burgundy;

The Original Grands Crus of Burgundy is a translation from works describing and classifying the vineyards of the Côte d’Or written prior to the establishment of today’s system of Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée in 1936 and a discussion of how they compare to the modern system.

For centuries, a number of authors ranging from learned amateurs to experienced professionals weighed in with their thoughts. Translations from the most notable of these works form the backbone of the present work

Claude Arnoux : Dissertation sur la situation de la Bourgogne, sur les vins qu’elle produit (1728)

Claude Courtépée et Edme Béguillet : Description historique et topographique du Duché de Bourgogne (1778)

André Jullien : Topographie de Tous les Vignobles Connus (1816)

Dr. Denis Morelot : Statistique de la Vigne dans le Département de la Côte d’Or (1831)

Dr. Jules Lavalle : Histoire et Statistique et des Grands Vins de la Côte d’Or (1855)

René Danguy et Charles Aubertin : Les Grands Vins de Bourgogne (1892)

Camille Rodier : Le Vin de Bourgogne (1920)

More than a dusty history lesson, The Original Grands Crus of Burgundy provides a roadmap for the discovery of forgotten gems, hidden in plain sight. Crucial reading for all who love Burgundy.