The famous villages of Burgundy have priced themselves into rarefied territory, and most drinkers have quietly accepted that the region belongs to collectors and expense accounts. It does not have to. Burgundy is a much bigger place than the handful of names on every auction list, and the villages a little off the main highway are still producing wines that deliver the region's signature character at a fraction of the cost.
We taste through the villages worth knowing on the value side. Communes overshadowed by their famous neighbors. Regional appellations from serious producers. The satellite areas that quietly punch above their weight. Along the way we cover why these wines cost what they do, how to shop the value side of Burgundy without getting burned, and which names deserve a permanent spot on your list.
Educator: BK Kapella