Beloved for producing alluring, terroir-based Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, historic Burgundy has bewitched the beverage world for centuries. But with the celebrated French region’s high price tags, it can be tough to enjoy the category without breaking the bank. That said, we’re here to tell you it is possible to find Burgundy wines that are both excellent and affordable.
Thanks to the guidance of our experts below, we’ve got some insider tricks for finding a great value Burgundy. Keep reading to discover producers from lesser-known villages worthy of committing to memory, the under-the-radar grapes you should discover, and a few standout bottles of Beaujolais.
The Burgundies That Offer the Best Bang for Your Buck, According to Sommeliers: Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Maison Philippe Pacalet Maison Joseph Drouhin Domaine du Clos du Fief (Michel Tête) Village-level or Premier Cru Chablis from Laurent Tribut Domaine Pierre Boisson Domaine Agnès Paquet Domaine Sylvain Pataille 2021 Anne Boisson Bourgogne-Aligoté Pierrick Bouley Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains David Duband Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Agnès Paquet Hautes Côtes de Beaune Clarisse de Suremain Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc Clarisse de Suremain Beaune Vieilles Vignes Julien Guillot Mâcon-Cruzille Aragonite Julien Guillot Cuvée 910 Marcel Lapierre Morgon Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Villages Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte du Py Domaine Prieur-Brunet Santenay Maladière 1er Cru Rouge 2021 Joseph Drouhin Mâcon-Lugny Les Crays 2021 Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Rouge Yann Duriex Love and Pif Jean-Marc Roulot Bourgogne Blanc Denis Bachelet Bourgogne Rouge or Côte de Nuits-Village Domaine Larue Domaine Henri Prudhon & Fils Domaine Vincent Dauvissat Petit Chablis Rosé
