Bourgogne S. Richard & Cie 1966
The 1966 Bourgogne S. Richard & Cie is an Appellation Contrôlée wine produced by S. Richard & Cie in France. This specific bottle features a neck label designating it as a "GRAND VIN" and was imported from France in its original bottle by Ariano, located in Santo Stefano Belbo, Italy.
The wine originates from the Bourgogne AOC, the overarching regional appellation that covers the entire Burgundy wine region in eastern and central France. Established in 1937, the appellation stretches across a vast geographical area from the Yonne department in the north, through Côte-d'Or and Saône-et-Loire, to the Rhône department in the south. The region's viticultural history was profoundly shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped the countless terroirs, establishing a finely meshed system of climats that elevated terroir to an art form.
The climate in Burgundy is predominantly continental, characterized by cold winters, cool springs, and warm summers, creating ideal conditions for early-ripening grape varieties. The soil is highly varied but generally dominated by a classic mixture of clay and limestone. While the appellation permits the use of grapes like Gamay and Aligoté in smaller quantities, the region is almost exclusively defined by the cultivation of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which are the absolute main varieties of the area.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
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Opening
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Enjoyment
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