Burgundyis a historical territory and a formeradministrative regionof east-central France.It comprises the following four departments:Côte-d'Or,Saône-et-Loire,YonneandNièvre.Historically, "Burgundy" has referred to numerous political entities, including kingdoms and duchies spanning territory from theMediterraneanto theLow Countries. Itis one of France's main wine producing areas. It is well known for both its red and white wines, mostly made fromPinot noir and Chardonnay grapes, respectively, although other grape varieties can be found, includingGamay,Aligote,Pinot blanc and Sauvignon blanc.The reputation and quality of the top wines, together with the fact that they are often produced in small quantities, has led to high demand and high prices, with some Burgundies ranking among the most expensive wines in the world.
