NEW YORK, February 14, 2025 – The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to uncover a deeper story, one that goes beyond the iconic appellations, and to explore the hidden treasures of this historic region. We are delighted to introduce you to the concept of “Take a Closer Look” at Bourgogne wines. This is an invitation to step off the beaten path and delve into the lesser-known appellations and the diversity of Chablis wines.
Vancouver Event – March 3rd | Vancouver Club | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with 19 winemakers traveling from Bourgogne to present a selection of wines that highlight the diversity and character of this historic region. Each wine reflects the unique identity of its terroir, crafted with care and dedication by its producers.
Industry professionals can also participate in:
- Workshop: “The first steps towards the notion of terroir” (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Hosted Mark Shipway, this session offers an in-depth look at an unexpected
selection of wines with a great variety of terroir expression - Wine Talks and free tasting: “Lesser-known Village Appellations” (12:00 PM –
4:00 PM)
Led by wine experts Sean Nelson and Mark Shipway, this discussion will explore the
lesser-known Village appellations with unique terroirs, character, and value. A free
tasting area will add more opportunities to taste these wines.
Chicago Event – March 5th | Venue SIX10 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Discover the 26 winemakers traveling from Bourgogne to showcase a selection of wines that embody the rich diversity and character of this historic region and participate in the following activities:
- Workshop: “Village Appellations, the Heart of the Range” (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Hosted by Marianne Frantz, this session offers an in-depth look at the variety of wine
styles from the Grand Auxerrois to the Mâconnais. - Wine Talks and free tasting: “The First Step Towards the Notion of Terroir” (12:00
PM – 4:00 PM)
Led by Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta and wine expert Wanda Cole-Nicholson,
this discussion will explore how Bourgogne’s unique terroirs shape its wines. A free
tasting area will add more opportunities to taste these wines.
New York Event – March 6th | City Winery | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Meet the 30 winemakers and come to explore the depth of Bourgogne’s terroir through an
interactive journey:
- Workshop: “The First Step Towards the Notion of Terroir” (10 AM – 10:45 AM)
Hosted by Marianne Frantz, this session deepens the understanding of how
Bourgogne’s terroirs influence its wines.
- Exclusive Tasting: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of AOC Crémant de Bourgogne (10:30 AM – 2:30 PM)
Join expert sommeliers Evan Abrams and Cassandra Felix for a curated tasting, discovering how producers and négociants craft these distinctive sparkling wines through varietal blending, terroir selection, and expert winemaking techniques.
In each city, you will also have the chance to explore Chablis wines through an interactive experience inspired by the educational game Unlock Chablis. This dynamic session sheds light on Chablis’ winemaking traditions, seasonal challenges, and the exceptional diversity of its wines.
These exclusive, invite-only events are open to wine industry professionals aged 19+ in Vancouver, and 21+ in Chicago and New York. Space is limited, and early RSVP is strongly recommended.
Reserve your spot today and discover the unparalleled diversity and character of Bourgogne wines!
Vancouver Registration Form
Chicago Registration Form
New York Registration Form
About the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB)
The Bourgogne Wine Board is a professional organization that brings together all winegrowers and wine merchants from the Bourgogne region. Its role is to represent and protect the interests of Bourgogne winemakers and merchants, to define industry policy in technical, economic and marketing terms, and to conduct promotional activities.
Bourgogne is like a 32,000-hectare patchwork, representing just 0.5% of world wine production with an average of almost 200 million bottles annually. No other French region so neatly encapsulates the notion of terroir in such great quality wines. What makes Bourgogne wines stand out from the crowd is the intimate relationship between the soil, the influence of the microclimate, the grape variety, and the work of the winegrower.
Why do we not translate Bourgogne into Burgundy anymore? To re-affirm their identity, the region and the producers are reverting to the original French iteration of the name, Bourgogne. Bourgogne is our Family name, and our appellations are our first names.
