Regional Expressions of Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Date: October 29th

Format: Live Virtual Tasting Lab

Featured Experts: Led by Christian Oggenfuss (Burgundy Ambassador and Founder/CEO of Napa Valley Wine Academy) and Catherine Bugué, DipWSET (VP of Education) Master the Subtleties of Bourgogne’s Regional Terroirs
Understanding how elevation, aspect, microclimates, and regional geography shape Pinot Noir is critical for building true tasting confidence and excelling in WSET certifications. Join Burgundy Ambassador Christian Oggenfuss and Vice President of Education Catherine Bugué, DipWSET, for an interactive Premier Crew Tasting Lab dedicated to decoding the regional expressions of Bourgogne Pinot Noir. Through live palate calibration and guided comparative analysis, you will evaluate four distinct expressions side by side. Discover how vineyard altitudes, soil structures, and climatic margins influence structural elements like acidity, tannin weight, and fruit expression in your glass.

Featured Tasting Lineup
Region & Appellation
Producer & Cuvée
Key Educational Focus
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
Domaine Philippe Gavignet “La Montagne”
High-elevation cool climate dynamics, freshness, and structural precision from the northern hills.
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
Roux Père et Fils “Albus”
Altitudinal impact paired with signature Beaune red fruit vibrancy and delicate tannic structure.
Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise
Domaine de la Luolle “Les Oiseaux Rares”
Clay-limestone soils offering broader structure, riper fruit expression, and terroir character south of the Côte d'Or.
Bourgogne Épineuil
Domaine Courtault-Michelet “Côte de Grisey”
Northern fringe viticulture in Yonne delivering crisp acidity, vibrant red fruit, and distinct mineral tension