Burgundy is not just another French region.It is the reference point for single-variety, site-driven wines — and the reason why Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are understood the way they are today.

In Episode 2A, we lay the foundations:

Burgundy’s long grape-growing history, from Roman times through the monastic era

The emergence of climats and why Burgundy thinks in plots, not estates

The physical layout of Burgundy — Chablis, Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais

Why Burgundy’s narrow north–south strip matters for exposure, risk, and ripening

Plantings, varietal dominance, quality levels, and pricing logic

Why limited supply and global demand keep Burgundy prices structurally high

This episode explains why Burgundy is organized the way it is before we go anywhere near soils, winemaking, or classifications.

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