Discovering Wine Country - Burgundy
How to find great wines off the beaten track
by Patrick Matthews, published by Mitchell Beazley

In his introduction to the Côte Chalonnaise, Patrick Matthews says: ‘On paper, the Côte d’Or has the famous wines that people have heard of…it’s twice the length, it’s packed with sights to see, but I’m not sure I wouldn’t prefer to spend time with the poor relative. This region exemplifies the Burgundian qualities of straightforwardness and lack of pretension. When people make a fuss over a Montagny or a Rully you can be sure that it’s simply because they’re knocked out by the quality of the wine – not that there’s a famous name on the label.’

This down-to-earth approach is the charm of this guidebook which anyone with an interest in wine will find packed full of information. Apart from the wine growers, other interesting places to visit en route are touched on with accommodation and restaurants ideas. There’s even a tip for a nightclub in Beaune!

Wines of Burgundy
by Serena Sutcliffe, published by Mitchell Beazley

This is one of the classic books about Burgundy wine, written by Master of Wine and Sotheby wine expert Serena Sutcliffe.

If you are wanting to make a serious study of the region’s wines and wine growers in depth, you will find all the essential information here with a profile of 600 producers. Comprehensive and authoritative, an excellent reference work to carry in your pocket on your travels.