Laurent Delaunay, new President of the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB)
Mid-December, Laurent Delaunay took over from François Labet as President of the BIVB. He will hold this position for 2 years.
In his inaugural speech, Laurent Delaunay paid tribute to his predecessors, Pierre-Henry Gagey, Frédéric Drouhin and Louis-Fabrice Latour, emphasising their influence on his own commitment to the industry. The President then spoke of his new role and priorities, highlighting the "Objectif Climat" plan at the heart of his strategy. He emphasised the need to involve all those working in the industry in achieving this carbon neutral objective, proposing platforms for discussion and conferences in the vineyards to promote ecological transition. On the economic front, he called for the modernisation of the industry, notably through contractual practices and economic regulation of supply. He is calling for collective thinking on ways to better manage fluctuations in production. In terms of communication, the Chairman would like to improve the distribution of economic and technical information. Finally, he stressed the importance of promoting the appellations internationally, encouraging the implementation of simple, responsive procedures. The BIVB is committed to a future focused on the environment, economic modernisation, improved communication and vigorous promotion of Bourgogne's appellations on a global scale. An exciting new chapter is beginning for the Bourgogne wine industry!
As the New Year dawns, the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) extends its warmest wishes to you!
In Bourgogne, 2024 will once again be a year of adjusting to change. Bourgogne nowadays could be thought of as an open-air wine laboratory where our winegrowers, surrounded by the new generation, are looking towards the future and ready to rise to any challenge!
With the diversity of their terroirs and their flagship grape varieties, they are experimenting, researching and learning to respect the identity and excellence of Bourgogne wines!
The Wine Board wishes you a year of success, happiness and wonderful oenological discovery in 2024!
Registrations are open for the Grands Jours de Bourgogne, March 18 to 22, 2024!
The 17th edition of this wine trade show in the heart of Bourgogne's terroirs will showcase many wines from vintage 2022.
LesGrands Jours de Bourgogne tastings return from March 18 to 22, 2024! Every two years, this unique event brings together wine merchants, sommeliers, restaurateurs, importers, distributors and journalists from 50 different countries. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in Bourgogne's terroirs, a time for sharing, conviviality and discovery.
During this five-day journey, participants will discover the latest vintages from the 84 Bourgogne appellations, punctuated by 13 tastings in ten different venues, where 1,000 exhibitors will present 6,000 wines!
They'll cover the whole of Bourgogne, from Chablis/Grand Auxerrois (Monday) to the Côte de Beaune (Tuesday), via the Mâconnais (Wednesday, along with Régionale AOCs), the Côte Chalonnaise (Thursday), ending with the Côte de Nuits (Friday).
Check out the programme or sign yourself up on the Grands Jours de Bourgogne official website.
Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne will also feature a press conference by the Bourgogne Wine Board on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès in Beaune. This will be an opportunity to take stock of the past year and to set the agenda for the coming years (an economic update, 2023 vintage, upcoming projects and events, etc.). There will be three ways to attend this conference:
- In person: An invitation will be sent out in February.
- Live online: A link will be provided with the invitation.
- On replay: The entire conference will be broadcast on our press room and YouTube channel.
More information to come soon.
Building on the enthusiasm generated by previous shows, Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris will once again bring together thousands of wine professionals in 2024.
There will be even more wines to discover, more people to meet... more of everything! From February 12 to 14, Paris opens a bigger window than ever before on the world of wine and spirits! This year, meet with the 153 Bourgogne exhibitors in the Bourgogne Pavilion (Hall 3 E137), as well as visiting their free tasting area in Hall 3.
Business opportunities, special events, master classes, wine talks, free tastings, conferences, round table discussions and workshops are all on the programme.
Get the French capital buzzing on the subject of wine for three days! Don't wait a moment longer, put Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024 in your diary!
On March 27, the programme "Rendez-Vous avec les vins de Bourgogne" will feature the Maranges and Maranges Premier Cru wines.
The first part of the show, presented by Master of Wine Robin Kick, will feature highlights from the appellation, as well as reports and interviews with winemakers.
The second half of the show will feature a guided tasting of several wines. The presenter and winemakers will answer questions live.
It’s now possible to take part in the show from home by registering in advance to receive your box set of wine samples (number of places limited, reserved for press and trade).
==> Register online
On the day, join the session via the following link: https://rendez-vous-vins-bourgogne.live/in French at 4pm and in English at 9am, 11am and 7pm. You can watch the show, even if you don’t do the tasting.
To follow the programme in person with other wine professionals, visit one of the sessions organised by the official Vins de Bourgogne instructors.
If you are interested in taking part in a live session, please contact Cécile Mathiaud from the BIVB Press Department: cecile.mathiaud@bivb.com
Bourgogne wines hold up well on the UK market, despite the crisis
In 2023, the UK held on to its position as the second largest market for Bourgogne wines in terms of volume and value.
Exports to the UK totalled 9.6 million bottles on the 9 first months of 2023, generating €173.7 million. White wines account for 76% of exports, followed by red/rosé wines at 18%, and Crémant de Bourgogne at 6%.
Bourgogne wines continue to increase in value, despite a slight drop in volume. This is the fifth consecutive year of sales growth in the UK, driven by a gradual return to the market after the historically low harvest of 2021.
White wines dominated exports, accounting for 76% of volume. The AOCs of Chablis, as well as Mâcon and Bourgogne AOCs are the main contributors to this growth, with a significant increase in sales.
Red wines posted solid growth, exceeding €81 million in sales. Mâcon AOC, Villages and Villages Premier Cru AOCs from the Côte de Nuits, as well as Grand CruAOCs from the Côte d'Or all reported growth in volume and value.
Despite the persistent economic difficulties in the UK, Bourgogne wines continue to successfully conquer the market.
Find out more about this fascinating trend and details of the various appellations in the press room.
News from the vineyard
Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne: What’s up in January and February
A variety of events, including the first Vine and Wine Careers Forum on January 30 and 31.
Set up by the teams from VITA Bourgogne and the Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne, the first Vine & Wine Careers Forum (January 30 & 31) aims to bring together local business people working in training and employment in the winemaking sector, to promote career opportunities, raise public awareness and highlight the attractions of wine growing in Bourgogne.
Programme for the first quarter of 2024:
Guided tours:
- Scenographic tour: A one-hour visit with a guide who will explain the specific features of our terroir-based viticulture, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Saturday, January 6, 13, 27/February 3, 10, 17 and Sunday, January 14, 28/February 11, 14, 18 10.30am and 4pm - daily during school holidays, from February 19 to March 3.
- The architecture of the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne: Discover the construction secrets and environmental features of the Cité.
Sunday, February 4 at 10.30am.
Family activities:
- Making an illumination: Wednesday, February 21 at 3pm
- The secrets of fossils: Wednesday, February 28 at 3pm
Discover the origins and mysteries of fossils in Bourgogne.
Themed dinner:
Learn how to pair dishes from around the world with Bourgogne wines.
- Chinese New Year: Friday, February 2, from 6.30pm.
Workshops and tasting courses: 45mn tasting workshop every day at 11.30am, 3pm, and 4.30pm.
- The Bourgogne Grands Crus: Saturday, January 27 at 9pm
- “Les Fondamentales” half a day tasting: Saturday, February 17 at 9pm
- Tasting day: Saturday, February 17 – 9pm
January 27/28: 80th Saint Vincent Tournante in Morey and Chambole
In addition to the wines of the 2 AOCs, a coming together of Arts and Wine will be celebrated in the streets of Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny.
A few days to go until the Saint-Vincent Tournante 2024, organised this year in the iconic villages of Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny.
For this 80th edition, on January 27 and 28, the two villages are joining forces with a theme of Arts and Wine, showcasing local artists in a variety of fields including dance, sculpture, singing, cinema, painting and photography.
With some 70,000 visitors expected, the event will unveil 15,000 bottles from renowned appellations, including the 2 Cuvées de la Saint-Vincent, some Régionale appellations and Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny Village and Village Premier Cru wines. More information on the official Saint Vincent Tournante 2024 website
The following weekend, February 3-4, the Chablis Saint-Vincent Tournante will take place in Fyé, on of the 20 villages of the Chablis AOC.
Saturday, February 3
- Starting at midday: Banquet at Auxerrexpo
- From 8pm: Ball with the Mosaïque orchestra
Sunday, February 4
- 9am: Mass at the church of Saint-Antoine de Fyé
- From 10am: Opening of the wine cellars and parade Further information on the Chablis Saint Vincent Tournante (in French only).
Bourgogne vs. Burgundy: to re-affirm their identity, the region and the producers are reverting back to the original French iteration of the name, Bourgogne.
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