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Burgundy wine label

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This label is from Burgundy (top left corner “Vin de Bourgogne,” meaning “Wine of Burgundy”). In Burgundy there are two wines to know: Red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) and White Burgundy (Chardonnay). This label represents a white wine from Burgundy, which we figure out from bottle and label clues. The bottle will have the sloped shoulder style that is typically found in white wines. Next, the appellation in Burgundy is Macon-Villages (known for white Burgundy wines, aka Chardonnay). The estate where the grapes are from is "Domaine de Champ Brule." The wine's producer is JJ Vincent and the bottling information is at the label's bottom. So, we know this wine is a Chardonnay from Burgundy produced by JJ Vincent in 2003 with an alcohol content of 12.5%.

 

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