Season 2
BURGUNDY'S CÔTE D'OR
Season 2 of Roadside Terroir takes place in the birthplace of terroir itself --
Burgundy's Côte d'Or, or Golden Slope. We will cover every appellation from north to south, the bottom of the slope to the Hautes Côtes, and all of the Grand Crus in between.
We are so excited to have you along for the ride!
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EXPLORE BY EPISODE
Entering the Rabbit Hole
This 2-Part episode focuses on the history of Burgundy and explores the town and vineyards of Beaune.
Episode 2 explores the geology of the Hill of Corton and the Valley of Savigny les Beaune.
Episode 3 explores terroir in more ways than wine by diving into Pommard, Volnay, and St. Romain,
Listen along as we pick, crush, tread, and press the grapes of Vendanges 2022.
As we arrive in the Côte de Nuits, we explore what makes this area so perfect for pinot noir.
An exploration of the human connections to terroir, and the magic of great wine.
An in-depth look at the Cistercian influence on the Grand Crus of the Côte de Nuits.
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From the powerful Grand Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin to the northern edge of the Côte d’Or.
An exploration of the challenges, hopes, and terroirs that will define the future of the Côte d'Or.
IMBIBE MAGAZINE FEATURE
We are excited to be featured in the March/April of Imbibe Magazine.
Read on for our suggestions of how to taste your way through Burgundy!
SEASON 2: FEATURING
Burgundy's Côte d'Or is one of the most historic wine regions in the world, with a complex geologic story and some of the most precise expressions of terroir on the planet. We know that telling this story is no small feat, and take the responsibility of this story very seriously.
We are excited to feature a broad and diverse cast of characters to help us dive into every corner of Burgundy's complexity.
This season will feature over 40 Burgundian winemakers, farmers, chefs, and local personalities. Stay tuned and follow along as they share their wines, homes, and vineyards with us.
In addition to the guests on each episode we are also proud to feature a selection of recurring voices from the following Burgundy experts:
Brenna Quigley
Paul Wasserman
Françoise Vannier-Petit
Rajat Parr
Daniel Johnnes
Michael Sager
*Click each photo for more info on our regulars
PREMIER PARTNERS
This season would not be possible without the support from the following premier partners. We have teamed up with leaders in our industry who have in-depth, personal knowledge of this historic region. Follow along on their social channels as we work together to bring you access to personal experiences, wine access, and curated recommendations to accompany this podcast season.
Becky Wasserman founded her company in 1979 to sell domaine-bottled Burgundies, a rarity at the time. She is credited as one of the most important influencers for the popularity of the region with an international audience. Today, Becky Wasserman & Co represents extraordinary wineries from all over France. They are small, for the most part organic or biodynamic, and do not like to fully comform to fashion.
La Paulée is a celebration of the greatest wines of Burgundy hosted annually in New York and other cities, features a series of small dinners, tastings, and seminars, culminating in the event's signature Grand Tasting and Gala Dinner. Founded by renowned sommelier Daniel Johnnes and modeled after La Paulée de Meursault, a traditional harvest celebration, La Paulée celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020 and is returning with a full program of live events in March 2022.
Since 1820, Acker has been providing the finest and rarest wine to enthusiasts around the world. Now in its third century, and with fine retail outposts in the US, Hong Kong, and London, Acker continues to deliver the pinnacle of wine and spirits services to those dedicated to the pursuits and products of the vine - spanning global auctions, lifetime culinary and vinous experiences, market analytics, and so much more. Committed to spreading the beauty of the world’s leading wine regions, Acker offers more of the great Burgundy producers than virtually anyone across auction and retail, representing dozens of Burgundy’s top domaines with treasures direct from their cellars. It’s foundation is rooted in service, professionalism, and quality, fulfilling its promise to be The World’s Destination for Fine & Rare Wine™.
Located steps away from the Hospices de Beaune and practically next door to the Athenaeum book store, Le Central Boutique-Hôtel Beaune (Beaune's oldest operating hotel space - established1595 ; renovated 2017) offers wine lovers from around the world a cozy, homey stay while they explore the lieu-dits and gastronomy of the Côte-d'Or. Reasonably priced and with a small reception room that can be booked for intimate BYO gatherings or seminars, this is also the perfect stay for those on business. Make sure to chat with proprietor, Edgar Vaudeville, who, with over two decades of international experience in hospitality, has a story for everyone.
We still have a few sponsorship spots open! Please contact me directly (brennajquigley@gmail.com) if you would like to learn more.
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