A Beginners Guide to Burgundy is an engaging and knowledgeable guide to demystifying the region of Burgundy for beginning and novice wine enthusiasts. Richard Chilton provides detailed information about the history of Burgundy, its geography, the art of making Burgundy and Beaujolais wines, the role of the negociant, how to navigate the producers and who are the new rising stars of Burgundy. A vineyard owner and lifelong lover of Burgundy wines and its region, Chilton encourages readers to learn about the historically complex nature of Burgundy in order to fully appreciate the seductive beauty of its wines. The book features a richly illustrated, reference section on the best group of producers from within Burgundy, describing their history, wine making philosophy, terrior, and top vintages. The characteristics of these best-in-class Burgundy producers provides an essential starting point in understanding the complex makeup of the region. Equipped with this easy-to-read reference, readers will have all the tools they need in order to demystify Burgundy wines. Beautifully written and illustrated, this full-color book includes 100 photos of the region, its wines, and its winemakers.