Burgundy prices soar as collectors stampede key auction
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A charity auction of Burgundy wine from the prestigious Domaine de Hospices de Beaune saw prices soar as collectors competed for the wine. The sale is usually an indicator for prices of Burgundy, but experts feel this will not be the case for the 2000 vintage.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2001
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Burgundy vintners seek ban on genetically altered vines
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Winemakers from Burgundy, France, have joined together with other vintners to protest against the introduction of genetically modified organisms. A watchdog organization, Terre et Vin du Monde, has been set up to encourage further research.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2001
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Good & plenty
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The 1999 vintage of white Burgundy wines from France is discussed with emphasis on their quality. Large yields and rainfall have affected quality, but some of them have a good flavor for enjoying while young.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2001
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