BORDEAUX vs BOURGOGNES (1)

In the magic world of wines, there are only two names which really counts.
These are: Bordeaux and Bourgogne
Both of them are from France, however they are totally different one from the other, not only because of their size (Bourgogne is much smaller), but as well following the fact that they are using totally different grapes for the wines production processes. In Burgundy these are pinot noir, for red wines and chardonnay for white wines, while all wines are mono-cépage.

Unlike Bordeaux, a region of vast estates owned by wealthy families and corporations, the typical Burgundian wine grower, then as now, owned a few acres of vines. Thanks to marriage and inheritance, the typical family's holdings were scattered among different vineyards.
When visiting a chateau in Bordeaux, one seldom may meet the owner, although he / she would be always guided through the property by the most professional staff like marketing manager or PR manager or sales manager etc.
On the other hand, when in Burgundy, a welcoming winemaker usually would be your host. You will easily notice mud on its shoes, wine on his hands and name on the bottle. The Burgundian winegrower will make it a point of honour to transmit his passion for wine to you.

NEW YORK TIMES (May, 2010):

Among wine enthousiasts's of younger generation enjoying burgundy became more trendy and fashionable.
Bordeaux seem to be too much Rolex and Rolls Royce type.

I. Bottle shape.
Bordeaux:
The high shouldered 'Bordeaux Bottle' is used by most wineries for cabernet sauvignon merlot, cabernet franc, malbec and most of Bordeaux blends. The Bordeaux bottle is also generally used for sauvignon blanc and semillon.
Burgundy: The slope shouldered 'Burgundy Bottle' is generally used for chardonnay and pinot noir around the world.