In this video, I’m taking you with me for a beginner-friendly deep dive into Burgundy wine—right here in my adopted region. I moved from the US to Dijon in 2008, and Burgundy is one of those topics that comes up constantly when friends visit or when you’re trying to understand French culture beyond the postcards. So I went straight to the source: my brother-in-law, Jean-Baptiste Cluzeaud, at Domaine Cluzeaud in Volnay. We talk about what makes Burgundy so special (and why people get so passionate about it), including the idea of “terroir” and how it shows up in the glass. You’ll see the vineyards in autumn and hear how the region revolves around two superstar grapes—Pinot noir and chardonnay—plus how different villages and plots can produce surprisingly different wines. I also share practical context for visitors and expats: if you’re coming through Dijon, this is exactly the kind of local experience that helps you feel more connected to life in France, not just “touring” it.