"Wine is the healthiest and most hygienic of drinks," stated Louis Pasteur, a French renowned man of science. Wine has made a major contribution to the quality of life in many cultures of the world for centuries, and continues to do so. No other country in the world can rival France for the diversity and the superiority of its wine. Two of the most prominent producing wine areas in that nation are Bordeaux and Burgundy. Bordeaux occupies an almost perfect vine-growing region with its spectacular flat countryside. This magnificent land is situated south-west of France by the Atlantic Ocean. On the other hand, Burgundy which lies south-east of France about one hundred kilometers from the German border, is an area with rich history, gastronomy and wine. Both regions produce exceptional wines, but they have contrasting history, climate, and types of wine.

To begin with, even though Bordeaux and...