Burgundian

American  

[ber-guhn-dee-uhn] / bərˈgʌn di ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Burgundy or its people.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy.

Burgundian British  

/ bɜːˈɡʌndɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Burgundy or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy

Etymology

Origin of Burgundian

First recorded in 1570–80; Burgundy + -an

Example Sentences

The Cabernets feature luscious fruit and a tannic structure that lends itself to ageability; the Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are Burgundian in style, meaning they are elegant and approachable regardless of whether they are paired with a meal or sipped alone.

From Los Angeles Times

The Gamay grape, taking its name from a small village in the hills around Beaune, had sprouted in large numbers across Burgundian vineyards, yielding on average three times more wine per acre and ripening two weeks earlier than Pinot.

From Salon

If the language of the edict seemed needlessly vindictive, perhaps it was because this war was personal to Philip, a keen economic steward who had worked assiduously to develop Burgundian wine production.

From Salon

Nevertheless, in a world where wine was identified by provenance rather than grape variety, the pronounced effect of Gamay's proliferation was that no one now respected or sought after Burgundian wine, which Philip feared was becoming defined by that "foul" plant in place of the esteemed Pinot grape.

From Salon

While Beaujolais red remained a cherished table wine for the locals over the next several centuries, its redeeming qualities eventually earned it worldwide popularity and a long-awaited appellation in 1936, followed by a 2011 re-classification as AOC Bourgogne Gamay under the broader Burgundian appellation.

From Salon