Burgundy: Does it have the monopole of Pinot Noir?

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THE GRAPE THE MONKS GAVE TO THE WORLD 12th century. Cistercian monks leave Burgundy with a few Pinot Noir vines in their luggage. Crusades, conquests, monastic expansion. The grape travels. Adapts. Mutates. Evolves. Today, Pinot Noir grows everywhere. From Champagne to California. From Graubünden to Australia. This masterclass confronts seven expressions of Pinot Noir to answer one simple question: does Burgundy still hold the monopoly on excellence? THE UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTION Burgundian Pinot Noir has become inaccessible. Prices have reached dizzying heights. Meanwhile, other regions produce remarkable Pinots at more reasonable prices. Certain Californian, New Zealand, or Swiss winemakers achieve an elegance that rivals Burgundy's village appellations. So, myth or reality? Does Burgundy remain unmatched? WHAT YOU'LL UNDERSTAND How terroir shapes Pinot. Why altitude, freshness, and soil change everything. What distinguishes Burgundian elegance from Californian generosity? Why certain Swiss or New Zealand Pinots are worth the detour. And above all, whether Burgundy's price tag is still justified. You'll leave with the ability to choose intelligently. To defend a non-Burgundian Pinot against the purists. Or to understand why, despite everything, Burgundy remains a benchmark. WHO IS THIS FOR? Pinot Noir lovers tired of Burgundian prices. The curious who want to understand what makes the difference. Those seeking credible alternatives. Skeptics who believe nothing equals Burgundy. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Duration: 2h30 Format: 7 Pinot Noirs in comparative tasting Participants: 10-18 people Locations: Lausanne | Zurich Limited places.