Burgundy vs. Merlot — What's the Difference?

Burgundy (; French: Bourgogne [buʁɡɔɲ] (listen)) is a historical territory and a former administrative region of east-central France. It is named for the Burgundians, an East Germanic people who moved westwards beyond the Rhine during the late Roman period.The name Burgundy has historically denoted numerous political entities, including kingdoms and duchies spanning territory from the Mediterranean to the Low Countries.

Merlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape.

A region and former duchy of east central France, centred on Dijon. The region is noted for its wine.

A variety of grape originally grown in the Bordeaux region of France that is used to make red wine.

Any of various red or white wines produced in the Burgundy region of France.

A dry red wine made from this grape.

Any of various similar wines produced elsewhere.

Black wine grape originally from the region of Bordeaux

Burgundy A dark grayish or blackish red to dark purplish red or reddish brown.

Dry red wine made from a grape grown widely in Bordeaux and California

Alternative case form of Burgundy(red wine).

(color) A dark red colour tinged with purple, like that of Burgundy (red) wine.

Of a deep purple red color like that of Burgundy wine.

An old province of France (in the eastern central part).

A richly flavored wine, mostly red, made in Burgundy, France.

A former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

Red table wine from the Burgundy region of France (or any similar wine made elsewhere)

A dark purplish red to blackish red