Red Burgundy, made from the Pinot Noir grape, is a smooth, aromatic and complex wine with a zesty spiciness or fruitiness in it bouquet. It is stronger in flavor, body and bouquet than Bordeaux, and deeper in color.
The two Burgundy regions are: 
Côte de Nuits and 
Côte de Beaune.
Côte de Nuits Burgundies are substantial 
wines , which can overpower all but the most substantial fare, such as Beef Bourguignonne.Côte de Beaune reds are lighter and less intense. They nicely accompany game and red meats and goat cheeses..
White Burgundy is made from Pinot Blanc and Chardonney grapes. It is pale in color, dry, and comes in two varieties of interest to serious tasters: 
Chablis and 
Montrachet  (from Côte de Beaune) 
The Montrachet is a heavier white, fragrant and smokey which is a heavenly companion to creamy seafoods, like Lobster Newberg. Chablis is a lighter wine, with woody undertones. It is deal as an appetizer wine, particularly preceeding a Montrachet-accompanied main course. 
A word about Beaujolias:
Beaujolais is a light, refreshing, dry wine which makes fine accompaniment to cold meats and salads.