The two "Côtes" : the main Bourgogne wine regions
The two "Côtes" in the Burgundy wine region, known for producing some of the best wines in the world, encapsulate a tradition and history as rich as the soil that bears its fruit.
Wine lovers and aficionados alike dive deep into the heart of French wine culture when exploring the Burgundy region, specifically the renowned Côte d'Or, which is split into the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. These areas are celebrated for their exceptional terroir, producing unparalleled red and white Burgundy wines primarily from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties.
The Côte de Nuits, extending from Marsannay-la-Côte to the village of Corgoloin, is famed for its powerful red wines and contains 24 of the region's Grand Cru vineyards, including prestigious names like Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Vosne-Romanée. These sites are synonymous with high-quality Burgundian Pinot Noir and are a key highlight for anyone seeking a guide to Burgundy wine, exploring the nuances of village, premier cru, and grand cru classifications.
Conversely, the Côte de Beaune is noted for both its sumptuous reds and its full-bodied, rich Chardonnays, including those from illustrious Grand Cru vineyards like Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne. This area spans from Ladoix-Serrigny to the villages south of Beaune, embodying a diverse range of wine styles and classifications. The region's white wines, such as those from Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, are some of the most sought-after and expensive wines globally, highlighting the unique terroir and meticulous winemaking that define Burgundy.
We have therefore created two posters which allow you to easily visualise the "climats" of the Burgundy vineyards by municipality.
Côte de Nuits : Brochon, Chambolle-Musigny, Chenôve, Comblanchien, Corgoloin, Couchey, Fixin, Flagey-Echézeaux, Gevrey-Chambertin, Marsannay-la-Côte, Morey-Saint-Denis, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Premeaux-Prissey, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot.
Côte de Beaune : Aloxe-Corton, Auxey-Duresses, Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Ladoix-Serrigny, Meursault, Monthélie, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Sampigny-lès-Maranges, Santenay et Remigny, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Volnay.
