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BURGUNDY
More than any other wine regions, Burgundy is one of the most prestigious wine producing regions in the
world. Burgundy is equally famous for red and white wines. Probably more terroir-conscious than any other
region, Burgundy is located in Eastern France. Burgundy is divided into the largest number of appellations of
any other French regions.
The main parts of Burgundy are:
1. Chablis
2. The Cote de Nuits
3. The Cote de Beaune
4. The Cote Chalonnaise
5. The Maconnais
6. Beaujolais
Terroir of Burgundy:
Latitude: 45.5° - 48°N Altitude: 175 – 500m
Topography: The most famous vineyards line the
50km stretch of the Cote d’Or. The escarpment is
broken up by streams which run down the hills to join
the Saone River. The exposure and angle of the slope
are critical in this region.
Climate: Moderate continental, with cold, dry winters
and warm summers. Balmy September help to bring
grapes to full ripeness.
Soils: Limestone soils dominate with some clay,
granite, and sand
Rainfall: Annual average is 690 mm. Heavy rainfalls in
May, June, and October.
Temperature: July average is 20°C Viticultural Hazards: Frost, mildew, hail, harvest
rain.
Chablis:
Chablis is located in far Northern part of Burgundy, sometimes considered as separate region, which produces
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consumers in Paris. The name Chablis has been much misused, having been adopted in California and
elsewhere as a synonym for dry white wines. Chablis should be bone-dry but not harsh; steely but not austere;
rich but not heavy. Its blend of ripe fruit and mineral nuances is what makes Chablis so sublime with seafood
and grilled fish. It derives its characteristics both from the northerly climate, which encourages high acidity,
and from the chalky limestone soils on which the best grape are grown. The cool climate weather has a
strong effect on wines of Chablis.
Chardonnay: Clear, powerful and minerals, the Chardonnays made in the basic Chablis village appellation
typify a certain type of white wine called Chablis wherever it is made. The worst wines are lean and lack
enough fruit to balance out their extremely powerful acidity and mineral force. The better wines show a citrusy
character of lemon, lime and often even kinds of grapefruit with sometimes peach, pineapple, and more exotic
melon and pear.
Chablis Appellations: Chablis has a distinctly different appellation system from the rest of Burgundy. The
wines of the Chablis district fall into four separate appellations. From least prestigious to most prestigious:
 Petit Chablis: This is, in the eyes of many Burgundy fanciers, a slightly suspect category, since the soils
on which Petit Chablis grapes are grown often lack the strong limestone content found elsewhere in the
region. But even Petit Chablis is pure Chardonnay and can offer good value, though it rarely reaches
great heights. It should drink young and fresh.
 Chablis: Generic Chablis is produced from around 3,000ha of vineyards, making it by far Burgundy’s
most important appellation in terms of quantity. Although the zone has been extended considerably in
recent decades, quality does not seem to have deteriorated as a consequence.
 Premier Cru: In general Premier Cru wines have at least half a degree less alcohol by volume and tend
to have less aromatics and intensity in flavors. To be appear as Premier Cru on the label; wine should
produces in : Mont de Milieu, Montee de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, Vaillons, Montmains, Cote de
Lechet, Beauroy,Vauligneau,Vaudevey,Vacoupin,Vosgros,LesFourneaux,CotedeVaubarousse,
Berdiot, Chaume de Talvat, Cote de Jouan and Les Beauregards.
 Grand Cru: The secret behind Chablis Grand Cru wines is the very specific terroir from which they
come. In fact, the particular combination of climate and soil type in Chablis is often held as the ideal
example of the influence of terroir on wine. This effect reaches its peak on the Grand Cru sites, where
the Kimmeridgian soils bring crisp, fresh minerality to the wines, complemented by the balanced acidity
and sugars brought about by a cool growing season and extended hang time. Kimmeridgian soils are
rich in limestone formed from fossilized sea shells deposited millennia ago when European topography
was vastly different. Chablis Grand Cru is quite a special wine. With its brilliant colors of green and gold,
its wonderful aroma and its unique combination of elegance, verve and flintiness, it is unsurpassed. The
wines respond well to ageing and after 5 or 6 years, the wine develops an even greater, more complex
flavour. In a good vintage, it can keep easily for 15 to 20 years!
Chablis Grand Cru is one appellation, but consists of just seven precious vineyards: Les Clos, Blanchot,
Bougros,Valmur,Grenouilles,Vaudésir, and Les Preuses. Coming exclusively from the right bank of
the Serein, the Grand Cru vineyards of this Burundian region make up an ensemble of only 240 acres
(accounting for just three percent of Chablis' total production). Coupled with the fact that grape yields
are also much lower for Grand Crus than for other Chablis sites, the wines are relatively scarce and
command pretty high prices. But wine lovers the world over are willing to pay for these kings of the
appellation, which are always well formed and complete with an affirmed character that is only
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The Cote de Nuits:
The Cote de Nuits produces the area’s finest red wines. Almost all the red Grand Crus lie here in Burgundy’s
heartland, tucked among the mighty monastic estates that once dominated the east-facing slopes. No-where
else in the world does Pinot Noir attain such heart-stopping complexity and elegance. Its delicate red-fruit
aromas are married to a firmness of structure that allows a well-made example to age for decades, developing
ever more subtle aromas and flavors. Burundians insist that the greatness of their wines come from the soil
rather than grapes that Pinot Noir is merely a vehicle through which the rich, mineral limestone soils of the
Cote de Nuits express themselves most brilliant. The vineyards began just south of Dijon, rising from the plans
onto east-facing slopes until few miles south to Cote de Beaune.
Climate and Viticulture:
The limestone soil is excellently concentrated, in combination with dozens of other soils types, and in addition
the weather conditions are perfect enough to give the majority of Cote de Nuits vintages potential for greatness.
The area experiences a continental climate during the growing season that is characterized by vey cold
winters and warm summers.
But another factor is important: in the Cote de Nuits the viticultural concept of terroir matters more than
anywhere else in the world. Vineyards right next to each other and even owned by the same producer (take the
Grand Crus or La Tache and Romanee-Conti) can taste completely different, and the only explanation for this
is the miniscule differences within soil.
Sub-regions of Cote de Nuits
Marsannay: Untilthe 1980s, Marsannay was mostly known forits
roses. These roses – made, like the red from PinotNoir – can be
delicious, but are really thought to be a waste of good terroir.
Bruno Clairis probablythebestproducer,but others, such as
Charlopinalsotake the winemaking seriously and produce rich,
enjoyable and quite inexpensive wines, of which the reds are most
worthwhile. Marsannay is the only communal appellation which
produces wines of all three colors; red, white and rose.
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Fixin: Toward the very north of the Cote de Nuits lie the communes of Fixin and Brochon. Located between
Gevery-Chambertin to the south, and Marsanny to the north. Since Fixin is very much overshadowed by the
more famous village of the Cote de Nuits, the prices of wines have dropped to a level that could almost be
considered… reasonable. And considering their “low” prices, Fixin wines are actually fairly good. The reds,
which make up the overwhelming majority of production, have a simple core of fruit and can age for 10 years
without losing too much of their elegance.
The main Premier Cru in Fixin, Hervelets is used by two of the better Fixin producers. These are Dominique
Laurent and Lucien le Moine, who take Fixin’s soil conditions to a maximum of complexity. Dominique
Laurent’s wine emphasizes its elegance, with slightly sweet tinges, whereas Lucien Le Moine cuvee is a more
solid offering that needs a few years of age.
Gevrey-Chambertin:
The record-setting Gevrey-Chambertin village, located in the hearts of the Cote de Nuits, has in its boundaries
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cases, solely of red wine, each year. The 1000 acres of land specified for the AOC makes Gevrey-Chambertin the
largest Cote de Nuits village appellation in terms of acreage and in the Cote d’Or second only to the village of
Beaune.
There are 26 Premier Cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, several of which produce an amazing
amount of wine and are famous in their ownright. In addition, the village has 9 Grand Crus, which
trumps Vosne-Romanée's 6 and is by far the most Grand Crus of any village in Burgundy. This amazing
achievement is often overlookedby those who prefer the even more incredible wines of Vosne-
Romanée, but Gevrey-Chambertin must take at least second in any analysis of Côte de Nuits villages.
Gevrey-Chambertin's main advantage is derived from its unique combination of quantity and quality.
There are almost 10 square miles in the village and, as mentioned earlier, they yield over1,000 acres of
vineyards, but less than 200 of these are carefully designated Premier Cru vineyards. Strangely, there is
actually more Grand Cru acreage within the Gevrey-Chambertin village: a record-smashing total of 211
acres of Grand Crus. This makes a total of 40% of the vineyards that are designated...quite impressive
statistics.
Known for their traditionally powerful style, Gevrey-Chambertin village and Premier Cru wines often
need more time to reach maturity than the Grand Cru wines. This somewhat unusual circumstance
arises from a lower level of refinement and balance being found in the non-Grand Cru offerings.
Generally, however, after 10-20 years Gevrey-Chambertin village and Premier Cru wines will be just
sublime. And they tend to offerbetter value than their main competitors, Gevrey's ownGrand Crus and
Vosne-Romanée. Although not inexpensive, they are good values next to Vosne-Romanée's boutique-
priced styles.
Import wineproducersare:BouchardPere et Fils, Domaine Bruno Clair, Domaine Claude Dugat,
Domaine Dugat Py,Domaine Dujac, Domaine SylvieEsmonin, Faiveley,Domaine Fourrier, Domaine
Humbert Freres, Jadot, Dominique Laurent, Domaine Leroy, Lignier Pere et Fils, Lucien Le Moine,
Domaine Denis Mortet, Domaine Geantet Pansiot, Domaine Joseph Roty, Domaine Armand Rousseau,
Domaine Christian Serafin
Grand Crus Vineyards are:
 Chambertin:Deep, concentrated PinotNoir wines typify the best vineyard of the Gevrey-
Chambertin commune. Although a few high-yielding wines have brought down the vineyard's
reputation, there's just as richer, age-able wine in that classic style to be found here as always.
This is effectively themother of all Chambertins, but a few other vineyards have been knownto
supersede it.
 Chambertin-ClosdeBèze:Although allowed to label themselves Chambertin, these wines
have built for themselves a different reputation. A more rich, earthy style is produced here, and
despite being just as large as Chambertin this vineyard is now often more reputable.
 Chapelle-Chambertin:Asomewhat overrated, overpricedGrand Cru withmore Premier Cru-
like offerings. Only a few great cuvees seem to make Grand Cru status.
 Charmes-Chambertin:Ultra-heavy,dense and complex, the best of these wines are somehow
lifted by a vibrant core of red fruit and spice. As a result of these perplexing wines, this
vineyard has become popular.
 Griotte-Chambertin:Thisobscure, very small vineyard is really more Premier Cru-like in style,
but devoted producers now make deeper, promising wines.
 Latricières-Chambertin:Wild,somewhat imbalanced wines are questionably worthy of Grand
Cru quality, and this vineyard seems a meeting place for expensive, overpriced boutique wines.
But these wines are hard to reject fortheir unusual style.
 Mazis-Chambertin:ThisGrand Cru makes very concentrated, intense wines that promise great
development through a 20-year lay-down,and are not meant for early drinking. Their lack of
flamboyancy means that this can be one of the least expensive Gevrey Grand Crus.
 Mazoyères-Chambertin:Atiny Grand Cru, whichcontains numerous old vines, Mazoyères can
make very dark, concentrated wines of a unique style. Most producers have labeled the wines
as Charmes-Chambertin, but a few new ones are bringing prestige to the Mazoyères name.

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 Ruchottes-Chambertin:Atiny Grand Cru of less than 8 acres, this somewhat underrated area
seems to make wines less expensive than the other Chambertin Grand Crus. A few quality-
committed producers have returned to a classic style of deep, concentrated wines.
Morey-St-Denis
Morey-St-Denis is an overlooked area in the Côte de Nuits. The four Grand Cru vineyards, all of which
are outstandingly consistent and uncontestable worthy of Grand Cru status, make wines of all different
characteristics but undoubtedly outstanding character and depth. Although Morey's own village and
Premier Cru-level wines rarely reach the level of these four vineyards, they are underrated and as such
can offer good value in this prestigious appellation.
Morey-St-Denis, whichcombined its original name, Morey, withthat of their most prominent Grand
Cru, Clos-St-Denis, is the sole village from which the Morey-St-Denis appellation makes its wine. The
quiet commune is about 3 square miles, and yields 238 acres of usable village and Premier Cru
vineyards, in addition to about 80 for the Grand Crus. There are 20 Premiers Crus; although obscure,
many of these are making a name for themselves.
The village and Premier Cru wines are hardly as good as those of the neighboring villages, such greats
as Chambolle-Musigny, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Vosne-Romanée, but are nonetheless very good wines.
They are generally solid but complex, withthe best of the flavoremerging after a good amount of aging.
These wines are also reasonably priced, making them a good pick forless aristocratic drinkers.
Chambolle-Musigny
The picture-perfect little town of Chambolle-Musigny, formerly known as Chambolle beforeit added the name
of its Grand Cru, derives 376.2 acres of village and Premier Cru vineyardfrom its 2.92 square miles of area
space, also having room for the Musigny Grand Cru and the majority share of the Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
vineyard as well.Considering the quality of these Grand Crus, it’s not surprising that Chambolle’s own land is
some of the best not designated as Grand Cru in the world.
Solely PinotNoir is produced in this outstanding village. The reds produced fromLes Amoureuses and other
Premier Cru vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny oftenlack the grand combination of weightlessness and power
that characterizes great Musigny, but they can make up for it with an impressive perfume and good age-ability.
Important GrandCruVillages:
 Musigny:Thelegendary Grand Cru vineyard of Musigny, famous for its world-class wines with "iron fist in a
velvetglove" structure and character, is entirely contained within the Chambolle-Musigny village. Although
generally considered inferior to Romanée-Conti and La Tâche,the vineyard is considered the best in the world
by those who loveits style.
 Bonnes-Mares:Theonly shared Grand Cru in the Côte de Nuits, Bonnes-Mares is majority owned by
Chambolle-Musigny but Morey-St-Denis also has a slight share of the vineyard. Famous for its powerand
concentration withoutany impression of weight, Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru wines are given their elegant aroma
mostly by Chambolle-Musigny soil.
TheMusignyVineyard,whichliescompletely within the grandiose village of Chambolle-Musigny, is among
the best places forPinot Noir in the world, alongwith the mostexclusiveandexpensivevineyardsof
Vosne-Romanee,suchRomanee-Conti andLaTache. Most people willnever be able to afford a great
Musigny, and so the luxurious wine is reserved almost entirely for the wealthy or those privileged enough to be
in the wine industry. Those whofavor Musigny's flavorsknow that the wines' character is generally compared
to "an iron fist in a velvetglove."This metaphor, whichhas also been applied to Margaux, portrays the
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texture to give the wine no impression of heaviness. This is no easy feat, and only a few vineyards in the world
are able to achieve it.
The vineyard, whichis about 25.5 acres, is high on a hillside above the Chambolle-Musigny village.
Strangely, white wine is also allowed there, but very little is produced. The total figures are about 3,500
cases of wine per year, slightly less than 300 of whichare white. Just forcomparison purposes,
this entirevineyard,with all its producers, produces only about half of what an average vintage of
Château Cheval Blanc might yield. Château Cheval Blanc is considered one of the most exclusive wines
in the world. Musigny's advantage is derived through the soil. There's some extremely rich iron in the
soil here, giving the wine much of its ripeness and richness. But the soil is very calcareous, meaning that
the calcium carbonate levels in the soil are extraordinarily concentrated. The calcium generally takes
the form of limestone, making forwine of exceptional concentration and power. These two,iron and
limestone, ideally combine to create a fabulous combination of weight and weightlessness--in short, the
perfect PinotNoir.
Vougeot
The town of Vougeot, situated in the center of the Côte de Nuits directly north of Vosne-Romanée and
slightly southeast of Chambolle-Musigny, is mainly knownfor its Grand Cru vineyard Clos de Vougeot.
This vineyard encompasses over100 acres, and as such is the Côte de Nuits' largest Grand Cru. Corton
in the Côte de Beaune is larger, but only by a few square miles. The Vougeot village itself is only about a
third of a square mile, so the majority of viable wine territory is within the walls of the Grand Cru. This
is unfortunate, as there are many vineyards of Premier Cru or even village reputability here, but since
they are all merged into the Grand Cru its designation has become rather worthless, like Corton.
There are only 4 Premier Cru vineyards outside the Clos, and a few village-level vines. Much of the
production is white;though often made within the Clos it is not allowedto be labeled as such. About
1,800 cases of the white are produced each year, and around 4,000 of the red, from the 40 acres used
for wine production in the village.
Côte de Beaune
The Côte de Beaune area is the southern part of the Côte d'Or,the limestone ridge that is home to the
great names of Burgundy wine. The Côte de Beaune starts between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune,
and extends southwards for about 25 km to the River Dheune. The trend of producing red wines
continues from the Côte de Nuits to the north, down through Beaune, although the wines become
lighter and more perfumed. Farther south lie the great names of white Burgundy such
as Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet. The far south of the district sees a return to red wines in
Santenay that continues across the Dheune into the Côte Chalonnaise. This mix of Pinot
noir and Chardonnay grapes reflects geology in the southern Côte d'Orthat is more variable than in the
north.
Above the basic AOC Bourgogne lies Côte de Beaune Villages, a general appellation forwines fromone
or more of 16 villages in the district excluding Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Volnay and Beaune. Four
vineyards on a hill above Beaune get the confusing designation of Côte de Beaune. The Hautes-Côtes de
Beaune are a separate appellation for the hills to the west of Beaune.
Individual 'village' appellations are the next step up, followedby the Premiers Crus, which roughly
correspond to individual vineyards that aren't good enough for Grand Cru status. "Premier Cru" on its
own refers to a blend from several premier cru vineyards, wine made from just one location willsay
"Premier Cru" followedby the name of the vineyard.
The "Cortons" in Aloxe-Corton are the only Grand Cru red wines in the district. The same commume has
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Ladoix), whilst the Montrachet family of Grand Crus are farther south, split between Puligny-
Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.
From north to south the communes of the Côte de Beaune are as follows:
Pernand-Vergelesses
In the northwest corner of the Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses producesabout 30,000 cases, 75% red. The
commune contains 34.3ha of the Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne (see Aloxe-Corton below), and five Premier Crus
(57ha), of which Ile de Vergelessesis the most notable. There are 228.3 ha of vineyardsin total.
Ladoix-Serrigny
Down on the plain, Ladoix is the most northernlyof the villagesof the Côte de Beaune on the N74 Route des Grand
Crus.It has160.1ha of vineyards,includinganother piece of Corton-Charlemagne.
Aloxe-Corton
Like Vougeot with the Clos de Vougeot, the appellation of Aloxe (pronounced 'Alosse') is dominated bya single
vineyard. The east side of the hill of Corton, about 100 hectares, is devoted to red wines. Each of the 22 plots here is
allowed to append itsname to that of the vineyard, so you see Corton Le Corton, Corton Clos du Roi, Corton-
Bressandes,Corton-Renardesand so on. At their best the red winesof Corton combine the muscularityof the Côte de
Nuitswith the elegance of the Côte de Beaune.
On the southwest side of the hill is a piece of land given by Charlemagne tothe Abbeyof Saulieu in 775. According to
legend his wife had insisted white grapes be planted on the site, to avoid his beard beingstained by red wine. If so
she had a sharp eye for a vineyard, as the 72ha of Corton-Charlemagne producessome of the great white Burgundies.
The appellation of Aloxe-Corton covers 297.1 ha. of which 169.6 ha is Grand Cru and 37.5 ha is Premier Cru.
Savigny-lès-Beaune
Savigny is the third biggest appellation by production in the Côte de Beaune, with around 100,000 cases of mostly
red wine. The 22 Premier Crus come in two styles, more delicate on the south facing clay soils to the north, rounder
and more forward on the east facing gravel to the south. The vineyardscover 544 ha of which 141.5 ha is Premier
Cru.
Chorey-lès-Beaune
Another satellite of Beaune producing mostlyred wine in a similar style to Beaune and Savigny but even lighter. The
appellation wasonly awarded in 1970. There are no Premier Crusin its 168ha, of which 9.3ha is Chardonnay.

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Beaune
The commercial centre of the Côte d'Or is also the biggest appellation by production, with 170,000 cases. Most of the
big negociantshave substantial holdingsin the region. The 28 Premier Crusoccupy 322ha of the 450ha.[1] The
northern wines are firmer and longer lasting, the southern wines softer and more forward. As mentioned above, a
local hill gets its own appellation of "Côte de Beaune".
The Hospices de Beaune are a charitybased in the town, consisting of the Hôtel-Dieu hospital and the Hospices de la
Charité. The Hospicesare funded by their endowment of 55ha of vineyardson the Côte d'Or, and the auction of their
wineson the third Sundayin November sets a benchmarkfor prices for that vintage.
Pommard
Pommard (pronounced Poe-Marr) makes some of the most tannic and full-bodied winesfrom the Cote d'Or
department. Like Nuits-St-George, the name ofPommard was made famous as a marketplace for wines from better
areas, in the days before Appellation Controlee. The fact that its name is easy for foreignersto pronounce also
helped. 130,000 casesfrom 337ha makes Pommard the second biggest area by production after Beaune. 135ha of
that is Premier Cru,[1] of which LesEpenots and Les Rugiensare the most notable.
Volnay[
In general the winesfrom Volnay are lighter, more elegant and graceful than most other red Burgundiesfrom the
Cote d'Or. 80,000 cases of red wine come from its242ha of vineyards, of which 115ha is split among26 Premier
Crus.The most notable of these are Bousse d'Or, Champans, Closdes Chenese, Clos des Ducs, Les Caillerets,
Santenotsand Taille Pied.
Red wine from the Santenots vineyard is classified as Volnay Santenots, whereaswhite wine from the same vineyard
can call itselfMeursault Premier Cru or Meursault Santenots.
Monthélie
Southwest of Volnay lies the historic hamlet of Monthélie. It's a little off the beaten track both literallyand in the
world of wine, but Volnay's little brother can supplyVolnay-style red wines at less-than-Volnayprices. 31ha of the
140ha is Premier Cru
Saint Romain
The former name of "BellesRoches" hintsat the spectacular location of Saint Romain, nestlingunder a cliff at the top
of the Clous valley above Meursault. The appellation was only designated in 1947, and there are no Premier Crusin
its 135 ha. The mostlyred winesrepresent the more rusticside of Burgundyand take a little while to come round.[1]
Auxey-Duresses
Formerlyowned by the abbeyat Cluny, Auxeywas once the site of many watermillspowered bythe river Clous. It is
another of those appellationsthat is lesswell known, as its winesused to be sold as Volnay or Pommard. It has32ha
of Premier Cruswithin its 170ha,[1] and the significant plantingsof Chardonnaytellsus that we are about to enter
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Meursault
Perhapssurprisingly, one of the most famous namesin Burgundyhasno Grand Crus, although there have been calls
for LesPerrieresto be so designated ever since it was described as"tête de cuvée" in the 1855 list.[1] Meursault
grows Chardonnayalmost exclusively(note the exception of Santenotsmentioned in the Volnay section), which
makes wonderfullyrich and butterywhite Burgundy, developinga certain nuttinesswith time. The Premier Crus
occupy 132ha of the 437ha.[1]
Blagny
Blagnyis a former Gallo-Roman village down on the plain, whose white winesare sold as Meursault or Puligny-
Montrachet. The Blagny appellation wascreated in 1970 for the red wines of the neighbourhood. They don't have the
fineness of the winesfrom up on the ridge, but Blagnyis a source of cheaper red Burgundyin a light, rusticstyle.[1]
Puligny-Montrachet
The "ScabbyHill" ("Mont Rachaz"), not much more than an undulation between Pulignyand Chassagne, is one of the
most famous vineyard sites in the world. Wines from the Chassagne side are called "Le Montrachet" and from the
Pulignyside simply"Montrachet" - there are 4 hectaresof each. Above Montrachet proper is the 7.59ha of Chevalier
Montrachet (all in Puligny), at the bottom of the slope liesBâtard Montrachet (6.02ha in Puligny). The namesof these
two Grand Crussupposedly reflect the division of the estate of the Seigneur de Montrachet between histwo sons,
one of whom had been a knight in the Crusades,the other was illegitimate. Pulignyalsocontains the Grand Cru of
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet (3.69ha).[2]
There are also 100ha of Premier Cru vinyeardsout of the total of 235ha in Puligny.[1] Technically there are 24
Premier Crus,although 10 of them represent particular plotswithin other Premier Crus. While the complex,
minerallywhite winesget all the attention, there are 6.4ha of Pinot noir.
Chassagne-Montrachet
As well as 4ha of Le Montrachet (sic) and 5.85ha of Bâtard Montrachet, Chassagne contains all 1.57ha of the Grand
Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. There are 159 hectaresof Premier Cru in the 350.4ha of Chassagne,[1] which contains
a surprisingamount of Pinot noir. Lessred wine is now beingproduced, as it sells for lower prices than the whites
although much of the Pinot land is less suited to Chardonnayproduction. The white wine tendsto be richer than that
of Pulignybut not as elegant; the reds are quite robust and need time to come round.
Saint Aubin
Out towardsthe Hautes-Côtesde Beaune west of Montrachet, the vineyardsof St Aubin were once planted with
Gamaybut now produce a mixture of Chardonnayand Pinot noir. Traditionallythe village has been overshadowed
by the famous namesto the east, although the reputation of its white wines is developingas the prices of their
neighbourshead into the stratosphere. The red wines have leatherynotesin their youth, that soften attractivelywith
age. 156ha of the 237ha are Premier Crus.[1]
Santenay
The southern tail of the Côte de Beaune sees Pinot noir predominate, with 90%of wine from Santenaybeingred. The
winesare solid, tendingmore towardsthe rustic than the elegant, but are cheaper than the bignames to the north.
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Les Maranges
LesMaranges was created in 1989 as a merger of three appellationswest of Santenay: Cheilly-lès-Maranges,Dezizes-
lès-Maranges,and Sampigny-lès-Maranges.Beingin Saône et Loire some people consider these villages to be not
part of the Côte d'Or proper, although the geology is similar and the winesare decent. 100ha of the 240ha is Premier
Cru.[1]
Two parts of Burgundy that are sometimes considered as separate regions are:
 Beaujolais in the south, close to the Rhône Valley region, where mostly red wines are made in a fruity
style that is usually consumed young. "Beaujolais Nouveau" is the only wine that can be legally
consumed in the year of its production (Third week end of November)
 Chablis, halfway between Côte d'Or and Paris, where white wines are produced on chalky soil giving a
more crisp and steely style than the rest of Burgundy.