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Blagny

Burgundy

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Côte d’Or & Côte Chalonnaise

A rare red-only appellation straddling the border between Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Blagny produces structured, slightly rustic Pinot Noir from high-altitude vineyards. White wines from the same seven Premier Cru climats are sold as Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru. It is a curiosity worth seeking out for anyone exploring the lesser-known corners of Burgundy.

The wines of Blagny are made primarily from Pinot Noir.

276–390 m

Elevation range

red

Wine styles

7 Premier Crus

Avg. slope 8.9°

1 Vineyards

Avg. slope 10.4°

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Nearby Appellations

To the northeast Meursault

To the southeast Puligny-Montrachet

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Terroir & Character

Climate

The elevated position creates cooler temperatures and stronger winds than the lower Meursault and Puligny vineyards, resulting in later ripening and more austere tannin structure. The exposed hillside location also experiences greater diurnal temperature variation, contributing to the wine's characteristic structure and mineral precision.

Terroir

LimestoneMarl

Blagny sits on Jurassic limestone bedrock of the Bathonian formation, with significant marl deposits containing Ostrea acuminata fossils. The high-altitude position creates excellent drainage through the porous limestone, forcing vine roots deep into the mineral-rich subsoil while the marl component provides water retention during dry periods.

Typical Aromas

red cherryiron mineralityforest floorwild herbslimestone dustearthy undergrowth
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Grapes of Blagny

Pinot Noir

Red
Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
strawberryraspberryred cherryviolet

The benchmark Pinot Noir. Côte de Nuits leans structured and dark-cherried, Côte de Beaune turns perfumed and supple, both ageing into forest floor and truffle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blagny known for?▼
Blagny is known for being a rare red-only appellation in Burgundy that produces structured, slightly rustic Pinot Noir wines. It's considered a curiosity worth seeking out for those exploring lesser-known corners of Burgundy, sitting uniquely between the famous white wine villages of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.
What does Blagny wine taste like?▼
Blagny wines are structured and slightly rustic in character, offering a more robust style of Pinot Noir. The high-altitude vineyards contribute to wines with good acidity and a distinctive mineral backbone from the limestone and marl soils.
What grapes are grown in Blagny?▼
Blagny exclusively grows Pinot Noir, as it's a red-only appellation. This makes it quite unique in its location between Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, which are renowned for their white Chardonnay wines.
What makes Blagny different from its neighbors?▼
Unlike its neighbors Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet which are famous for white Chardonnay wines, Blagny produces only red wines from Pinot Noir. The high-altitude vineyards and red-only focus make it a rare curiosity in this predominantly white wine region.
What soil types are found in Blagny?▼
Blagny's vineyards are planted on limestone and marl soils. These soil types contribute to the structured character and mineral backbone of the wines produced in this high-altitude appellation.

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