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Côte de Beaune-Villages

Burgundy

A regional appellation that allows blending across several Côte de Beaune villages. These wines offer a gentle introduction to the character of the southern Côte d'Or without the complexity of choosing a single village.

The wines of Côte de Beaune-Villages are made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. Steely, mineral, unoaked.

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Terroir & Classification

Soils

Limestone

The Côte de Beaune-Villages sits on Middle Jurassic limestone bedrock, primarily Bathonian and Bajocian formations rich in marine fossils. The limestone substrate provides excellent drainage while allowing vine roots to penetrate deeply, with marlstone layers creating varying soil depths across the different village sites.

Classification

Village appellation. No classified premier cru vineyards, but the village-level wines consistently offer genuine Burgundy character at approachable prices.

Elevation

200-400m, predominantly east and southeast-facing slopes

Microclimate

The varied exposition across multiple villages creates a slightly warmer microclimate than the northern Côte de Nuits, with good air circulation preventing frost while maintaining sufficient cooling winds. The blend of sites offers protection from harsh weather while benefiting from optimal sun exposure during ripening.

Typical Aromas

red cherryraspberryvioletearthspicemineral

Grapes of Burgundy

Chardonnay

white
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
green applelemonpearmelon

Steely, mineral, unoaked

Pinot Noir

red
Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
strawberryraspberryred cherryviolet

Thin-skinned grape with naturally low tannin. Typically made as a single varietal; also used extensively for Champagne and other sparkling wines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Côte de Beaune-Villages known for?▼
Côte de Beaune-Villages is known as a regional appellation that allows winemakers to blend wines from multiple villages across the southern Côte d'Or. It offers an accessible entry point to experience the essence of Côte de Beaune without the complexity of choosing individual village wines.
What does Côte de Beaune-Villages wine taste like?▼
These wines typically display the characteristic elegance of Burgundian Pinot Noir with red fruit flavors, earthy minerality from the limestone soils, and gentle tannins. They offer a harmonious representation of the southern Côte d'Or's terroir in a more approachable style than single-village wines.
What grapes are grown in Côte de Beaune-Villages?▼
Côte de Beaune-Villages is exclusively a red wine appellation producing wines from Pinot Noir. The appellation focuses solely on this noble Burgundian grape variety across the various villages it encompasses.
What makes Côte de Beaune-Villages different from its neighbors?▼
Unlike single-village appellations such as Volnay or Pommard, Côte de Beaune-Villages allows blending across multiple villages, creating wines that represent the broader regional character. This blending approach results in more consistent, approachable wines that lack the specific terroir expression of individual village appellations.
What soil types are found in Côte de Beaune-Villages?▼
The vineyards are predominantly planted on limestone soils, which are characteristic of the Côte d'Or. These limestone-based soils contribute to the wines' mineral backbone and help create the elegant, terroir-driven character that defines Burgundian Pinot Noir.

Map data: INAO, Cadastre, manual adjustments