Wine Regions of Burgundy

Burgundy Wine Regions at a Glance

Burgundy’s genius lies in terroir – the belief that a specific plot of land, even a few rows of vines, produces wine with a character no neighbouring plot can replicate. This philosophy underpins the region’s famous classification hierarchy, rising from regional Bourgogne through village, Premier Cru, and finally Grand Cru wines, the pinnacle produced from a small number of legendary named vineyards. The Côte de Nuits leads for red wine, the Côte de Beaune for both red and white, Chablis and the Mâconnais for white, all built almost exclusively on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Explore Wine Regions in Burgundy

• Bourgogne – the broadest appellation, an accessible entry into Burgundy character.
• Chablis – steely, mineral Chardonnay from the region’s cool northern outpost.
• Côte de Beaune – home to both legendary reds and the world’s finest dry whites.
• Côte de Nuits – the greatest Pinot Noir terroir on earth.
• Gevrey-Chambertin – nine Grand Cru vineyards, more than any other village.
• Mâcon-Villages – fresh, approachable Chardonnay from the sunny south.
• Meursault – some of the world’s finest dry Chardonnay.
• Morey-Saint-Denis – balancing power and elegance across four Grand Crus.
• Nuits-Saint-Georges – firm, structured Pinot Noir lending its name to the district.
• Pommard – Burgundy’s most powerfully structured red wine.
• Pouilly-Fuissé – southern Burgundy’s most celebrated Chardonnay.
• Santenay – approachable red and white from the Côte de Beaune’s southern edge.
• Volnay – Burgundy’s most elegant, silky Pinot Noir.
• Vosne-Romanée – home to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and the world’s most celebrated Grand Crus.

Wine Styles and Grape Varieties Across Burgundy

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay account for the overwhelming majority of Burgundy’s production, each expressing itself with extraordinary range depending on the specific village and vineyard. The Côte de Nuits’ red wines lead in power and prestige, from Gevrey-Chambertin’s structure to Vosne-Romanée’s legendary complexity, while the Côte de Beaune divides between celebrated reds like Pommard and Volnay and world-benchmark whites from Meursault. Chablis and the Mâconnais round out Burgundy’s white wine range at opposite climatic extremes.

Discover Burgundian Wineries and Cellar Doors

Fine Wine Buy Online lists Burgundian wineries and cellar doors across all fourteen regions listed above. Use the region links to browse producers in a specific area, and confirm cellar door opening hours directly with individual wineries before visiting.

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