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From North to South – Discover the Unique Burgundy Wine Regions
Burgundy is one of the most diverse wine regions in France. From the cool, mineral-driven north to the sun-kissed south, each subregion brings its own identity, grape expression, and flavor profile. Here’s your guide to the main Burgundy wine areas – from Chablis to the Mâconnais.
Chablis & Grand Auxerrois – Pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay
Located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, near the town of Auxerre, Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois are famous for their crisp and precise Chardonnay wines.
- ⛰️ Soil: Kimmeridgian clay-limestone
- 🍇 Grape: 100% Chardonnay
- 🍏 Style: lean, salty, with notes of green apple, citrus, flint
- 🌊 Signature: vibrant acidity and a characteristic salty minerality
Côte de Nuits – The beating heart of red Burgundy
Just south of Dijon lies the Côte de Nuits, home to some of the world’s most legendary Pinot Noir vineyards like Vosne-Romanée and Gevrey-Chambertin.
- 🍇 Grape: almost exclusively Pinot Noir
- 🍷 Profile: cherry, black fruit, spice, earth
- 🕰️ Ageing: exceptional cellaring potential
Expect finesse, depth and unmistakable Burgundian complexity.
Côte de Beaune – Rich, expressive Chardonnay
Directly south of the Côte de Nuits lies the Côte de Beaune, known especially for its prestigious white wines, though the reds also shine.
- 🍇 Grapes: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
- 📍 Stars: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet
- 🍑 Style: rich texture, ripe fruit, hazelnut, vanilla
The Côte de Beaune is Burgundy’s flagship for opulent, oak-aged Chardonnay.
Côte Chalonnaise – Authentic, accessible terroir
Further south is the Côte Chalonnaise, known for its great value Burgundy wines from under-the-radar appellations.
- 📍 Villages: Mercurey, Givry, Rully, Montagny
- 🍇 Grapes: Pinot Noir (red), Chardonnay (white)
- 🍷 Style: elegant, expressive, fruit-forward with freshness
Wines here offer balance, authenticity, and a true sense of place.
Mâconnais – Sunny, fruity and easy-drinking
The southernmost region of Burgundy, near Lyon, the Mâconnais produces approachable and sunny Chardonnay wines.
- 📍 Appellations: Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Mâcon-Villages
- 🍇 Grapes: mainly Chardonnay, some Gamay and Pinot Noir
- 🍍 Style: ripe fruit, floral notes, roundness and a touch of minerality
Perfect for everyday Burgundy with southern flair and freshness.
🔍 In short:
Each Burgundy region tells its own story – from the crisp salinity of Chablis to the rich Chardonnay of the Côte de Beaune and elegant Pinot Noir from the Côte Chalonnaise.
At bourgognewijn.shop, we hand-pick wines from each terroir – so you can explore Burgundy one bottle at a time.
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