Cote de Beaune

The Côte de Beaune is a prestigious wine region in Burgundy, France, renowned for its exceptional white wines made from Chardonnay and red wines from Pinot Noir. It includes famous appellations like Meursault, Pommard, and Puligny-Montrachet, producing some of the world’s finest wines.

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Vinous 91
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Meursault Les Tillets 2023 Meursault Les Tillets
2023
€ 78,00 (ex Vat) € 94,38 (in Vat) more info
Robert Parker 89
Adrien Lattard
Adrien Lattard - Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay 2023 Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay
2023
€ 99,00 (ex Vat) € 119,79 (in Vat) more info
Jasper Morris 88 Sale
Domaine Launay Horiot
Domaine Launay Horiot - Pommard Les Perrieres 2021 Pommard Les Perrieres
2021
€ 45,00 € 35,50 (ex Vat) € 42,96 (in Vat) more info
BOW 9
Jean-Claude Ramonet
Jean-Claude Ramonet - Corton Charlemagne 2023 Corton Charlemagne
2023
€ 795,00 (ex Vat) € 961,95 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey - Meursault Les Genevrieres cuvee Baudot Hospices de Beaune 2022 Meursault Les Genevrieres cuvee Baudot Hospices de Beaune
2022
€ 369,00 (ex Vat) € 446,49 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Louis Billard
Louis Billard - Meursault 2022 Meursault
2022
€ 139,00 (ex Vat) € 168,19 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Maison Glandien
Maison Glandien - Les Écully 2021 Les Écully
2021
€ 269,00 (ex Vat) € 325,49 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes
2023
(Magnum)
€ 155,00 (ex Vat) € 187,55 (in Vat) more info
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Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vieilles Vignes 2022 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Vieilles Vignes
2022
(Magnum)
€ 84,95 (ex Vat) € 102,79 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Volnay Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 Volnay Les Vieilles Vignes
2023
€ 41,50 (ex Vat) € 50,22 (in Vat) more info
Jasper Morris 93
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Volnay Les Santenots 1er Cru 2023 Volnay Les Santenots 1er Cru
2023
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Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Santenay Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 Santenay Les Vieilles Vignes
2023
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Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru 2023 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru
2023
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Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Puligny-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes
2023
€ 76,00 (ex Vat) € 91,96 (in Vat) more info
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Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Pommard Les Noizons 2023 Pommard Les Noizons
2023
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BOW 8
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Meursault Les Clous 2023 Meursault Les Clous
2023
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BOW 8
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes
2023
€ 72,50 (ex Vat) € 87,73 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Puligny-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes
2022
€ 76,00 (ex Vat) € 91,96 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Auxey-Duresses Les Vieilles Vignes 2022 Auxey-Duresses Les Vieilles Vignes
2022
€ 34,95 (ex Vat) € 42,29 (in Vat) more info
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Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin - Auxey-Duresses Les Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2022 Auxey-Duresses Les Vieilles Vignes Blanc
2022
€ 34,95 (ex Vat) € 42,29 (in Vat) more info
Jasper Morris 87
Domaine Nicolas Faure
Domaine Nicolas Faure - [Rg] La Corvée de Bully 2022 [Rg] La Corvée de Bully
2022
€ 175,00 (ex Vat) € 211,75 (in Vat) more info
Jasper Morris 93
Domaine Nicolas Faure
Domaine Nicolas Faure - Aloxe Corton 2022 Aloxe Corton
2022
€ 339,00 (ex Vat) € 410,19 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Adrien Lattard
Adrien Lattard - Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté
2023
€ 85,00 (ex Vat) € 102,85 (in Vat) more info
Jasper Morris 95
Domaine Michelot
Domaine Michelot - Meursault Perrieres 2020 Meursault Perrieres
2020
€ 99,00 (ex Vat) € 119,79 (in Vat) more info

The best wines from Cote de Beaune

The Côte de Beaune is a prestigious wine region in Burgundy, France, renowned for its exceptional white wines made from Chardonnay and red wines from Pinot Noir. It includes famous appellations like Meursault, Pommard, and Puligny-Montrachet, producing some of the world’s finest wines.

Although almost twice as much Pinot Noir thrives in the Côte de Beaune as Chardonnay, the Côte d'Or region in Burgundy is best known for white wines. And famous. The reason for this is the legendary Grands Crus such as Montrachet.

Côte de Beaune

Where exactly is the Côte de Beaune?

When it comes to the Côte de Beaune, misunderstandings can quickly arise. This is because above the town of Beaune, which is something of a wine centre in Burgundy, there are four vineyards that together form the regional appellation Côte de Beaune. The vineyard area here is only 35 hectares. However, when we speak of Côte de Beaune, most people do not mean this small appellation, but the sub-region of Côte d'Or, which can be found there in the south with its vineyard area of 5,000 hectares. And to which the Côte de Beaune appellation also belongs. Phew. Fortunately, no one said that Burgundy is easy to understand. It's subtleties like this that sometimes make the French wine region quite complicated.

From Ladoix-Serrigny, the Côte de Beaune, which forms the southern counterpart to the Côte de Nuits in the Côte d'Or, runs for about 30 kilometres south. The vineyards are generally south-facing and located at an altitude of between 220 and 380 metres. The higher altitudes then have their own sub-region with the House Côte de Beaune. We said it: it's complicated!

Climate and soils in the Côte de Beaune

Like in the Côte de Nuits, the climate is cool and continental. However, since the Côte de Beaune is further south, it is a bit warmer here. Accordingly, late frosts are less common here, but they still occur. However, hail and rain are a much bigger problem. There have been many a small vintage because hail destroyed a large proportion of the grapes in various places shortly before the harvest. And rain also regularly complicates the work of the winemakers. Especially in summer, when vine diseases such as downy or powdery mildew can spread rapidly due to the humidity. Winegrowers often need a great deal of knowledge and have to act quickly to maintain the quality of their wines at a high level.

In the higher vineyards of the Hautes-Côte de Beaune, limestone with a high iron content dominates the soils, while further down it is flint-rich clay. These different soils then also have a significant influence on the taste of the wines. Let's take a closer look.

What does a wine from the Côte de Beaune taste like?

Because it is a bit warmer in the Côte de Beaune than in the Côte de Nuits, the wines from here are generally a bit fuller and more concentrated than the growths from the north of the Côte d'Or. While the Pinot Noirs from the regional and municipal appellations impress with lots of fruit and more body, the red wines from the Premiers Crus usually impress with a beautiful complexity and an impressive structure. At the same time, however, they also impress with delicacy and a beautiful finesse.

The difference between the northern and southern Chardonnays is even more pronounced. While a northern Chablis impresses with its lively acidity, a Meursault tends to be more opulent, with notes of hazelnut and butter and a delicately sweet fruitiness. However, Meursaults grown on limestone rather than marl can also have a razor-sharp acidity. Puligny-Montrachet, often referred to as the crown of the white Burgundies, is located just south of Meursault. Puligny wines are regularly said to be a bit more delicate and elegant than their other Montrachet neighbours. If Puligny is the ballerina among the white wines of the Côte de Beaune, then Chassagne is the gymnast. The wines of Puligny-Montrachet are powerful, with delicate fruit and impressive expressiveness. But whether Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet or Chassagne-Montrachet, all these wines are unforgettable.

What food goes with Côte de Beaune wines?

In the Côte de Beaune, too, you can find the right wine for every conceivable dish. Do you like barbecuing? Then we recommend a Pinot Noir from communal appellations. These wines are usually fruity and fragrant and go just as well with grilled vegetables as they do with grilled lamb or beef. Yes, they even go very well with grilled poultry and salmon! If you prefer something more traditional, you can of course also choose a Meursault with poultry and salmon. This also goes very well with a risotto or pasta with a rich sauce.

Finally, a request: if you open a wine that should bear the name Montrachet in any form, then please enjoy it as a soloist. Rich dishes with poultry or veal can accompany these wines excellently, but these icons can best shine as a solitaire. We recommend that you focus exclusively on the vinophile legend itself. It will thank you with an unforgettable taste experience. The wines of the Côte de Beaune are surprisingly diverse. Don't miss out on a flavourful journey through this fascinating Burgundy region with Best of Wines.

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