A WINE REGION IN FRANCE
Beaune
Balanced, mid-weight Pinot Noirs and mineral-driven Chardonnays; Premier Cru sites show structure and aging potential.
About Beaune
Beaune is a wine region in France, in the Burgundy area (classified Village). It makes red / white wine. Our database holds 882 wines from here.
The grapes of Beaune
The main grapes are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The appellation table lists them as: Pinot Noir (red), Chardonnay (white).
Style in the glass
Balanced, mid-weight Pinot Noirs and mineral-driven Chardonnays; Premier Cru sites show structure and aging potential. It is a cool, wet place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Cool continental. Diverse limestone and clay soils; Premier Cru vineyards on mid-slopes with excellent drainage and sun exposure.
The rules
- Blending: 100% Pinot Noir or 100% Chardonnay.
What to eat with Beaune
Beef Bourguignon, duck breast, salmon, aged Gouda.
More wine regions in France
Champagne, Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pauillac, Gevrey-Chambertin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Vosne-Romanée.
Good to know
Beaune has no Grand Cru designation; all quality tiers are either Village or Premier Cru. Many producers' top cuvées are Premier Cru.
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