📜 Beaune
The appellation around the town of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy.
Beaune is an appellation around the town of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy in France. The town is in the centre of the Côte de Beaune. The name is protected as a PDO.
Red wines are made here from Pinot Noir and whites from Chardonnay. The vineyards lie on the slopes above the town. A large share of the appellation's wines are premier cru, the level just below grand cru. Red Beaune wines are usually soft and fruity, with notes of cherry and strawberry. Whites are fresh, with a light nutty shade.
The town of Beaune is also known for the Hospices de Beaune, an old hospital founded in the 15th century. Every November a charity wine auction is held there. It is regarded as one of the main events of the wine world. Wine lovers come to Beaune from all over, and its cellars hold thousands of bottles. The Beaune appellation belongs to French wine and is part of the Côte de Beaune, with other famous zones alongside it. For connoisseurs of Burgundy it is a starting point: here one can see what classic Burgundy looks like.
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Côte de Beaune
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Pinot Noir, 🍇 Chardonnay
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beaune?
In the centre of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, France.
What wines are made in Beaune?
Reds from Pinot Noir and whites from Chardonnay.
What is the town of Beaune known for?
The old Hospices de Beaune hospital and its yearly wine auction.
Similar
📜 Chorey-lès-Beaune · 📜 Corton · 📜 Meursault · 📜 Monthélie · 📜 Puligny-Montrachet · 📜 Savigny-lès-Beaune
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.