CĂ´te de Beaune by Kazuyoshi Karasudani and Lordina O-A

CĂ´te de Beaune

  • Country France
  • Region Burgundy
  • Appellation Cote de Beaune

Grape Variety

  • Red Pinot Noir
  • White Chardonnay

Climate

  • Continental, Slightly higher temperature
  • Slope, good drainage and get optimum sun.

Soil

  • Brown limestone and calcium-rich soils.

Viticulture

In Burgundy, the concept of “terroir” (cultivated land) is very important since it’s the soil that gives its name to the wine

 Vilification

  • Oaked Chardonnay

 How to read a Whine Label

  • Labels differ in reference to the origins of the grapes, even though same producer.
  • Grand Cru is the highest vineyard classification in Burgundy, followed by Premier Cru. After that, the appellation is only for the village as a whole, and finally the appellation for the region.

Interesting fact

  • CĂ´te de Nuits and CĂ´te de Beaune are called CĂ´te d’Or together. CĂ´te d’Or meansGolden Slope. The CĂ´te de Nuits and CĂ´te de Beaune are historically considered the most important regions in Burgundy.