Côte de Nuits

History

Cistercian monks created Clos de Vougeot in 1336, Burgundy's largest walled vineyard. These monks first documented that different plots produced consistently different wines, laying the foundation for Burgundy's climat system and the modern concept of terroir.

Appellations

• Bonnes-MaresGrand Cru
• Chambolle-MusignyAOC
• FixinAOC
• Gevrey-ChambertinAOC
• MarsannayAOC
• Morey-Saint-DenisAOC
• Nuits-Saint-GeorgesAOC
• Vosne-RomanéeAOC
• VougeotAOC

At a glance

Climate

Continental climate with east-southeast facing limestone slopes at 250-300m elevation; marlstone rich in calcium carbonate

Signature wines

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche - 6-hectare monopole Grand Cru showcasing Pinot Noir's pinnacle expression from clay-limestone terroir

What sets it apart

The marlstone soils allow Pinot Noir to reach its most profound and complete form; UNESCO World Heritage climat system where neighboring plots produce dramatically different wines

• Home to 24 of Burgundy's 33 Grand Crus
• Gevrey-Chambertin alone has 9 Grand Crus, more than any other village
• covers approximately 1,500 hectares