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The Côte de Beaune lies at the southern half of the Côte d’Or, running from Ladoix-Serrigny to the slopes of Maranges, in the south. Over twice the size of the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune produces truly great red wines but even more celebrated dry whites – arguably the finest in the world. The Côte de Beaune is framed in three outstanding grand cru appellations, Corton-Charlemagne and Corton in the north and Montrachet in the south. Between these we find premiers crus of superlative quality across Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. The appellation covers both white and, in majority red wines. The Côte houses seven out of the eight Burgundy grand cru white wine vineyards with Corton a single vineyard red. Red Côte de Beaune tends to be rounded and full, the whites exemplary in their purity and finesse.

Côte de Beaune – terroirs & climate

Descending into the Côte de Beaune from Nuits-Saint-Georges, the topography immediately looks different. The area is more expansive, gentler, with the best vineyards situated mid-slope. One exception to this is the vineyards of Aloxe-Corton whose wines, perhaps as a result, have more of a Côte de Nuits feel about them.

Unlike the Côte de Nuits, where the soil layers remain fairly static, those of the Côte de Beaune change from limestone to marl with flint, clay and chalky topsoil. A pale-coloured, marl topsoil is noticeable in Puligny and Chassagne – markedly different to neighbouring Meursault.

The climate in the Côte de Beaune is marginally wetter than in the north and the grapes have a tendency to ripen a little earlier. The slope is easterly facing, in the main, but there are combes , which present the possibility of different aspects, north-eastern and south-eastern, with vines planted at between 225m and 380m above sea level. As in the Côte de Nuits, the complexity afforded by nature is as nothing to the complications which arise from the fragmented character of the vineyard holdings and the related, very variable input of growers in both vineyard and cellar.

Côte de Beaune – appellations

The appellation Beaune on a label indicates that the wines come from the vineyards which spread out from the town.

Côte de Beaune designates wines from the hill above and behind Beaune and Côte de Beaune Villages will be a blend from a number of villages. Attractive rolling hills further west produce, mostly red, Hautes Côte de Beaune.

Village of Pommard from Domaine
Cyrot-Buthiau's vineyard

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Bourgogne Rose Cuvee Margoton Olivier Leflaive 2009

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune

Pinot Noir, 2009, Dry, Medium bodied, 12.5%, Synthetic cork

Spring Clearance Wine - original list price: £10.95

Rose Drink now 2010 - 2013

Bourgogne Aligote Olivier Leflaive 2011

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune

Aligote, 2011, Dry, Medium bodied, 12%, Synthetic cork

Organically-farmed 80 year-old Puligny-Montrachet vines, produce a fine Aligote: ripe pear, subtle peach flavours, impressive concentration, minerally finish.

White Wine Drink now 2012 - 2014

Bourgogne Blanc Les Setilles Olivier Leflaive 2011

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune

Chardonnay, 2011, Dry, Medium bodied, 12.50%, Synthetic cork

Olivier Leflaive's ambassador Bourgogne Blanc from selected Meursault and Puligny parcels. A perfect balance of freshness, weight, creaminess and minerality.

White Wine Drink now 2012 - 2014

Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Margot Olivier Leflaive 2011

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune

Pinot Noir, 2011, Dry, Medium bodied, 12.5%, Cork

Olivier Leflaive is well-known for his fine white Burgundy but also produces stunning Pinot Noir - Cuveé Margot is a prime example.

Red Wine Drink now / lay down 2012 - 2015

Cote de Beaune Villages Olivier Leflaive 2008

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Côte de Beaune-Villages

Pinot Noir, 2008, Dry, Medium bodied, 13.0%, Cork

A blend of prime quality Pinot Noir fruit from respected villages in Burgundy's Cotes de Beaune region.

Red Wine Drink now 2010 - 2012

Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau 2009

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Santenay

Pinot Noir, 2009, Dry, Medium bodied, 13.0%, Cork

Spring Clearance Wine - original list price: £19.50

Red Wine Drink now / lay down 2012 - 2016

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes Domaine Pierre Labet 2008

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune

Pinot Noir, 2008, Dry, Light bodied, 13%, Cork

Jet-shot ruby in colour, this is wonderfully aromatic, offering a profusion of red and black wild berry fruit laced with crystallised violets.

Red Wine Drink now 2010 - 2013

Puligny Montrachet Domaine Bernard Millot 2007

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay, 2007, Dry, Medium bodied, 13%, Cork

Domaine Bernard Millot Puligny-Montrachet is a classic - steely, vibrant and a real pleasure to drink.

White Wine Drink now 2009 - 2013

Beaune Clos du Dessus des Marconnets Domaine Labet 2005

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Beaune

Chardonnay, 2005, Dry, Medium bodied, 13%, Cork

Spring Clearance Wine - original list price: £24.75

White Wine Drink now 2010 - 2012

Beaune Clos du Dessus des Marconnets Blanc Domaine Labet 2006

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Beaune

Chardonnay, 2006, Dry, Medium bodied, 13%, Cork

Spring Clearance Wine - original list price: £24.75

White Wine Drink now 2010 - 2013

St Aubin Dents de Chien 1er Cru Olivier Leflaive 2011

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > St-Aubin

Chardonnay, 2011, Dry, Medium bodied, 13%, Synthetic cork

Classic Burgundian finesse from Saint-Aubin, one of the wine trade's 'insider' appellations.

White Wine Drink now / lay down 2013 - 2016

Volnay Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau 2008

France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Volnay

Pinot Noir, 2008, Dry, Medium bodied, 13%, Cork

Full of delicate cherry fruit and dark spice, combined with floral and earthy notes, the texture is smooth and silky; extremely elegant and 'feminine'.

Red Wine Drink now / lay down 2011 - 2016