Bourgogne Regional

Bourgogne Regional brings together the broad family of regional appellations found throughout Bourgogne, from the Côte d’Or to the Côte Chalonnaise and the vineyards of the Auxerrois. This includes Bourgogne Rouge and Blanc as well as more geographically defined appellations such as Bourgogne Côte d’Or, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise, Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre and Coteaux Bourguignons.

These appellations cover an exceptionally diverse range of terroirs. Some wines are blends from vineyards across a wider area, while others come from a single village, lieu-dit or even an individual parcel that simply falls outside the boundaries of a village appellation. Altitude, exposure and geology therefore vary considerably, from the limestone slopes of the Côte d’Or to the cooler vineyards of the Hautes-Côtes and northern Bourgogne.

Regional appellations have no Premier Cru or Grand Cru classification. Their broader designation, however, does not necessarily indicate simple wine. In the hands of ambitious growers, particularly from well-situated parcels and old vines, regional Bourgogne can show remarkable precision, character and depth.

Styles range from fresh, approachable Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made for early drinking to serious, site-specific wines capable of developing for many years. For Bourgogne lovers, this broad category can be one of the most rewarding places to discover both excellent everyday wines and lesser-known terroirs.