Collection: Beaune

Beaune is a Village appellation in Côte de Beaune, the heart of Bourgogne in Côte-d'Or. The town of Beaune lends its name to the appellation, which was approved as AOC in 1936, and the vineyards spread across slopes at 220 to 300 metres altitude with eastern to fully south-facing exposures on soils of limestone and marl. This is classic Burgundian terroir, where both space and outlook give the grapes the best conditions.

Production is predominantly red, and the red Beaune are made from Pinot Noir. Here you will find the luminous, scarlet colour and aromas of black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry side by side with red fruits such as cherry and gooseberry. With age the wines unfold and develop notes of truffle, leather and spices that add depth and complexity to the youthful fruit tones.

The white Beaune, made from Chardonnay, make up a smaller but charming part of the appellation. They carry a silky, green-gold colour and a bouquet of almond, dried fruit, fern and white flowers. These are fine, balanced white wines that show a more discreet side of Beaune.

The appellation comprises 42 Premiers Crus Climats, and a label may state both Beaune and Beaune Premier Cru followed by the name of the individual Climat. This helps make Beaune a good place to begin if you want to understand how the individual vineyards in Bourgogne put their own stamp on the wine. If you want to explore more broadly, you can delve into our selection from the rest of France, but Beaune stands well on its own as a piece of classic Burgundian craftsmanship.