Burgundy produces some of the most distinctive and site-specific wines in the world — from a narrow strip of hillside in eastern France that runs roughly 30 miles from Dijon to Chagny. The guides below cover the two main slopes, the appellations within them, and the language you’ll encounter when reading about the wines.
A guide to the appellations, villages, and people behind the wines.
Côte de Beaune
Meursault, Pommard, Beaune, Volnay, Pernand-Vergelesses — the southern slope and its appellations.
Côte de Nuits
Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée — the northern slope.
Burgundy Wine Glossary
Premier Cru, lieu-dit, négociant, élevage — the terms that come up when you start reading about Burgundy.
