Beaune

The wines of Beaune are usually on the lighter side, especially if from the flatter vineyards on the Pommard side, or the sandier soils towards Savigny. The sturdiest wines with most depth of flavour come from the steeper slopes overlooking the town itself.

The Hospices de Beaune charity auction on the third Sunday in November is one of the highlights of the year. The Hospices building, known as the Hotel Dieu, is well worth visiting. Beaune is also home to several of the regions best known merchants such as Maisons Louis Jadot and Joseph Drouhin.

• 128 hectares of village Beaune and 52 hectares of Côte de Beaune.
• 322 hectares of premier cru vineyards ( in all). Best vineyards include Greves, Clos des Mouches.
• Recommended Producers:  Germain, Devevey, Domaine des Croix, Jadot, Drouhin, Camille Giroud.
• Recommended Restaurants: Ma Cuisine (wine list), Le Conty