Beaune

Beaune is a Côte de Beaune appellation built on Pinot Noir, the red grape of Burgundy. Most growers here have chosen to focus on quality over quantity, which shapes what's in the glass.

Why choose Beaune wine?

Beaune stands apart because nearly three-quarters of its vineyards carry premier cru classification—a density of top-tier land that few neighbours match. That matters: it means the wines have the structure and ageing potential of serious Burgundy without the price tag of village-level Gevrey-Chambertin or Vosne-Romanée. The finest sites—Les Grèves, Les Bressandes, Les Teurons, and Les Avaux—produce medium-bodied reds with supple tannins and the soft red fruit character Burgundy demands. Producers mature the better lots for 18 months in 228-litre oak barrels, building depth that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or mushroom risotto. If you want premier cru Pinot Noir with genuine ageing structure at a fair price, our Beaune selection starts here →

How does Beaune compare to other Côte de Beaune villages?

Beaune offers suppler, more elegant wines than Corton, with lighter structure but no less complexity from its premier cru vineyards.

What should I expect when I open a young Beaune?

A fine young Beaune shows cherry and plum aromatics with soft tannins—ready to drink now but built to improve over 5–10 years in bottle.