Côte de Beaune
Within this relatively restricted area, this appellation lies on the upper slopes of the Montagne de Beaune.
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Origin
When this Beaune’s AOC was instituted in 1936, it was the higher altitude vineyards which became the Côte de Beaune appellation. A specific appellation of the commune, rather small, it produces one third white wines (Chardonnay) to two-thirds red (Pinot Noir).
The Côte de Beaune vineyards lie on the upper slopes of the Montagne de Beaune just above the Premier Cru plots.
Viticulture
Grape variety: chardonnay
Soils: clay-limestone.
Orientation: East.
Surface area under vine: 0.4626 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 67 hL/ha
Average age of the vine: 42 years old.
