by the work of man NATURE is there, in all its glory

… through the ages, generations Nature has blessed of men have learned how to Bourgogne with a work with these surroundings unique geographical and managed to study and environment … classify it. The “”… The tradition of respect In -growing culture, Bourgogne are the this refers to all the product of complex alli- Innovation without revolution natural elements (geo- ances of very particular The cultural practices in This closeness to the land, graphical, geological, geological, geographical, Bourgogne are renowned a hallmark of Bourgogne pedological, vegetable, climatic, cultural, histo- for their gentleness. Some wines, is consistent with climatic) that, com- rical and human condi- would even call them evolutions in modern bined with human tions: the of action, give a specific Bourgogne wines. intuitive. , which tend product that cannot towards methods affor- Bourgogne’s winegrowers be reproduced outside have always had a strong ding greater respect to these conditions. interest in the land and soil and plant balance. the plant before the cellar stage. …and the “Climats” Whether they choose organic certification, bio- of Bourgogne dynamic practices or reasoned agriculture, or The term “Climats” is When combined with tra- hierarchy. a return to the methods From Terroir unique to Bourgogne. ditional working practices There are several thousand of their elders previously It is the Burgundian and translated by the two Climats in Bourgogne consigned to family note- Every “Climat” is unique. expression of the no- varieties – Pinot classed under different books, the winegrowers This uniqueness is transmitted into Bourgogne wines, giving tion of “terroir”. Noir and – categories of appella- of Bourgogne aim to give to “Climats”r “Climats” are precisely they have given rise to an tions: back to the soil its original them their origin, character, expression and personality: delimited plots that en- extraordinary patchwork Régionale, Village, Premier joy particular geological of world renowned wines, Cru, Grand Cru. quality. this is what makes each Bourgogne wine incomparable. UNDERSTANDING BOURGOGNE WINES and climatic conditions. ranked according to a Du Terroir aux Climats You can find the full version of this document and a complete list of the Bourgogne ’s “Climats” at: www.bourgogne-wines.com What about the “lieux-dits”?

tigious owners or the renowned, “clos” have 2014 Edition Clos: Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne Ever since the creation of employed interchange- monasteries. Nowadays, moulded the Bourgogne the land registry in France, ably in Burgundian usage. a “clos” may be shared vineyard landscape. 12 Boulevard Bretonnière - BP 60150 - 21204 Cedex - France Illustrating “Climats” the “lieu-dit” refers to a There are, nevertheless, between several owners. [email protected] www.bourgogne-wines.com in Bourgogne small area of land whose some differences in reality. inted with vegetable-based inks on paper produced from 100% re cycled fibres, In Bourgogne, a “clos” Delimited by man, they Pr name recalls a specific For example, several corresponds to a “Climat” embody the wine- aspect of topographical “lieux-dits” may be found surrounded by walls. growers’ expertise and or historical nature. within a single “Climat” the diversity of the Bour- In the Middle Ages, the However, for a long time, or a “Climat” may cover gogne vineyard. Globally “clos” belonged to pres- the terms “Climats” and only part of a “lieu-dit”. “lieux-dits” have been d pavois .fr • RCS B 349125872 Please enjoy Bourgogne wines responsibly .gran www de-inked using a chlorine-free process, produced from sustainab ly-managed forests, by an printe A specific type of noble rich, complex meteorology st nd grape varietals years 1 to 2 century • • • • Creation of the vineyard Due to its unique the winter months, which 2000 under Gallo-Roman geographical situation, prevents them suffering Single-varietal: trust in influence Bourgogne is exposed from frost. building the combination of the th varietal, the soil and to a semi-continental Sunshine and high tem- 4 century • • • • • • • • • the work of the wine- climate. peratures in the sum- a “terroir” In 312, 1st written evi- dence of the existence growers soilThe geological com- Varying with the seasons, mer provide for opti- Bourgogne wines result of vineyards in Bourgogne position of Bourgogne the vineyards benefit mal grape maturation, from a rich history go- th soil reflects both its from oceanic (in spring concentrating flavour. 11 century • • • • • • • • or fall), continental (in ing back 2000 years, Most Bourgogne wines The Bourgogne vineyard marine origins and its Here the people love their Cluniac and Cister- winter), and Southern (in during which man has are single-varietal, giv- remains the absolute geological history. land, with a fierce pass- cian monks formalise From the limestone, the summer) influences. played a decisive role. ing them great purity benchmark for wines ion. Everything is based vineyard workings Originating in the tropical roots draw the charac- of expression. from Chardonnay and Planted on the East/ Age-old vineyards cultivat- th around the land, how to 15 century • • • • • • • • Pinot Noir of character. sea, limestone is found in teristic subtlety, wealth, South-East slope of the Here we respect the effects of the climate look after it, cultivate it, ing traditions and expert- Bourgogne’s dukes the sub-soil, often in the and aromatic richness hills, at altitudes of bet- Some wines are also of Bourgogne wines. just as we respect make it productive, en- ise. extend Bourgogne form of shell fossils. ween 200 and 500 produced from other varie- the effects of the soil. hance it. wine’s influence in metres, Bourgogne’s vines tals, such as Gamay or The hills which stretch Winegrowers consid- France and Europe benefit from the effects of from Chablis to Mâcon- er that these are Aligoté. the wind, natural water 18th century • • • • • • • • nais, while passing the particularities which - 200 million years: drainage and longer, With the French Revolu- Chardonnay 48% Côte de Nuits, the Côte must be faced with- tropical sea milder sunshine during tion, redistribution of the de Beaune and the Côte out denying them, Church and aristocracy’s Pinot Noir 34% Chalonnaise, were crea- on the contrary, they - 65 million years: should be revealed. goods ted and shaped by the Gamay 10% formation of the Alps and formation of the Alps 20th century • • • • • • • • the glacial periods which In 1936, first registered Aligoté 7% Appellation d’Origine follow. Glacial periods: Contrôlée (AOC) created Bourgogne’s subsoil is erosion of the hills Others 1% primarily composed of 21st century • • • • • • • • marl and limestone of In 2010, 3 800 wine Jurassic marine origin estates, 250 wine- (145 to 200 million years merchants, 23 coopera- old). tive cellars Photo credits: BIVB / armellephotographe.com Bernuy J.L. / Joly M. Gadenne D. Monnier H. Grand Pavois Photo credits: