Chablis is the growing region located furthest north and is geographically set apart from the rest of Burgundy. The river Serein flows through the area, moderating the climate, and the grapes have been grown here since the Cistercian monks first started the vineyards in the 12th century. All the wines are white and made with Chardonnay grapes.

Côte de Beaune – named after the medieval village that is the heart of wine commerce in Burgundy, the wine from this region is quite different from that of its neighbor to the north. Here, the valleys are open and rolling, the vineyards have more of a southeasterly exposure, and Chardonnay plays a more important role with 7 of the 8 Grand Cru vineyards producing white wine – Corton, Corton Charlemagne and Montrachet being some of the well known names. 

Côte Chalonnaise is situated between the towns of Chagny and Saint-Vallerin. The villages of Mercurey, Givry, and Montagny lay atop wonderful soils; layers of Jurassic limestone and marl with topsoils of eroded pebbles and clay. In fact, the area around Givry, in the middle of the Chalonnaise, has over 13 types of soil. These different plots give the wines individual character and the winemakers here really know their soils, with some having held the vineyard lands since the 17th century. The wines from this area are good value. They range from smooth Chardonnays with subtle oak influences and ripe tree fruits to more rustic Pinot Noirs, filled with dried strawberry, cherry, earth and forest influences, and even suede-like tannins.
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