The Climats of Burgundy at UNESCO

The Burgundy wine-growing region has developed over 2,000 years. What sets it apart is its constant focus on the terroir (the ‘climat’) and the vintage (the ‘millésime’) as indicators of the quality of its wine production.

This pursuit finds its most accomplished expression along the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, across the 60 kilometres linking Dijon to Santenay. Fitting together like pieces of a vast jigsaw puzzle, the Climats form a mosaic of unique crus, featuring some of the most illustrious names.

Each Climat has its own history, name, flavour and place in the hierarchy of appellations, as these have been slowly shaped by the genius of the winemaker combined with an exceptional natural environment.

Linked to the cities of Dijon and Beaune, historic centres of political, economic and cultural power, the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards constitute a unique and living repository of expertise and traditions. Their development over the centuries has given rise to a remarkable landscape and an exceptional architectural heritage, both in the vineyards and in the towns and villages.