François Labet, president, BIVB
“In Burgundy, we encourage consumers to take a closer look at regional appellations with complementary geographical names. These include Burgundy Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Burgundy Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy Côte d’Auxerre and Mâcon Lugny. These appellations come from parcels of Burgundy or Mâcon with specific characteristics, and constitute a first step towards the identification of a specific soil.
“As demand explodes and some prices drive consumers away, these wines offer excellent value for money and pleasure. Let’s not forget that Grands Crus only represent 1% of our production, whereas these Regional AOCs with additional names account for 16% of all wine produced in Burgundy.
