Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc, César
Most Famous Site
Irancy Palotte, Saint-Bris
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Burgundy
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois Kimmeridgian limestone of the Yonne
The Yonne beyond Chablis: Irancy Pinot with César, Saint-Bris as Burgundy's only Sauvignon appellation.
SOILS
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Northernmost Burgundy, spring frost an ever-present threat.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
The Irancy amphitheatre, slopes of Saint-Bris and Vézelay.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedChardonnay
WhiteSauvignon Blanc
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Burgundy overview
This sub-region is part of Burgundy. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone
Climate
Cool continental, frost risk
Top profiles
10 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Jean Hugues Et Guilhem Goisot
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir
Domaine Verret
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Auxerrois
La Cave du Maître de Poste
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Jean-François et Pierre-Louis Bersan
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine Camus Frères
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine Borgnat
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
All Wineries
18 resultsJean Hugues Et Guilhem Goisot
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir
Domaine Verret
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Auxerrois
Domaine Jean-François et Pierre-Louis Bersan
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
La Cave du Maître de Poste
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Borgnat
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Domaine Camus Frères
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine Eypert
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine la Croix Montjoie
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Domaine Petitjean
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Domaine Sorin-Coquard
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Cave Tabit Earl
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Domaine du Clos du Roi
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Domaine Dupont Yves et Delphine vins de Vézelay
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Domaine Jean-Louis et Jean-Christophe Bersan
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Domaine Pérette
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Les Caves Bailly Lapierre
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Les Caves Tannaysiennes
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois
Weinkellerei Defert Joel
Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois · Saint-Père
Events in Burgundy
All events in Burgundy →24 Oct – Sun, 25 October 2026
Fête des Vins de Chablis
Wine festival · Chablis
14 Nov – Sun, 15 November 2026
Fête des Grands Vins de Bourgogne
Tasting · Beaune
Sun, 15 November 2026
Vente des vins des Hospices de Beaune
Auction · Beaune
Mon, 16 November 2026
Paulée de Meursault
Wine dinner · Meursault
30 Jan – Sun, 31 January 2027
Saint-Vincent Tournante de Bourgogne
Wine festival · Bourgogne
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois?
The key grape varieties in Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and César. The best-known vineyard is Irancy Palotte, Saint-Bris.
When is the best time to visit Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois for wine?
The harvest in Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois taste like?
Soils: Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone. Climate: Cool continental, frost risk. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois?
Cellarmap lists 18 wineries in Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois across roughly 1,500 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois?
Irancy Palotte, Saint-Bris is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Bourgogne · Grand Auxerrois. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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