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Burgundy · Sub-regions
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The hills behind the Côte de Beaune between Nantoux, Orches, Meloisey and La Rochepot: fresh, good-value reds and whites, the spectacular limestone cliffs of Orches and Saint-Romain as the transition to the Côte.
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Aligoté
Most Famous Site
Orches, Nantoux, Meloisey
Vineyard Area
900 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Burgundy
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Limestone cliffs & high valleys
Behind the Côte de Beaune: the Orches cliffs, fresh whites and reds at fair prices.
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.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool and windy, 350–450 m altitude.
TOPOGRAPHY · mixed
Steep limestone cliffs at Orches and Saint-Romain, open high valleys.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedChardonnay
WhiteAligoté
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Burgundy overview
This sub-region is part of Burgundy. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Limestone, marl, scree
Climate
Cool, windy, altitude
Top profiles
1 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
5 results
Domaine BRUCHARD Marie-Claude
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune · Mavilly-Mandelot
Cave du Val d'Or
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune · Nolay
Domaine de la Cozanne
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune · Cormot-Vauchignon
Domaine Masson J.
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune · La Rochepot
Domaine Nicolas
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune · Nolay
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 · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune?
The key grape varieties in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligoté. The best-known vineyard is Orches, Nantoux, Meloisey.
When is the best time to visit Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune for wine?
The harvest in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 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 · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune taste like?
Soils: Limestone, marl, scree. Climate: Cool, windy, altitude. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune?
Cellarmap lists 5 wineries in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune across roughly 900 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 · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune?
Orches, Nantoux, Meloisey is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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