Burgundy · Sub-regions
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
The uplands west of the Côte de Nuits at 300–400 metres: cooler, later-ripening Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from limestone plateaus, blackcurrant as a second crop, domaines in Villars-Fontaine, Marey-lès-Fussey and Magny-lès-Villers.
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Aligoté
Most Famous Site
Villars-Fontaine, Marey-lès-Fussey
Vineyard Area
700 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Burgundy
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Limestone plateau above the Côte
The cool hinterland of the Côte de Nuits: lean Pinot from limestone plateaus, blackcurrant next door.
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
100 metres above the Côte: cooler, later harvest, frost-prone.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Plateaus and valley slopes around Villars-Fontaine and Marey-lès-Fussey.
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 Nuits is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Limestone plateaus, marl
Climate
Cooler than the Côte, later harvest
All Wineries
8 resultsCave de Viillars-Fontaine
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Villars-Fontaine
Domaine Cornu
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Magny-lès-Villers
Domaine Cruchandeau
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Chaux
Domaine de Villars-Fontaine
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Villars-Fontaine
Domaine Glantenet Père et Fils
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Magny-lès-Villers
Domaine Jayer Gilles
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Magny-lès-Villers
Domaine Naudin-Ferrand
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Magny-lès-Villers
Domaine Thevenot Lebrun
Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits · Marey-lès-Fussey
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 Nuits?
The key grape varieties in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligoté. The best-known vineyard is Villars-Fontaine, Marey-lès-Fussey.
When is the best time to visit Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits for wine?
The harvest in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 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 Nuits taste like?
Soils: Limestone plateaus, marl. Climate: Cooler than the Côte, later harvest. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits?
Cellarmap lists 8 wineries in Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits across roughly 700 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 Nuits?
Villars-Fontaine, Marey-lès-Fussey is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Bourgogne · Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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