Wine area
Côte de Nuits-Villages AOC
Côte de Nuits-Villages AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Côte de Nuits-Villages AOC joins selected communes at the northern and southern ends of the Côte de Nuits, producing mostly Pinot Noir with some Chardonnay.
Overview
The appellation covers Fixin and Brochon in the north and Premeaux-Prissey, Comblanchien, and Corgoloin in the south. Limestone slopes and foothills yield predominantly red Pinot Noir with dark fruit, savory depth, and firm structure, alongside limited white Chardonnay.
History
The communal appellation consolidated qualifying vineyards outside individual village AOCs under a protected Côte de Nuits identity.
Geography
Its vineyards occupy two groups of east-facing slopes and foothills at the northern and southern ends of the Côte de Nuits.
Climate
A continental climate combines cool winters, warm summers, and exposure-dependent ripening, with spring frost and hail as recurring risks.
Soils
Bathonian limestone, brown limestone-derived soils, marl, scree, and alluvium vary by commune and slope position.
Wine styles
Most wine is red Pinot Noir; a smaller quantity of white Chardonnay is also produced.
Notable features
The appellation links five communes across two separated sectors and offers a broad introduction to Côte de Nuits terroir.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.