Discover the top 100 best white wines of Beaune Premier Cru of Côte de Beaune as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Beaune Premier Cru and the best vintages to taste in this region.
42 Premier Cru climats in a band on the slope above Beaune (the largest number in all Burgundy): ~85% Pinot Noir reds, ~15% Chardonnay whites. Reds with ruby robe and violet glints, intense aromas of cherry and kirsch, round and well-coated tannins. Northern climats (Marconnets, Bressandes) intense and powerful, southern climats (Clos des Mouches, Greves) suppler. Lively floral whites.
Cote de Beaune, refined and accessible identity, ageing 5-15 years.
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
white wines from the region of Beaune Premier Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, pasta or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of marco polo salad, lasagna bolognese express or norwegian salmon parmentier.
On the nose in the region of Beaune Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of butter, lemon or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or pineapple. In the mouth in the region of Beaune Premier Cru is a powerful with a nice freshness.
