When choosing Grand Cru, Premier Cru, or regional wines, it is first of all important to consider your taste preferences. It is worth remembering that Burgundy is a universe of styles and differences. For example, wines from Côtes de Nuits have higher acidity and more pronounced fruity and spicy aromas, while wines from Côtes de Beaune tend to be softer and more velvety. If you like brighter and fruitier wines, look for wines from Côte de Nuits, and if you prefer softer and velvety wines, look for wines from Côte de Beaune.

Côte de Nuits is a haven for Pinot Noir. It is home to Grand Crus such as Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Richebourg, Musigny, Bonnes Mares, Romanee-Saint-Vivant, Échezeaux, and many more. We offer to understand these great vineyards and how they affect the style of wines.

Clos de Vougeot or Richebourg?
These are two neighbors producing some of the most prestigious wines in the world, with many things in common, but with key differences. The Clos de Vougeot area is 50 hectares, making it one of the largest Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy, which is reflected in the offer. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown here with complex aromas and deep flavors. Clay-calcareous soils are displayed a high content of tannins and acidity. In turn, the Richebourg area is 8 hectares, which is also reflected in the offer, which, as you can see, is extremely low compared to the Clos de Vougeot. These are truly rare wines. Richebourg produces exclusively red wines from the Pinot Noir variety. Clay-stony soils give the wine a softer and smoother taste.

Bonnes Mares or Charmes-Chambertin?
Two outstanding sites grew for Pinot Noir. Their difference in location is determined by soils. Bonnes Mares is made up of small pebbles, clay, and limestone. Charmes-Chambertin has more rocky soil. Bonnes Mares, with its 15 hectares, is almost half the size of Charmes-Chambertin, which immediately appears on the offer. The wines of Bonnes Mares tend to be fruitier and brighter in taste, due to the poorer soils. Charmes-Chambertin, on the other hand, has a more complex and structured taste due to the more rocky soil and high tannin content. The common factor that unites these two great vineyards is their rarity and high demand in the world market.

Échezeaux or Romanee-Saint-Vivant?
These two famous Burgundy vineyards are planted with Pinot Noir. Échezeaux is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with an area of 36.12 hectares, while Romanee-Saint-Vivant is one of the smallest, with only 8.37 hectares. The wines produced in the Échezeaux vineyard have a traditional Burgundy profile with complex red fruit aromas, leather and spice tones, and high tannin content. The wines produced in the Romanee-Saint-Vivant vineyard are often more refined and elegant, with hints of flowers, berries, and spices. They can also have softer tannins than Échezeaux. Finally, the price of the wines from these vineyards also differ. Pinot Noir produced in the Romanee-Saint-Vivant vineyard usually costs more than Échezeaux wines due to their high rarity and high demand on the world market.