Côte de Beaune — Great White and Red Wines from Burgundy

General Overview

Located in the heart of the Côte-d’Or, the Côte de Beaune holds a major place in the world of great Burgundy wines. It is internationally renowned for its exceptional Chardonnays, while also producing Pinot Noir wines of remarkable finesse, particularly in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune and Aloxe-Corton.

Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet are among the most prestigious names in the world of white wine. The Côte de Beaune produces wines capable of combining power, tension, aromatic complexity, noble texture and outstanding ageing potential.

Discover and buy Côte de Beaune wines carefully selected for their origin, balance, expression of terroir and ageing potential: Grand Cru wines, Premier Cru wines, rare cuvées, mature vintages and bottles from leading Burgundy domaines.

Buy Côte de Beaune Wines in Switzerland

To buy a Côte de Beaune wine is to access one of the world’s greatest Chardonnay regions, as well as elegant, profound and gastronomic red Burgundies. These wines are ideal for fine dining, long-term cellaring, special occasions or collections of rare Burgundy bottles.

Our selection pays particular attention to the domaine, vintage, vineyard site, provenance and maturity level of each bottle. The great white wines of the Côte de Beaune, in particular, can evolve beautifully when they come from noble terroirs and have been stored under the right conditions.

Whether you are looking for a premium white Burgundy wine, a fine Pinot Noir, a mature vintage or a rare bottle, our Côte de Beaune range helps you choose the right wine for your cellar, your table or an exceptional gift.

Terroir, Geology and Wine Styles

The Côte de Beaune rests on a great diversity of limestone, clay-limestone, marl and scree soils, with important variations according to village, slope and exposure. This mosaic of terroirs explains the variety of styles, from taut, mineral white wines to broader, deeper and more textured expressions.

The great white wines of Puligny-Montrachet often stand out for their linearity, finesse and limestone-driven energy. Meursault offers broader wines, sometimes buttery and nutty, yet capable of great precision. Chassagne-Montrachet combines richness, structure and freshness. Corton-Charlemagne, located further north, produces powerful, profound white wines built for ageing.

Among the reds, Volnay is known for its delicacy, silky texture and floral aromas, while Pommard offers more structured, full-bodied wines that can be firm in their youth. Beaune, Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-lès-Beaune complete this palette with characterful, elegant and gastronomic red wines.

Key Villages and Appellations

The Côte de Beaune brings together some of Burgundy’s most celebrated villages. Each has its own identity, shaped by its soils, exposure, altitude and the history of its climats.

Iconic Grand Cru Vineyards

The Côte de Beaune is home to some of the greatest white Grand Cru wines in the world. Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne and Charlemagne represent the pinnacle of Burgundian Chardonnay.

These Grand Crus stand out for their depth, tension, complexity and exceptional capacity for ageing. Over time, they can develop aromas of white flowers, candied citrus, hazelnut, fine butter, wet stone, honey, gentle spices and toasted notes.

The Côte de Beaune is also home to the red Grand Cru Corton, a large and varied terroir capable of producing structured, profound and powerful Pinot Noir wines built for long cellaring.

Wine Styles

The Côte de Beaune is especially famous for its Chardonnay wines, but it also produces red wines of great finesse. The whites can be crystalline, mineral, broad, floral, textured or deeply complex depending on the village and climat. The reds more often express delicacy, red fruit, fine spices and silky texture.

• Chardonnay — Ripe citrus, white flowers, fresh butter, hazelnut, wet stone, mineral tension and a long finish.
• Pinot Noir — Cherry, raspberry, violet, gentle spices, silky tannins, refined structure and aromatic elegance.

Iconic Producers

The Côte de Beaune is home to many domaines and maisons recognised for the precision of their wines and their ability to express the great terroirs of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The most sought-after names combine consistency, finesse, aromatic depth and respect for place.

• Domaine Leflaive — A benchmark name in Puligny-Montrachet, famous for white wines of remarkable purity and depth.
• Maison Joseph Drouhin — Owner of Clos des Mouches in Beaune, producing white and red wines known for their finesse and precision.
• Domaine Étienne Sauzet — A leading name in Puligny-Montrachet, sought after for precise, deep and elegant white wines.
• Domaine Coche-Dury — A legendary Meursault domaine, famous for rare, intense and exceptionally profound Chardonnays.
• Domaine des Comtes Lafon — An essential reference in Meursault, producing broad, precise white wines built for ageing.

Heritage and Burgundy Climats

The Côte de Beaune is part of Burgundy’s long winemaking history, shaped by monastic heritage, family domaines and the precision of its climats. Each village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru reveals a particular nuance of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, in a rare balance between tradition, terroir and emotion.

Food Pairings

Côte de Beaune wines are highly gastronomic. The great whites pair beautifully with noble fish, shellfish, creamy poultry dishes and semi-hard cheeses. The reds, more delicate than powerful, are ideal with tender meats, mushrooms and refined cuisine.

• Meursault — Scallops, lobster, creamy poultry, risotto, fish in sauce and mature cheeses.
• Puligny-Montrachet — Noble fish, shellfish, turbot, langoustines, fine cuisine and delicate sauces.
• Volnay — Roast poultry, veal, pigeon, mushrooms, delicate dishes and mild cheeses.
• Pommard — Red meat, feathered game, slow-cooked dishes, mushrooms and more structured cuisine.

Côte de Beaune: Great Burgundy Wines to Discover

The Côte de Beaune represents one of the highest expressions of Chardonnay, while also offering Pinot Noir wines of great finesse. Its Grand Crus, Premier Crus and legendary villages produce wines capable of combining depth, elegance, tension and longevity.

Discover our selection of Côte de Beaune wines available in Switzerland and choose the ideal bottle to enrich your cellar, accompany a gastronomic meal or offer a great Burgundy wine as a refined gift.