Origin
Bourgogne’s stringent classification system places village or commune appellations one level above regional appellations. These commune appellations are renowned for offering some of the best value Pinot Noirs available in Bourgogne. There are 43 village appellations in total, constituting about one-third of the region’s French wine production. Typically, the label will display only the commune’s name, such as ‘Chablis’ or ‘Gevrey-Chambertin’. However, certain appellations within this classification cover a larger catchment area than a single village, such as ‘Côte de Nuits-Village’. Wines bearing these appellations may draw grapes from a group of villages within the extensive Côte de Nuits region. Conversely, if a village wine is produced entirely from a single vineyard that does not hold Premier Cru or Grand Cru status, the vineyard name may be included alongside the village name on the label.
