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	'''Côte d’Or''' is the central and most prestigious wine-producing area of [[Burgundy]], forming the historical and qualitative core of the region. Stretching south from [[Dijon]] to the outskirts of Santenay, the [[Côte d’Or]] is internationally recognised for its exceptional concentration of [[Grand Cru]] and [[Premier Cru]] vineyards, almost exclusively planted to [[Pinot Noir]] and [[Chardonnay]].<ref>Robinson ~~(ed.)~~, ''~~The~~ Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN ~~978-0198705383~~.</ref>		'''Côte d’Or''' is the central and most prestigious wine-producing area of [[Burgundy]], forming the historical and qualitative core of the region. Stretching south from [[Dijon]] to the outskirts of Santenay, the [[Côte d’Or]] is internationally recognised for its exceptional concentration of [[Grand Cru]] and [[Premier Cru]] vineyards, almost exclusively planted to [[Pinot Noir]] and [[Chardonnay]].<ref>Jancis Robinson, ''Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 17 Sept. 2015. ISBN 9780198705383.</ref>

	== Geographic definition ==		== Geographic definition ==
	The Côte d’Or is a narrow limestone escarpment on the eastern edge of the Burgundy plateau. Vineyards are planted on the mid and lower slopes, typically between 200 and 400 metres above sea level, where exposure, drainage and soil composition combine most favourably for viticulture.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''~~The~~ World Atlas of Wine''~~, 8th ed.~~, Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN ~~978-1784724030~~.</ref>		The Côte d’Or is a narrow limestone escarpment on the eastern edge of the Burgundy plateau. Vineyards are planted on the mid and lower slopes, typically between 200 and 400 metres above sea level, where exposure, drainage and soil composition combine most favourably for viticulture.<ref>Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, ''World Atlas of Wine: 8th edition'', Mitchell Beazley, 1 Oct. 2019. ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>

	Administratively and viticulturally, the Côte d’Or is divided into two subregions: [[Côte de Nuits]] in the north, dominated by red wine production, and [[Côte de Beaune]] in the south, noted for both red and white wines.		Administratively and viticulturally, the Côte d’Or is divided into two subregions: [[Côte de Nuits]] in the north, dominated by red wine production, and [[Côte de Beaune]] in the south, noted for both red and white wines.

	== Soils and terroir ==		== Soils and terroir ==
	The defining feature of the Côte d’Or is its complex sequence of Jurassic limestone and marl soils. Variations in slope angle, depth of topsoil, stone content and drainage occur over very short distances, forming the basis of Burgundy’s finely delineated vineyard system known as [[climat]]s.<ref>Coates, ''The Wines of Burgundy'', University of California Press, 2008, ISBN ~~978-0520250501~~.</ref>		The defining feature of the Côte d’Or is its complex sequence of Jurassic limestone and marl soils. Variations in slope angle, depth of topsoil, stone content and drainage occur over very short distances, forming the basis of Burgundy’s finely delineated vineyard system known as [[climat]]s.<ref>Clive Coates, ''The Wines of Burgundy'', University of California Press, May 12, 2008. ISBN 9780520250505.</ref>

	These subtle geological and topographical differences are central to the expression of terroir and underpin the region’s hierarchical classification of vineyards.		These subtle geological and topographical differences are central to the expression of terroir and underpin the region’s hierarchical classification of vineyards.
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	== Modern context ==		== Modern context ==
	Today, the Côte d’Or remains one of the most closely studied and economically valuable wine regions in the world. Limited vineyard area, strong global demand and the reputations of individual climats contribute to high land values and intense scrutiny of viticultural and winemaking practices. Despite these pressures, the region continues to prioritise site expression, traditional grape varieties and a strong link between wine and place.<ref>MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', Workman, 2022, ISBN ~~978-1523515327~~.</ref>		Today, the Côte d’Or remains one of the most closely studied and economically valuable wine regions in the world. Limited vineyard area, strong global demand and the reputations of individual climats contribute to high land values and intense scrutiny of viticultural and winemaking practices. Despite these pressures, the region continues to prioritise site expression, traditional grape varieties and a strong link between wine and place.<ref>Karen MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', Workman Adult, October 11, 2022. ISBN 9781523510092.</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	'''Côte d’Or''' is the central and most prestigious wine-producing area of [[Burgundy]], forming the historical and qualitative core of the region. Stretching south from Dijon to the outskirts of Santenay, the Côte d’Or is internationally recognised for its exceptional concentration of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, almost exclusively planted to [[Pinot Noir]] and [[Chardonnay]].<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>		'''Côte d’Or''' is the central and most prestigious wine-producing area of [[Burgundy]], forming the historical and qualitative core of the region. Stretching south from [[Dijon]] to the outskirts of Santenay, the [[Côte d’Or]] is internationally recognised for its exceptional concentration of [[Grand Cru]] and [[Premier Cru]] vineyards, almost exclusively planted to [[Pinot Noir]] and [[Chardonnay]].<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>

	== Geographic definition ==		== Geographic definition ==
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	== Climats of Burgundy ==		== Climats of Burgundy ==
	The vineyard landscape of the Côte d’Or forms the core of the [[Climats of Burgundy]], which were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. This recognition reflects the long historical development of vineyard boundaries, naming conventions and collective understanding of site expression in Burgundy.<ref>UNESCO, “Climats of Burgundy”.</ref>		The vineyard landscape of the Côte d’Or forms the core of the [[Climats of Burgundy]], which were inscribed on the [[UNESCO]] World Heritage List in 2015. This recognition reflects the long historical development of vineyard boundaries, naming conventions and collective understanding of site expression in Burgundy.<ref>UNESCO, “Climats of Burgundy”.</ref>

	== Historical significance ==		== Historical significance ==
	Viticulture in the Côte d’Or dates back to Roman times but was profoundly shaped by medieval monastic orders, particularly the Benedictines and Cistercians, who identified and recorded the qualitative differences between vineyard sites. Subsequent codification in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries laid the foundation for the modern appellation system.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 978-0756686840.</ref>		Viticulture in the Côte d’Or dates back to [[[[Roman]] times]] but was profoundly shaped by medieval monastic orders, particularly the Benedictines and Cistercians, who identified and recorded the qualitative differences between vineyard sites. Subsequent codification in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries laid the foundation for the modern appellation system.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 978-0756686840.</ref>

	== Modern context ==		== Modern context ==

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'''Côte d’Or''' is the central and most prestigious wine-producing area of [[Burgundy]], forming the historical and qualitative core of the region. Stretching south from Dijon to the outskirts of Santenay, the Côte d’Or is internationally recognised for its exceptional concentration of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, almost exclusively planted to [[Pinot Noir]] and [[Chardonnay]].<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>

== Geographic definition ==
The Côte d’Or is a narrow limestone escarpment on the eastern edge of the Burgundy plateau. Vineyards are planted on the mid and lower slopes, typically between 200 and 400 metres above sea level, where exposure, drainage and soil composition combine most favourably for viticulture.<ref>Johnson & Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 8th ed., Mitchell Beazley, 2019, ISBN 978-1784724030.</ref>

Administratively and viticulturally, the Côte d’Or is divided into two subregions: [[Côte de Nuits]] in the north, dominated by red wine production, and [[Côte de Beaune]] in the south, noted for both red and white wines.

== Soils and terroir ==
The defining feature of the Côte d’Or is its complex sequence of Jurassic limestone and marl soils. Variations in slope angle, depth of topsoil, stone content and drainage occur over very short distances, forming the basis of Burgundy’s finely delineated vineyard system known as [[climat]]s.<ref>Coates, ''The Wines of Burgundy'', University of California Press, 2008, ISBN 978-0520250501.</ref>

These subtle geological and topographical differences are central to the expression of terroir and underpin the region’s hierarchical classification of vineyards.

== Appellations and classification ==
The Côte d’Or contains the majority of Burgundy’s Grand Cru vineyards, including sites such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Chambertin, Montrachet and Corton. Beneath these sit numerous Premier Cru vineyards, followed by village-level and regional appellations.<ref>Morris, ''Inside Burgundy'', 2nd ed., 2016, ISBN 978-0993320484.</ref>

In addition to individual appellations, the broader designation [[Bourgogne Côte d’Or]] AOC was introduced to distinguish wines sourced specifically from vineyards within the Côte d’Or area.

== Climats of Burgundy ==
The vineyard landscape of the Côte d’Or forms the core of the [[Climats of Burgundy]], which were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. This recognition reflects the long historical development of vineyard boundaries, naming conventions and collective understanding of site expression in Burgundy.<ref>UNESCO, “Climats of Burgundy”.</ref>

== Historical significance ==
Viticulture in the Côte d’Or dates back to Roman times but was profoundly shaped by medieval monastic orders, particularly the Benedictines and Cistercians, who identified and recorded the qualitative differences between vineyard sites. Subsequent codification in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries laid the foundation for the modern appellation system.<ref>Stevenson, ''The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia'', DK, 2011, ISBN 978-0756686840.</ref>

== Modern context ==
Today, the Côte d’Or remains one of the most closely studied and economically valuable wine regions in the world. Limited vineyard area, strong global demand and the reputations of individual climats contribute to high land values and intense scrutiny of viticultural and winemaking practices. Despite these pressures, the region continues to prioritise site expression, traditional grape varieties and a strong link between wine and place.<ref>MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', Workman, 2022, ISBN 978-1523515327.</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Côte de Nuits]]
* [[Côte de Beaune]]
* [[Climat]]
* [[Grand Cru]]
* [[Premier Cru]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Wine regions]]
[[Category:French wine]]
[[Category:Viticulture]]