Although a small parcel of the Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is located in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis, the majority lies at the northern end of Chambolle-Musigny. It generally produces less elegant wines than the Musigny Grand Cru.
Chambertin is perhaps the most famous of Burgundy’s Grand Cru sites, gaining such recognition that the mayor of Gevrey changed his village’s name to better reflect its illustrious associations. Located in the north of the Côte de Nuits, Chambertin grows only Pinot Noir.
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze was recognised as Grand Cru site in 1937. The monks of the Bèze abbey established the famous clos in the 7th century at a prime location on their vast holdings.
The wines of Chambolle-Musigny offer up some of the best red wines in the world. The village is home to Grand Cru sites such as Musigny and Bonnes-Mares. The most famous of the twenty-five Premier Cru vineyard sites is Les Amoureuses.
