Beaune
Britishnoun
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a town in E France, near Dijon: an important trading centre for Burgundy wines. Pop: 21 923 (1999)
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a wine produced in this district
Example Sentences
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In France -- where no trials are scheduled for the moment -- planning high commissioner Clement Beaune recently criticised the EU for in his words "lagging behind".
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
Launched in 2023 in a contemporary structure on the outskirts of Beaune, this museum offers an engaging guide to the wines and vineyards of Burgundy as well as a tasting bar and restaurant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
While the ordinance targeted Gamay, the political independence of cities like Dijon and Beaune also fell victim to its enforcement, a possibly intended effect for a ruler seeking to extend his authority.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2024
The aircraft landed in a residential area in Villejuif after an engine failure, according to France's Transport Minister, Clément Beaune.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2023
I felt a little indignant—after all, Lady Archibald was built out of chocolate, for all her Lonlay and her Savignac! just as I was built out of Beaune and Chambertin.
From The Martian by George Du Maurier
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