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
Few places were struck more severely than Beaune, the birthplace of Gamay, where records show a drop in the annual local wine monopoly bid from 65 livres in 1394 to just 27 livres in 1400.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024
French Transport Minister Clement Beaune had called the stoppage “unacceptable,” insisting on the need for a quick solution.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023
At that time I lived with my parents in the Rue de Beaune in an apartment overlooking the great gardens.
From My Recollections by Massenet, Jules
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