Beaune

British

/ bəʊn /

noun

a town in E France, near Dijon: an important trading centre for Burgundy wines. Pop: 21 923 (1999)
a wine produced in this district

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Located in France’s fabled Côte d’Or region, Beaune is Burgundy’s most important wine town.

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For celebrated winemaker Véronique Drouhin, Beaune is something else: her hometown.

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The savory 2021 Seguin-Manuel Beaune “Champimonts” we tasted was particularly notable.

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Previous vintages of Hospices de Beaune wines are sold in the shop.

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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.

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