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
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The savory 2021 Seguin-Manuel Beaune “Champimonts” we tasted was particularly notable.
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
Beaune, the transport minister, urged people to avoid driving and exercise caution when traveling across areas with weather warnings.
From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2023
De Beaune was one of the first afterwards committed to the flames; the supposition is natural, that the letter was a stratagem of the king and his ministers.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
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