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
Located in France’s fabled Côte d’Or region, Beaune is Burgundy’s most important wine town.
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
The first news from Beaune had sounded so far from alarming, that the Corps-artillery retired to its quarters.
From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Helmuth, Count
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