Produced throughout Burgundy, the Coteaux-Bourguignons Rosé regional PDO stretches from Auxerrois in the Yonne all the way to Beaujolais, encompassing 300 communes in four departments, namely Yonne, Côte d’Or, Saône-et-Loire and Rhône. It is the successor to Bourgogne-Grand-Ordinaire, known as the ‘Sunday bottle’ in the 1930s to differentiate it from the prestigious crus of the Côte d’Or. This traditional appellation, gradually disappearing on account of its unflattering name, has been replaced by the Coteaux-Bourguignons Rosé appellation, which produces rosé wines, sometimes also known as Clairet.
The varied terroirs, ranging from the chalky soils near Joigny in the north to the granite of southern Burgundy, offer endless diversity. While it uses the region’s classic grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir and Gamay, it also allows for some local varieties. For example, the César grape contributes to the production of rosé wines in the Yonne.
This appellation is renowned for producing fruity, introductory wines to be consumed young. The first bottles bearing the Coteaux-Bourguignons Rosé PDO were produced in the 2011 vintage. Coteaux-Bourguignons Rosé wines pair perfectly with grilled vegetables and barbecued meats.