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Where is Burgundy’s leading wine-producing district located?

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Map of France highlighting the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region in white at the center-east of the country, with major cities such as Dijon, Nevers, Auxerre, and Macon labeled. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, are also shown. An inset map in the upper left corner shows the location of Burgundy within France. — Burgundy Burgundy (Bourgogne), historical region of France.

Burgundy’s premier wine-producing district is located along the lower slopes of the Côte-d’Or déparement. This area encompasses the two main vineyard groups of Beaune and Nuits, which produce the region's most celebrated wines, including Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Pommard.1