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Which grape varieties are used to make red and white Burgundy wines?

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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.

The grape varieties used to produce Burgundy wine are strictly defined by the region's standards.

For white wines, the primary grape varieties are:
* Chardonnay123
* Aligoté12
* Pinot blanc1

For red wines, the primary grape varieties are:
* Pinot noir2
* Gamay12

While some general descriptions may refer to these simply as "pinot," the specific variety used for red Burgundy is Pinot noir. The Gamay grape is particularly associated with the production of Beaujolais within the broader Burgundy region.21