•     A long history filled with adventures!

At the foot of the cliffs sits Saint-Romain, a pretty village located some 13km south of Beaune. It has a long history, having been home to a very active human population since the Neolithic age, around 4300 BC. It was one of the first places where vines were grown, under the Celts and the Romans. The appellation covers red wines made from Pinot Noir and whites produced from Chardonnay. It covers 110 hectares, including an additional 13 hectares added to the AOC in 2017, bringing to a close a project launched in 2002. Work to prepare the plots will begin in spring 2019. “The first plots should be producing in 2020,” explains Bernard Martenot, President of the Saint-Romain management body.

•     An exceptional terroir

If you are keen about geology, then studying the terroir of Saint-Romain is a delight, as it is a land of the Lias Group. The vines grow on the slopes with excellent soils. In this marl and limestone ensemble, bands of clay are perfectly suited to growing the Chardonnay grape. The vines face south-southeast and north-northeast, at between 280-400 meters above sea level.

•     What food to serve with Saint-Romain wines?

Saint-Romain red: This elegant and velvety classic Bourgogne wine usually has a fragrant and sometimes fruity nose, making it perfectly suited to white meats and poultry in a light sauce. It would also make a great match for pan-fried veal chops or blanquette de veau. Or serve with soft and creamy cheeses like Brillat-Savarin or Cîteaux.

Saint-Romain white: These wines are often very minerally, which makes them ideal for serving with subtle-flavored fish, both pan-fried or steamed. Omelets and poached eggs, lightly-fried or marinated vegetables also make great companions. They also pair very well with soft-rind cheeses like creamy Camembert.

Click here to find out more about the Saint-Romain appellation.

Click here for a full list of Saint-Romain producers.

After a year of filming, 40 hours of rushes, and 30,000 photos, the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is delighted to present the first chapter in a new series of short films entitled “Winemaker in Bourgogne, an artisanal craft.” This 13-minute video, entitled “The People and the Vines” explores the growth cycle of the vines through to the harvest. Produced in both French and English, it is the first part of a diptych in which the main characters are the winemaker and the vines. The grapes, the third star of the series, will feature in the second part, “The People and the Wine”, currently shooting. It will be finished in spring 2019.

This is an educational film, but it also captures the emotion and poetry throughout each season. The viewer will discover that Bourgogne wines are truly hand-crafted, each one bringing out the unique Bourgogne terroir where the grapes grow.



You can also enjoy our booklet "Understanding the winegrower's trade". It is practical and simple, and full of answers to the questions you might have about this world.

This brand-new international trade show brings vine and wine professionals together in Paris to share the riches of the world’s winegrowing terroir. Wine Paris will feature masterclasses and a wealth of tastings, with more than 2,000 exhibitors including more than 80 estates, producers, and co-ops from the Bourgogne winegrowing region. Two of the masterclasses will be dedicated to Bourgogne wines. Hosted by Bourgogne Wines Ambassadors, they will tackle the two themes of “Unique and Unexpected Bourgogne Wines” and “The Mystery of the Climats”.

Visitor registration is now open. You can register now by clicking here.

And to get in the mood, check out the “Paris, World Wine Capital” video here.