Bourgogne Montrecul

The vineyards of Bourgogne produce some great wines with a historical and international reputation. However, the region is not simply limited to its iconic appellations. In addition to its Village Premier Cru and Grand Cru AOCs, it also produces a range of wonderful Régionale and Village appellations to explore.

You will also find a full list of the Bourgogne’s Climats and lieux-dits on this page.

Check out the complete list of the 84 Bourgogne appellations.

However, your exploration has only just begun. Bourgogne wines have never before offered such high quality. Besides our range of internationally celebrated wines, try some of our lesser-known appellations where there are lots of surprises in store.

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Category
Regional appellation ; Dénomination Géographique Complémentaire
Wine-producing region
VIGNOBLE DE LA CÔTE DE NUITS
Creation of the appellation
31 juillet 1937
Colour
Red and rosé wine: Pinot Noir

Red: 5 hectares
The Bourgogne Montrecul or Bourgogne En Montrecul Régionale appellation is reserved for still red, white, and rosé wines produced in an area of Dijon that was defined in 1993.

Wine
Characteristics

The reds have a dark garnet color with highlights ranging from dark purple to ruby red. On the nose, there are notes of blackcurrant, rose, peony, and pepper, with touches of fresh tobacco, fig and red fruit. In the mouth, it is dense and structured, with crisp, polished tannins. The finish is seductive with fruit and saline touches and good length, giving rise to a full, indulgent sensation.

Wine
Steward’s Tip

Red: The silky texture of the fruit and the structure allow this wine to be paired with grilled poultry, grilled or roasted beef, lamb, or duck. Add a gratin of lentils, squash, or mushroom and serve with a reduced jus for even greater harmony.
Serving temperature: 15-17°C.

Situation

The wines of Bourgogne Montrecul are located on a hillside to the west of Dijon. “Montrecul” is one of the rare Régionale appellation Climats that is allowed to put its name on wine labels. It proudly embodies the renaissance of the historic Climats of Dijon, which had some 1,200 hectares of wine until the 19th century.

Terroirs

The vines grow on an east-facing slope at between 257-307m above sea level, at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits. The slope descends down to the city, with a 13% slope, no doubt behind the name “Montrecul”, which refers to a steep slope.

The soil is made up of limestone rock with relatively soft white oolite from the Bathonian stage. This is covered by gravel and stratified slope deposits mixed with clay and red sandy loam, giving rise to fairly deep brown limestone soil.