Bourgogne tourisme

Yonne
In the mood for local gastronomy and wines
The name Grand Auxerrois applies to all the winegrowing areas in Yonne outside of Chablis. It covers
approximately 1600 ha divided into four territories - the Auxerrois, the Tonnerrois, Joigny and Vezelay
surroundings. The red wines in these areas are produced with the Pinot Noir grape and the white wines with
Chardonnay. Saint-Bris is an exception, with its Sauvignon grape.
© J. Kélagopian
a red wine, exclusively produced on 180 ha located in Irancy,
Cravant and Vincelottes. Made using pinot noir and sometimes combined
with the césar grape, an ancient variety still grown at a few vineyards.
, a white wine made with the Sauvignon grape, grown exclusively
on 120 ha in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux and the neighboring districts. This wine
is the exception in Burgundy because it is produced with a grape variety
primarily found in the west of France.
Every summer, from mid-June to mid-
September, Bourgogne Tourisme organises
"De tables en caves" and "Caves en
tables" events in partnership with the
Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de
Bourgogne (B.I.V.B), the regional wine
board. This event is an opportunity to
meet restaurant owners and winegrowers,
sharing their knowledge of the dishes and
wines that enhance each other best.
Le Village vigneron d'Irancy © J. Kélagopian
: red, rosé and white wines from 250 ha of vineyards
in the municipalities of Augy, Auxerre, Champs-sur-Yonne, Quenne, Saint-Bris- le-
Vineux, Vaux and Vincelottes.
: a range of red, rosé and white wines grown on 90 ha in
Chitry-le-Fort.
: red, rosé and white wines grown on 130 ha
in Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Escolives-Sainte-Camille, Mouffy, Jussy, Val-de-Mercy
and Migé.
: red and rosé wines from the town of the same name (90 ha) at a stone’s throw from
Tonnerre. In the 2006 wine year, a new appellation was created in Yonne, the Bourgogne Tonnerre, a white
wine grown in Dannemoine, Épineuil, Tonnerre, Junay, Molosmes and Vézinnes.
: red, rosé and white wines produced from the vineyards of Joigny which
partially cover the hills rising up over the town (15 ha).
Tharoiseau.
: a white wine grown on approximately 80 ha in Vézelay, Asquins, Saint-Père and
: this effervescent wine (150 ha) was created at the beginning of the 19 th century and
has been sparkling away ever since. In 1975, the introduction of the Crémant de Bourgogne appellation
heralded strict conditions of production, traditional know-how, precision and a high-quality wine making
process.
: a temple of Crémant de Bourgogne in a former
underground stone quarry (tours, tastings, sales). 4 ha and 5 million of
bottles.
At the winegrowers’ place who have signed the "de Vignes en Caves"
charter. www.vins-bourgogne.fr
Caves Bailly-Lapierre © O. Maynard - S. Perche
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1 - 2, quai de la République - BP 30217 - 89003 Auxerre Cedex
Tél. 03 86 72 92 03 - Fax 03 86 72 92 09
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