| Category | Regional/Generic appellation since 16/03/1943 Only for reds. Originally an AOC for all three colours, but on October 17, 1975, the AOC for Crémant de Bourgogne was created for white and rosé wines. |
| Commune(s) of production | 384 communes: Department of Yonne : 54 communes Department of Côte d’Or : 91 communes Department of Saône et Loire : 154 communes Department of Rhône : 85 communes |
| Climats classed as premier cru | None |
| Colours and grape varieties | Red only: Gamay, pinot noir, césar & tressot (only in the Yonne). Allowed ‘accessory’ varieties: (10% maximum) aligoté, chardonnay, gamay de Bouze, gamay de Chaudenay, melon, pinot blanc, pinot gris. |
| Potential area of production | 49,500 hectares |
| Maximum yield per hectare | Red: 64 hl |
| 2018 crop | Red: Zero hectolitres |
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Source: BIVB