| Category | Regional appellation since 14/10/1943 The appellations Bourgogne Clairet and Bourgogne Rosé (which are interchangeable) are reserved for wines grown in the area of the Bourgogne appellation and follow the same rules as the red wines of this appellation. The appellation of Bourgogne Clairet de Marsannay was rescinded when the communal appellation of Marsannay and Marsannay Rosé came into existence 19/05/1987. |
| 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 | Rosés: Principal grape varieties: Pinot noir and Pinot gris. ‘Accessory varieties (15% maximum): Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc. César is not allowed to be more than 49% of the blend, though only a maximum 10% in the département of the Yonne – which is the only place it’s planted! |
| Potential area of production | 49,500 hectares |
| Maximum yield per hectare | Rosés 60 hl |
| Annual average crop | 5 year averages (2008-2012): Rosé 3,665 hectolitres |
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Source: BIVB