| Category | Regional appellation since 17/10/1975 The appellation also includes 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 | White & Rosé: Main varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (minimum 30%). Secondary varieties include: Gamay (20% maximum), Aligoté, Melon, Sacy |
| Potential area of production | The whole of greater Burgundy – 49,500 hectares – is potentially available. In practice a little over 2,000 hecatres is currently in use for this wine |
| Maximum yield per hectare | Whites and rosés 90 hl |
| 2018 declared volume: | White & Rosé: 225,699 hectolitres 1 hectolitre (hl) = 100 litres = 133 bottles |
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Source: BIVB