Village de Saint-Véran // Photo DR BIVB & Armelle photographe
In Burgundy, the wine appellations have their hierarchy, and the Inao (National Institute of Origin and Quality) distributes “promotions” from time to time. Which parcels are affected? How long ? All the answers in this article.
Very soon: 1er crus in Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles
After the recognition of 1er crus in Pouilly-Fuissé in 2020 – a first in the Mâconnais – the very similar appellations, Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles must also see their most beautiful plots benefit from this prestigious classification. The files are well advanced, but we will have to wait for the 2024 vintage to see them succeed. A matter of administrative mille-feuille…
In the medium term: premier crus in Saint-Véran and Marsannay
Here are two other solid files, but a little less advanced: the recognition of premier crus in Saint-Véran (Mâconnais), as well as in Marsannay (Côte de Nuits). The applications are on the right track, but there is no hope of a result before 2025.
Maybe one day: Dijon, Lugny and new grands crus
Dijon wants its own complementary denomination within the Burgundy appellation. Some wines from the metropolis would therefore be called “Burgundy Côte Dijonnaise” or lieu de Bourgogne. We remain at the first level of appellation, but with a narrower geographical area and a bit of additional prestige. The request, made at the end of 2022, is only in its infancy.
In addition, the village of Lugny, which benefits from a regional level appellation in Mâconnaise, is asking to be upgraded to the “village” level, in the same way as Pouilly-Fuissé or Viré-Clessé. Again, it will take a few years.
Finally, at the top of the hierarchy, some first growths of Côte d’Or would be seen as great growths. We think of the Rugiens in Pommard, or the Saint-Georges in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The quality and the reputation are there. But beware: we are touching here on a politically as well as economically sensitive subject. It will take patience…
