Bourgogne, November 5, 2026 — The 29 October 2026 marks a historic date for the winegrowers of the Côtes du Couchois. With the signing of the decree officially recognising white wines, Chardonnay white wines from the Couchois can now fully express its identity under the Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois blanc denomination.
This recognition, awaited for several years, crowns a collective effort and opens a new chapter for this Bourgogne geographical denomination.
A Small Vineyard ith a Great History
South of the Maranges, between the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, the Côtes du Couchois are home to around twenty family-run estates. Here, vineyards, meadows, woodland and valleys create a distinctive landscape. While the area has been recognised for its red wines since 2000, the cultivation of white grape varieties also has deep historical roots.
Lands of a Thousand Colours
Green, yellow, pink, purple or wine-red: the multicoloured clays inherited from the Triassic period give the Couchois a remarkable geological signature. Combined with slopes located between 250 and 400 metres above sea level, they help shape expressive wines made from Chardonnays that combine freshness, elegance and character.
A Collective Victory
Initiated in 2017, the process reached a decisive milestone on 6 April 2023, when producers voted unanimously in favour of recognising the white wines.
Led together with the Syndicat des Bourgognes, the initiative came to fruition in 2026 and opens new prospects for winegrowers, their wines and their area.
“A new recognition for a terroir that was already writing its story in white.”
2026: The First Vintage of a New Story
With the 2026 vintage, a new chapter begins for Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois. An invitation to discover distinctive Chardonnays, shaped by terroirs of a thousand colours and the expertise of passionate winegrowers.
