Chorey-les Beaune - burgundywine.com

Located just north of Beaune, Chorey-les-Beaune produces approachable, fruit-forward wines that reflect the generosity of the Côte de Beaune. The red wines, made primarily from Pinot Noir, display vivid cherry and red-currant fruit with soft tannins and a supple texture. They are known for early drinkability and excellent value. White wines from Chardonnay are rarer but pleasantly floral and rounded. The flat, gravelly soils of Chorey encourage smooth, elegant styles rather than concentrated power. Many family domaines craft excellent examples that highlight purity and freshness. Chorey-les-Beaune wines pair beautifully with simple Burgundian fare—roast chicken, charcuterie, or creamy cheeses—and capture the spirit of everyday Burgundy: honest, balanced, and inviting.

White Wines

White Chorey-les-Beaune is produced in small quantities but offers a graceful and approachable take on Chardonnay from the northern Côte de Beaune. The wines are delicately aromatic, with notes of white flowers, apple, and hazelnut framed by a soft, rounded palate. The gravel and limestone soils lend gentle minerality and freshness, while partial oak aging can add a hint of creaminess without overwhelming the fruit. These whites strike an appealing balance between brightness and texture, making them versatile companions for lighter dishes such as seafood, roasted chicken, or soft cheeses. Elegant and understated, they express Chorey’s quiet confidence and refined simplicity.

Red Wines

The red wines of Chorey-les-Beaune are a pure expression of Pinot Noir’s charm and accessibility. Grown on the region’s gravelly, alluvial soils, they emphasize bright fruit and supple texture over sheer power. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, and red currant mingle with subtle notes of earth and spice. On the palate, they are soft, rounded, and immediately enjoyable, with fine tannins and balanced acidity. These reds are typically vinified for freshness rather than long aging, though the best examples can mature gracefully for a decade. Chorey-les-Beaune’s reds exemplify the generosity of the Côte de Beaune—delightful, versatile wines that pair effortlessly with roasted poultry, charcuterie, or classic Burgundian stews.