Original lithograph: Geisweiler

Burgundy — the province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay (small amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, though these must be labelled differently). The most famous part of the region is known as the Côte d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Côte de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (known chiefly for its whites), and the Côte de Nuits, north of Beaune (home to the most famous reds). In addition, the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais are important wine-growing regions, though historically a clear level, or more, below the Côte d'Or. Some also include the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.