W When people talk about the absolute pinnacle of French wine, they usually mean the Côte d'Or – The center of the Burgundy wine region between Dijon and Beaune – that is what is meant. With over 30,000 hectares, Pinot Noir is the region's most important grape variety. In the glass, it unfolds aromas of cherries, violets, mushrooms, and spices , with a silky texture and lively acidity .