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Côte de Nuits is a wine-producing area located in the Burgundy region of eastern France. It is named after the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, which is the largest town in this area.
Stretching for approximately 20 kilometers, Côte de Nuits is best known for its red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape variety, although it also produces a smaller amount of white wines using Chardonnay. This area is home to some of the world's most valuable vineyards, including the renowned Romanée-Conti.
The region comprises of several notable villages such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanee and Morey-Saint-Denis, each of them producing their unique style of Pinot Noir.
The climate in Côte de Nuits is a hybrid of continental and oceanic influences, resulting in cold winters but warm summers, which is ideal for grape cultivation. The soils are primarily limestone and marl, contributing to the distinctive characteristics of the wines produced.
The wines from Côte de Nuits are famous for their rich, complex flavors and aromas, with notes of red and black fruits, spices, earth, and sometimes game. They are typically high in acidity and can have substantial tannins, which makes them suitable for long-term aging.
Côte de Nuits is also part of the larger wine-growing area known as the Côte d'Or, which also includes its southern neighbour, the Côte de Beaune. Together, they form the heart of the Burgundy wine region.