Irancy is a small town located in the Burgundy region of northern France. It is also the name of an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for wine made in the surrounding area. The Irancy AOC is recognized for its high-quality red wines, which are usually made from Pinot Noir and occasionally from César grapes.
The village is located in a picturesque valley surrounded by sloping vineyards and it is just a few kilometers from the banks of the Yonne River. The vineyard-covered hillsides of Irancy, facing southeast to southwest, provide ideal exposure and growing conditions for the Pinot Noir grape.
Irancy wines possess a robust character, characterized by its tannic structure and expressive fruit. The wines exhibit flavors and aromas of cherry, strawberry and spices, often with a hint of minerality.
Founded in 1937, Irancy didn't gain its own independent AOC status until 1998, prior to this, the wines were classified under the generic Bourgogne designation. Despite this relatively recent elevation, Irancy wine has a long history, with vine cultivation in the region dating back to the Roman era.
Irancy’s vineyard size is quite small, totalling less than 200 hectares, thus, the wines can be a bit harder to find compared to their Burgundy counterparts and are often snapped up by enthusiasts who appreciate their quality and value.
