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The Grand Cru vineyards, which produce the best wines, are usually on the mid and higher slopes, where the grapes get the most sun exposure and the best drainage. Because the vineyards are located on the eastern side of a hilly area, they are protected from rain and the prevailing westerly winds. This region, in the heart of Burgundy is small – only about 40 km long, and only a couple of kilometres wide in some parts. The Cote d’Or is divided into the Cote de Nuits, south of Dijon to Corgoloin, and the Cote de Beaune, which runs from Ladoix to Dezize-les-Maranges. The most famous of Burgundy’s wines originate south of there, in the Cote d’Or, where all the “Grand Cru” vineyards are situated, with the exception of Chablis Grand Cru.
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Near Auxerre, Chablis, a white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, is produced. The region ranges from Auxerre (north) to Macon (south), and sometimes includes the city of Lyon if Beaujolais wines are considered as part of the Burgundy wine producing region.
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Burgundy wines are made in the Burgundy region of eastern France which includes the slopes and valleys to the west of the Saone River.