Climat

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A named vineyard parcel in Burgundy.

Full Definition

Climat is the Burgundian term for a specifically named and delimited vineyard plot, recognized for its unique terroir characteristics. Burgundy has over 1,200 climats, each producing wines of distinct character. The climats of Burgundy were granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015.

Related Terms

lieu dit terroir vineyard

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