Definition: ordinary Burgundy

Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC), which applies to red, rosé and white wines produced throughout the Burgundy wine region. The production conditions are less strict than those for the Bourgogne appellation (in particular, the alcohol content of the wines after fermentation may be lower). The grape varieties are the same for red and rosé (or clairet) wines. However, the grape varieties used for white Burgundy are Aligoté and, in the Yonne region, Sacy. Average production is 6,000 hectolitres, including 1,300 hectolitres of white wine.