Beaune

/boʊn/ noun

Definition

A famous red wine produced in Beaune, a town in the Burgundy region of France.

Etymology

From Beaune, a medieval French town known since Roman times for wine production. The name refers to both the place and its distinctive wines made from Pinot Noir grapes.

Kelly Says

Beaune wine has been so prestigious for centuries that in 1443 a hospital was built there using wine sales as its main funding source—it's still standing today as the stunning Hospices de Beaune!

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