Coulanges-la-Vineuse

Coulanges-la-Vineuse is a commune in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France. It is particularly known for its viticulture and the production of quality wines.

Geography

Coulanges-la-Vineuse is located in the Yonne department, which is part of the larger Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The commune is nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills, which provide an ideal environment for viticulture.

Viticulture

The commune is renowned for its viticulture, with a long history of wine production. The vineyards of Coulanges-la-Vineuse are part of the larger Burgundy wine region, and the wines produced here are classified as Bourgogne AOC, a designation that guarantees their quality and authenticity.

The primary grape varieties grown in Coulanges-la-Vineuse are Pinot noir and Chardonnay, which are used to produce red and white wines respectively. The wines from this region are known for their complexity and depth of flavor, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earth in the reds, and apple, pear, and mineral in the whites.

History

The history of Coulanges-la-Vineuse is closely tied to its viticulture. The cultivation of vines in the region dates back to the Roman Empire, and the commune's name itself is derived from the Latin colonia, meaning colony, and vinea, meaning vineyard.

Over the centuries, the vineyards of Coulanges-la-Vineuse have been carefully tended and improved, resulting in the high-quality wines that the commune is known for today.

See also

• Communes of the Yonne department
• Burgundy wine
• Bourgogne AOC