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Climat

In Burgundy, a delimited vineyard plot that bears a name, sometimes for centuries.

In Burgundy, a climat is a precisely delimited vineyard plot that bears a name and gives a recognisable wine: Les Cazetiers, Clos de Bèze, Les Amoureuses.

The Climats of the Burgundy vineyards have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2015.

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