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Bourgogne Epineuil is the title given to the red, white and rose Bourgogne wines produced in the commune of Epineuil, in the far north of Burgundy. Epineuil is just a short distance east of Chablis and is quite removed from the core of Burgundy's wine-growing area in Beaune, 60 miles (100km) to the south-east.
Bourgogne Epineuil wine is made from Burgundy's key grape varieties: Pinot Noir for the reds, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris for the rose wines, and Chardonnay for the whites.
Epineuil's vines are grown on the limestone-rich soils for which the Chablis area is famous. The vineyards are mostly planted on south-facing slopes at varying altitudes of 600 to 1000ft (180–305m). The continental climate here contributes to the fresh, steely style of the white wines in particular.
Epineuil's vineyards are also covered by the Bourgogne Tonnerre title, so the majority of its white wines are sold under that more-specific appellation.
