This appellation is common to a number of villages, all situated in the Côte de Nuits region : Brochon, Fixin, Premeaux-Prissey, Corgoloin, Comblanchien. It is an interesting wine combining the different characteristics of the various "terroirs" : fairly soft and rich wines in the South to more tannic wines with a strong structure in the North. Pinot Noir is the only grape variety used for this appellation. 

At Joseph Drouhin's, the winemaking techniques remain traditional : hand-picked grapes, fermentation in open wooden vats, punching down the cap and pumping over the juice. The wine ages in barrels for almost two years and is fined with egg whites prior to bottling. 

Côte de Nuits-Villages is a delicious red Burgundy wine, and a great value. It has a beautiful, luminous ruby colour. On the nose, flavours of wild cherry, liquorice and other spices can be detected. Firm, fruity and well balanced, it can age for at least 5 to 6 years.