passe-tout-grains see Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grain AC below
Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grain AC [boor-GON-yuh pahss too GRAN]
An appellation that covers the entire Burgundy region for wines that are comprised of at least one-third Pinot Noir and up to two-thirds Gamay grapes and that are fermented together. This is primarily a red wine AC, although a small amount of rosé is also produced. The wine from this AC is fairly basic and ordinary; however, ongoing vineyard replanting is gradually increasing the available Pinot Noir grapes, which in turn is improving wine quality. Most of Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grain AC wines come from the Côte Chalonnaise, with small amounts from Côte d’Or.
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