Côte des Bar

Sub-area of the Champagne AOC

The Côte des Bar is the southern sub-area of the Champagne AOC, in the Aube department between Bar-sur-Aube and Bar-sur-Seine. Pinot Noir makes up 83% of its vines.1,2

The area

The Côte des Bar lies in the Aube; its wine trail starts at Troyes.2 The Aube holds 23% of the Champagne vineyard.1 Pinot Noir is 83% of the vines, with small amounts of Chardonnay and Meunier.1

The commune of Les Riceys has 866 ha of vines, the largest wine-growing commune area in Champagne.2 It also gives its name to a still rosé appellation, Rosé des Riceys.3

Rules

Sparkling wines from the Côte des Bar are Champagne and follow the same rules, including at least 15 months from tirage before release and 36 months for vintage wines.4

See also

ChampagneRegionsRosé des RiceysRegionsPinot NoirGrapesBlanc de noirsStyles

Sources

  1. Comité Champagne. The Champagne region
  2. Comité Champagne. Wine trail: Côte des Bar
  3. INAO. Cahier des charges AOC « Rosé des Riceys » (modifications approuvées 11 Sept 2024, PNO) (2024-09-11)
  4. Cahier des charges de l'AOP « Champagne » - modifications approved by the INAO national committee on 11 September 2024 (national opposition procedure text) (2024-09-11)

Facts checked on 2026-10-19