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This map provides a detailed overview of the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, one of the most prestigious winegrowing areas in the Burgundy region of France.

Oriented with west at the top, the map highlights the region's complex viticultural landscape and its world-renowned wines. It delineates the appellations contrôlées (AOC) of this predominantly red wine-producing area, with color coding indicating the classification of wines: pink for 1ère Classe, yellow for 2ème Classe, and green for 3ème Classe. The careful differentiation of these classes offers a comprehensive guide to the hierarchy of Burgundy wines as understood in the mid-20th century.

The map prominently features the Grands Crus communes of Chambolle-Musigny, Flagey-Échézeaux, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Vosne-Romanée, and Vougeot, all central to the identity of the Côte de Nuits. Individual vineyards, or vignobles, are meticulously named and delineated, including iconic Grand Cru appellations such as Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Chapelle-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, and Musigny, among many others. The map also marks the communal appellations of Fixin and Nuits-Saint-Georges, and references the communes producing "Vins fins de la Côte de Nuits," such as Brochon, Prissey, Comblanchien, and Corgoloin, as well as smaller surrounding villages like Larrey, Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte, Couchey, and Premeaux.

Above the map, panels list major vineyards, wines, and soil classifications, providing essential enological context and underscoring the significance of terroir in the region’s viticulture.

The Côte de Nuits and Hautes Côtes de Nuits stretch approximately 12 miles from north to south, forming the core of Burgundy's Grand Cru production. Known primarily for its red wines, this region also produces a limited but highly prized selection of white wines. The detailed cartography, with hachures indicating elevation and features such as rivers, canals, forests, towns, villages, roads, and châteaux, offers a richly textured portrait of the region’s geography and winemaking heritage.

The map aligns with the tradition of Louis Larmat’s celebrated wine maps from the 1940s, which combined expert cartography with a deep understanding of Burgundy’s viticultural nuances. It reflects the post-World War II formalization of appellation boundaries and wine classifications, providing a snapshot of Burgundy’s evolving wine landscape during the early 1950s.