And has 5335 inhabitants (2004). The place is part of the Beaune district. The Côte de Nuits is the most northerly region of France where great red wines are made. It is famous for the red wines of the Pinot noir. Yet that grape variety is struggling here. It is susceptible to diseases and does not mature sufficiently every year in this relatively cool area. In some years the red wines of the Côte de Nuits therefore disappoint, but in other years they are excellent and belong to the absolute world top.