The “Climats of Burgundy” Mission

Informing and mobilizing the public via a forum, which brings local residents and the property’s political guarantors together.

• 1 President > Aubert de Villaine, winegrower
• 1 Deputy President > Guillaume d'Angerville, winegrower
• 1 Board :
• Vice-Presidents > Colette Hervet and Jean-Pierre Gillot
• Treasurer > Michel Boss
• Anne Caillaud, Beaune Côte et Sud Urban Community Councilor
• Pierre-Henry Gagey, BIVB (Bourgogne Wine Board) representative
• Nicolas Rossignol-Trapet, CAVB (Association of Bourgogne winegrowers) representative
• Benoît de Charette, Chairman of the CCIR
• Jean-Pierre Rebourgeon, General Councilor, Chairman of Côte d'Or Tourisme
• Sylvie Martin, Regional Councilor
• Didier Martin, Chairman of Bourgogne Tourisme
• Laure Ménétrier, Head of Museums for the City of Beaune
• Anne Berthomier, Manager of the Dijon SCOT (Coherent Territorial Planning Scheme)
• 1 executive committee :
• Burgundy Regional Council
• Côte-d'Or General Council
• City of Dijon
• City of Beaune
• Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB or Bourgogne Wine Board)
• Dijon Urban Community
• Beaune, Côte et Sud Urban Community
• Pays de Nuits-Saint-Georges Municipalities Association
• Gevrey-Chambertin Municipalities Association
• Entre Monts et Vignes Municipalities Association
• Côte d'Or Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Confédération des Appellations et Vignerons de Bourgogne (CAVB or Association of Burgundy Winegrowers)
• Fédération des Négociants Eleveurs de Grande Bourgogne (FNEB or Federation of Burgundy Wine-merchants)

• Krystel Lepresle, Association Director
• Delphine Martinez, Communications and Patronage Manager
• Charlotte L'Hermitte, Tourism and Mediation Manager

• Defining the principles of political management
• Supervising and validating the orientation of the property’s management plan (annual action plan)
• Proposing budget plans for the management of the property
• Following-up and undertaking the ongoing management of the projects

1 joint Chairmanship :

• Mayor of Beaune, Alain Suguenot
• Mayor of Dijon, Alain Millot
• Representing the Burgundy wine trade, Pierre-Henry Gagey

9 Vice-Presidents :

• Burgundy Regional Council, François Patriat
• Côte d'Or General Council, François Sauvadet
• Dijon Urban Community, Alain Millot
• Gevrey-Chambertin Municipalities Association, Christophe Lucand
• Pays de Nuits-Saint-Georges Municipalities Association, Alain Cartron
• Beaune Côte et Sud Urban Community, Alain Suguenot
• Entre Monts et des Vignes Municipalities Association, Daniel Leriche
• Confédération des Appellations et des Vignerons de Bourgogne (CAVB or Association of Burgundy Winegrowers), Jean-Michel Aubinel
• Fédération des négociants-éleveurs de Grande Bourgogne (FNEB or Federation of Burgundy Wine-merchants), Frédéric Drouhin

A collective body

The Mission was created in October 2013, under the auspices of the Territorial Charter, which was signed in April 2011. Intended to supervise the management of the property, the Mission brings together the association, local decision-makers (politicians, government representatives, scientists, experts, professionals from the wine, business, tourism and culture sectors), all of which are involved in the consultation and decision-making process. Their purpose is to establish and implement an action plan, with the aim of preserving, developing and transmitting the Climats property. This is a crucial element for the inscription on the World Heritage List.

A unique joint chairmanship

The Territorial Committee is innovatively co-chaired by 2 local politicians; the mayors of Dijon and Beaune; and by a representative of the wingrowing sector. This double identity was chosen to reflect the reality of the property, as 80% of the zone nominated for inscription is vineyard farming!

The aim is to gather the widest possible support from the dynamic forces of the area, in order to sustain the project and ensure the long-term integrity of the property.

The management plan is more than just a tool, it is a global project for the entire property, providing a balance between preservation and development.
It represents both a "road map" of actions undertaken, and the key to the success of the UNESCO inscription nomination. The management plan clearly sets out the objectives defined by the Territorial Committee, and shows the long-term joint ambitions of all of the area's stakeholders.
Providing protection for the property, the management plan also accompanies its development and supports the area's economic and cultural growth.

Proposing and implementing property management orientation via an annual action plan.

• Local authority Directors Generals
• Wine organization managers
• Management commission representatives

Management of urban development, urban form, conservation of urban and architectural heritage, contemporary architecture, architectural quality of constructions, observance of regulations, surrounding countryside.

Regulatory protection, agricultural and winegrowing practices, runoff, erosion, quarry management, etc.

Public awareness, cultural projects, interpretation, sharing knowledge, tourist facilities, required professional expertise and training, equipment and amenities, etc.

Management and economic development of the area, equipment, needs of local residents, structural amenities, activity zones, maintaining social life, etc.