The grapes of Burgundy. What are the noble grapes in the Burgundy Wine Region?

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What is the most planted grape variety in Burgundy?
Well, there are more than 10 grapes permitted in Burgundy wine appellations. However, the most planted grape variety in Burgundy is Chardonnay, with 49.2%, followed by Pinot Noir with 39.6%, than Aligote with 6.5% and finally Gamay 3.8% of plantings.
Apart from these four varieties in Burgundy, we can also find Sauvignon Blanc (Saint-Bris appellation), Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Melon (Coteaux Bourguignons AOC), César (Côteaux Bourguignons AOC, César can be also blended with Pinot Noir in Irancy AOC) and few others grapes.

Video was recorded at The Corkscrew Wine and Spirits Merchants in Dublin D02CX24.