What percentage of Burgundy wine is produced at Grand Cru level?

• A. 1%
• B. 5%
• C. 2%
• D. 10%

Answer: (C)

Grand Cru is the highest level in Burgundy’s vineyard classification, and only a very small portion of the total production comes from these top sites. Because there are relatively few Grand Cru climats and they yield less wine, the share of Burgundy produced at Grand Cru level is kept very small. The commonly cited figure is about two percent of total Burgundy production, reflecting how rare and highly regarded these wines are compared with the broader range of classifications. So the best answer is the two percent option. The other percentages would overstate or understate how limited Grand Cru output typically is, given the small number of Grand Cru sites and their limited yields.