Bourgogne: Appellations Part 3 Flashcards
Where is the Cote Chalonnaise located?
This sub-region lies to the south of the Cote de Beaune and north of the Maconnais.
To the west lies Couchois, to the east, the Saone River.
Where are the vineyards in Cote Chalonnaise planted.
- Largely planted on east-facing slopes (like Cote de Nuits)
- Slopes are not of a continuous nature, resulting in more variety of exposures. (unlike Cote de Nuits)
What is the climate in Cote Chalonnaise?
Continental
How does the growing environment in Cote Chalonnaise compare to that in Cote d’Or?
Cote Chalonnaise is slightly cooler because it receives less shelter from the prevailing westerlies.
What are the soil types found in Cote Chalonnaise?
Limestone-rich marls, similar to that of Cote de Beaune.
However, in Givry, soils start to transition to the older, sandier marls of the Maconnais.
What styles of wine are produced in Cote Chalonnaise?
- Red
- White
- Sparkling
Production is 60% red.
How much wine is produced in Cote Chalonnaise?
Less than half of that of the Cote d’Or, and almost half of that reaches the market as Bourgogne Rouge or Blanc.
Name the appellations of Cote Chalonnaise.
From North to South:
* Bouzeron AOC (1998): 3%
* Rully AOC (1939): 22%
* Mercurey AOC (1936): 38%
* Givry AOC (1946): 18%
* Montagny AOC (1936):19%
Where is Bouzeron AOC located?
In a secluded valley in northern Cote Chalonnaise just south of the town of Chagny.
What style of wine is produced in Bouzeron AOC?
Dry White
Which grape variety is permitted in Bouzeron AOC?
Aligote
The cool expositions and shallow soils seem well suited to this variety, which has ripened on this area’s many north-facing slopes for centuries.
Where in Bourgogne was the first methode traditionalle produced?
Rully AOC in 1822.
Since then, cremant & mousseux have been the mainstay of the local wine industry.
What styles of wine are produced in Rully AOC?
- Dry White
- Red
- Sparkling
Twice as much Cremant de Bourgogne is produced compared to red & white combined.
Still wine production is:
* two-thirds white
* one-third red
Which grapes are permitted for use in Rully AOC?
White:
* [P] Chardonnay
Rose/Gris:
* [S] Pinot Gris
Red:
* [P] Pinot Noir
How many Premiers Crus are there in Rully AOC?
23
Which is the largest town in the Cote Chalonnaise?
Mercurey AOC
And it boasts the highest production.
Where does Mercurey AOC get its name?
From the Roman god of trade and commerce.
What styles of wine are produced in Mercurey AOC?
- Dry White
- Red
Mostly red.
Which grapes are permitted in Mercurey AOC?
White:
* [P] Chardonnay
Rose/Gris:
* [S] Pinot Gris
Red:
* [P] Pinot Noir
How many Premiers Crus are there in Mercurey AOC?
32
However, 75% of production is at the village level.