Burgundy:Chalonnaise

Question 1

Name the grape Varietals of Chalonnaise

Answer 1

Pinot Noir
Gamay
Chardonnay
Aligoté

Question 2

5 major villages north to south

Answer 2

1) Bouzeron
2) Rully
3) Givry
4) Mercury
5) Montagny

Question 3

Only appellation were Aligote is

Answer 3

Bouzeron

Question 4

Which village has 49 premier crus

Answer 4

Montagny

Question 5

5 major producers of Chalonnaise

Answer 5

1) Aubert de Villane
2) J.M. Boillot
3) Joblot
4) Louis Jadot
5) Louise Latour

Question 6

What is the only village to not have 1er Cru status

Answer 6

Bouzeron

Question 7

What is the 19th century birthplace of sparkling wines in Burgundy

Answer 7

Rully

Modern center of Cremant de Bourgogne AOP

Question 8

What two villages are known for their red wines?

Answer 8

1) Mercurey ( produces the firmest and most muscular reds in the Cote Chalonnaise)
2) Givry

Question 9

Who is the largest producer in Montagny and the entire Cote Chalonnaise

Answer 9

Cave de Buxy (cooperative)

Question 10

describe Côte Chalonnaise

Answer 10

25 km corridor of non-contiguous vineyards spanning hillsides along edge of the Saône River valley