Burgundy (Part 4) - Cote Chalonnaise & Cote Maconnais

Question 1

Majority of Cote Chalonnaise vineyards have what aspect?

Answer 1

East-facing

Question 2

Despite having a continental climate like the Cote d’Or, Cote Chalonnaise is cooler. Why?

Answer 2

Less shelter from the prevailing westerlies

Question 3

What are the geographical landmarks to the N,W,S, and E of Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 3

N: Cote de Beaune
W: Couchois
E: Saone River
S: Maconnais

Question 4

Describe the soils of Cote Chalonnaise

Answer 4

Limestone rich marls (similar to Beaune) from Bouzeron to Givry. South of Givry it transitions to sandier marls similar to the Maconnais

Question 5

Describe the wines produced in Bouzeron AOC

Answer 5

White wines crafted from Aligote

Question 6

Rully AOC mainly produces what style of wine? What grape varieties are grown here?

Answer 6

Mainly cremant/mousseux followed by red and then white wine production

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir

Question 7

What are the appellations of Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 7

Bouzeron AOC
Rully AOC
Mercurey AOC
Givry AOC
Montagny AOC

Question 8

T or F: Mercurey AOC and Givry AOC primarily make red wines though they are also permitted to produce white wines.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T or F: Pinot Noir and Gamay were extensively planted in Montagny AOC but now the AOC only produces white wines

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What are the geographical borders of the Maconnais?

Answer 10

N: Cote Chalonnaise
W: Grosne Valley
E: Saone Valley
S: Beaujolais

Question 11

T or F: The Maconnais is the smallest sub-region in regard to area under vine

Answer 11

False, it is the largest

Question 12

Describe the climate of the Maconnais

Answer 12

Continental with Mediterranean influences

Question 13

What are the two soil types found in the Maconnais?

Answer 13

Limestone & Marl

Granite & Schist

Question 14

Name the appellations of the Maconnais

Answer 14

Pouilly-Fuisse AOC
Pouilly-Loch AOC
Pouilly-Vinzelles AOC
Saint-Veran AOC
Vire-Clesse AOC

Question 15

What is the most famous AOC of the Maconnais? Describe the wines produced here.

Answer 15

Pouilly-Fuisse

Powerful white wines (typically oaked) made from Chardonnay

Question 16

Chaintre, Fuisse, Solutre-Pouilly, and Vergisson are ______________.

Answer 16

Communes within Pouilly-Fuisse

Question 17

What is unique about the location of Saint-Veran AOC?

Answer 17

It is comprised of two non-contiguous growing areas separated by Pouilly-Fuisse

Question 18

Vire-Clesse AOC produces what styles of wine?

Answer 18

Dry and semi-sweet white wines made of Chardonnay