Cote Chalonnaise

Question 1

Soil

Answer 1

limestone and clay

Question 2

Grape Varietals

Answer 2

chardonnay
aligote
pinot noir

Question 3

How many communes

Answer 3

44

Question 4

5 major villages from North to South

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Only appellation were Aligote is

Answer 5

Bouzeron

Question 6

Which village has 49 premier crus

Answer 6

Montagny

Question 7

5 major producers

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Bouzeron

Question 9

What is the most famous estate in Bouzeron

Answer 9

Domaine A & P Villaine,

Aubert de Villaine (of DRC fame)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Rully

Modern center of Cremant de Bourgogne AOP

Question 11

What two villages are known for their red wines?

Answer 11

1) Mercury

2) Givry

Question 12

Between Mercury and Givry which produces the firmest and most muscular reds in the Cote Chalonnaise

Answer 12

Mercury

Question 13

Name a few acclaimed producers in Mercury

Answer 13

1) Chateau de Chamirey
2) Bruno Lorenzon
3) Michel Juillot

Question 14

Who claims the top domain in Givry

Answer 14

Domaine Joblot

Question 15

What are the 4 communes of Montagny

Answer 15

1) Buxy
2) Jully les Buxy
3) Montagny les Buxy
4) Saint Vallerin

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Cave de Buxy (cooperative)