Côte Chalonnaise Flashcards
What is the soil type of Côte Chalonnaise?
weathered limestone and clay
In what year did Côte Chalonnaise officially become a geographic designation of Bourgogne AOP?
1990
- 44 communes
- 5 main villages
Name the 5 village appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise from north to south.
Bouzeran Rully Mercurey Givry Montagny
What 2 appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise only produce white wine?
Bouzeran
Montagny
What was the 19th century birthplace of sparkling wines in Burgundy?
Rully
-remains the center of Cremant de Bourgogne AOP production today
What 2 Côte Chalonnaise appellations produce the best reds in the region?
Mercurey
Givry
Which appellation accounts for roughly 2/3 of the entire output of the Côte Chalonnaise?
Mercurey
What is the only village appellation in Burgundy that produces white wines from the Aligoté grape?
Bouzeran
Name the most famouse estate of Bouzeran.
Domaine A & P Villaine, established by Aubert de Villaine (of DRC fame)
-works to create greater respect for the grape by cultivating superior selections of the grape—the golden Aligoté d’Oré instead of the green Aligoté Vert
What are the 2 communes that share the Rully AOP?
Rully and Chagny
What are the 2 communes that produce wines under the Mercurey AOP?
Mercurey
Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu
Name Mercurey’s original five premiers crus that date back to 1943.
(It now has 32)
Clos Marcilly Clos Voyens Le Clos du Roy Les Fourneaux Les Montaigus
Who owns the monopole premier cru “Clos des Myglands” in Mercurey?
Nuits-Saint-Georges’ Domaine Faiveley
Name 3 accalaimed domaines based in Mercurey.
Château de Chamirey
Bruno Lorenzon
Michel Juillot
How many premier crus does Givry have?
38
