Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais Flashcards
What are the five village appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise from north to south?
Bouzeron
Rully
Mercurey
Givry
Montagny
What are the five village appellations of the Mâconnais
Pouilly-Fuissé
Pouilly-Loché
Pouilly-Vinzelles
Saint-Véran
Viré-Clessé
What are the soils of the Côte Chalonnaise like?
Similar to Beaune: weathered limestone and clay
What differentiates the landscape of Côte Chalonnaise from regions further north in Burgundy?
Flatter and more exposed to the wind. Despite being warmer, the increased wind exposure results in cooler climate conditions and later ripening
Which village in the Côte Chalonnaise is dedicated to Aligoté
Bouzeron
Which village in the Côte Chalonnaise is the birthplace of sparkling wine in Burgundy?
Rully
Which village in the Côte Chalonnaise produces the most structured Pinot Noir?
Mercurey
What are the five original premier crus in Mercurey?
Clos Marcilly
Clos Voyens
Clos du Roy
Les Fourneaux
Les Montaigus
What premier cru monopole in Mercurey is owned by Domaine Faively?
Clos des Myglands
What estate is considered the top producer of wine in Givry?
Domaine Joblot
What are the four communes of Montagny?
Buxy
Jully-lès-Buxy
Montagny-lès-Buxy
Saint-Vallerin
Who is the largest producer in Montagny?
Cave de Buxy (cooperative)
What are the primary grapes grown in the Mâconnais?
Chardonnay and Gamay
How many village names are authorized to be appended to Mâcon?
27
What are the two famous limestone formations found in the Mâconnais?
Rock of Solutré
Rock of Vergisson
