Cote Chalonnaise: Grape Varieties

Question 1

What are the grapes allowed for Bouzeron AOP?

Answer 1

Aligote

Question 2

What are the grapes allowed for Givry AOP?

Answer 2

1. Blanc: Chardonnay, plus a max. 15% mixed plantings of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris
2. Rouge: Pinot Noir plus a max. 15% mixed plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
3. Blanc/Rouge “Premier Cru”

Question 3

What are the grapes allowed for Mercurey AOP?

Answer 3

1. Blanc: Chardonnay and plus a max. of 15% Pinot Gris
2. Rouge: Pinot Noir plus a max. 15% mixed plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
3. Blanc/Rouge “Premier Cru”

Question 4

What are the grapes allowed for Montagny AOP?

Answer 4

1. Blanc: 100% Chardonnay
2. Blanc “Premier Cru”

Question 5

What are the grapes allowed for Rully AOP?

Answer 5

1. Blanc: Chardonnay plus a max of 15% Pinot Gris
2. Rouge: Pinot Noir and a max. 15% combined mixed plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
3. Blanc/Rouge “Premier Cru”

Question 6

What Aligote variant is considered the superior and used in Domaine de Villaine’s Bouzeron wines?

Answer 6

The golden Aligoté d’Oré instead of the green Aligoté Vert.