Cote Chalonnaise: Location & Geography

Question 1

What commune does the Cote Chalonnaise extend southward from?

Answer 1

Santenay

Question 2

What is the approximate length of the Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 2

25 Kilometers

Question 3

What is the terrain like in the Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 3

The terrain is hilly, but less rugged, and there are plenty of conduits for cool westerly winds; thus, despite being further south than the Côte de Beaune, ripening may be delayed.

Question 4

T or F: Vineyards are strung together in the Cote Chalonnaise like they are in the Cote d’Or

Answer 4

False: Unlike the Côte d’Or, there is no contiguous march of vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise; vines are broken up amidst various hillsides and communes, and the area’s culture and economy is less dependent overall on the vine.