Cote Chalonnaise: Wine Law

Question 1

When did the Cote Chalonnaise officially gain AOP status?

Answer 1

In 1990, Côte Chalonnaise officially became a geographic designation of the Bourgogne AOP.

Question 2

How many communes are included in the Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 2

44 communes

Question 3

What wines are allowed under the Cote Chalonnaise AOP?

Answer 3

Wines Allowed: Red, white and Rosé

Question 4

What village appellations have been established in the Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 4

1. Mercurey: 1936
2. Montagny: 1936
3. Rully: 1939
4. Givry: 1946
5. Bouzeron: 1998

Question 5

What departement does Mantagny AOP belong to?

Answer 5

Saône-et-Loire

Question 6

Of the established Villages Appellations in the Cote Chalonnaise, which village doesn’t hold any Premier Cru Classifications?

Answer 6

Bouzeron

Question 7

What are Mercurey’s 5 original Premier Crus?

Answer 7

Mercurey’s original five premiers crus; Clos Marcilly,
Clos Voyens,
Le Clos du Roy,
Les Fourneaux, and
Les Montaigus—date to 1943.

Question 8

What two appellations in Cote Chalonnaise produce only white wine?

Answer 8

1. Montagny
2. Bouzeron

Question 9

What AOP does Mercurey belong to?

Answer 9

Cote Chalonnaise AOP