FRANCE / BURGUNDY - Cote Chalonnaise

Question 1

What is the geographic location of Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 1

Southward extension from Santenay along the hillsides on the western edge of R.Saone

Question 2

What type of soil is found in Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 2

Weathered clay & limestone, similar to Cote de Beaune

Question 3

What climatic feature affects Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 3

Lots of prevailing winds

due to the lack of protection by the Cote d’Or escarpement and its rugged hills being a conduit for winds

Question 4

When was Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise created?

Answer 4

In 1990 as part of the umbrella Bourgogne AOP

Question 5

What types of wines are allowed under Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 5

Reds, whites & rosé from 44 communes

Question 6

What are the 5 main Village AOP of Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 6

From N - S:
* Bouzeron
* Rully
* Mercurey
* Givry
* Montagny
(B-owsette R-uthlessly M-ake G-ooner M-oan)

Question 7

What is the main grape variety used in Bouzeron AOP?

Answer 7

100% Aligoté only

Question 8

What type of wines does Montagny AOP produce?

Answer 8

Whites only

Question 9

What is notable about Rully AOP?

Answer 9

Allows white or red; main source of Cremant de Bourgogne

Question 10

Which AOP is known for producing the best red wines?

Answer 10

Givry AOP and Mercurey AOP