Montagny Flashcards
1
Q
Number of premiers crus in Montagny
A
49
2
Q
3 points of distinction for Montagny
A
1) older soils than the rest of Côte Chalonnaise
2) home of Cave des Vignerons de Buxy
3) finest whites of Côte Chalonnaise (100% white)
3
Q
Why is Montagny exclusively Chardonnay and when did it become so?
A
The higher prices being paid for Chardonnay led to a gradual replanting of Pinot Noir and Gamay to Chardonnay in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
