11/18/2014 To compare La Cote d’Or with La Cote Chalonnaise. To review the history, geography, and climate of the Chalonnaise. To present the current development of the vineyards and wines of the 5 Cote Chalonnaise wine villages. 1 11/18/2014 Geology Climate Topography Viti/Vini Named for nearby town Chalon-sur-Saone which has been an important commercial center since ancient Gaul. Formerly known as the “Region of Mercurey”. Soils similar to the Cote de Beaune, except in Montagny. Climate is cooler due to less shelter and less favorable expositions. Grapes normally harvested one week later. 2 11/18/2014 Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise The top regional appellation for both red(64%) and white(36%) wine. Approved since the 1990 vintage. Strictly enforced, and 40% of samples are rejected. Best reds: Mercurey and Givry Best whites: Rully and Montagny Burgundy’s top Aligoté: Bouzeron Most prominent sparkler: Rully 3 11/18/2014 Only village appellation in Burgundy for Aligote. In 1979, received Bourgogne Aligote de Bouzeron appellation. In 1998, it was elevated to “Bouzeron”. (100% Aligote) 4 11/18/2014 Use Aligote Dore’ clone, not Aligote Vert. Plant on sloping marl-rich soil with limestone and thin top soil. Goblet train vines to control vigor. Limit yields to 50 hl/ha. Whole cluster press, use wild yeasts, and ferment in vats, with temperature controls. Vines: 116 ac -- Aligote only, no premiers crus. Wines: 32,111 cs 5 11/18/2014 Domaine A. et P. de Villaine Maison Bouchard Pere et Fils 6 11/18/2014 Named for Gallo-Roman owner, Rubilium. A legacy of vines passed to the Abbey of Saint- Marcel in the 11th century. Began sparkling wine production in 1822. Is a source of some of Burgundy’s best cremant. 23 Premiers Crus, 68% white wine. 7 11/18/2014 Soils are a mix of marls, often covered with ferruginous oolite from the Oxfordian period, and some Bathonian era. As elsewhere, the top of the slopes are whitish and stony, with more reddish and clay soils lower. Vines: Whites - 553 ac, incl 146 ac 1er Crus Reds - 329 ac, incl 91 ac 1er Crus Wines: White - 125,889 cs, incl 37,389 cs 1er Crus Red - 60,333 cs, incl 13,167 cs 1er Crus There are an estimated 375,000 cs of Cremant de Bourgogne originating in Rully caves. 8 11/18/2014 Domaine de Chevremont (Henri & Paul Jacqueson) Vincent Dureuil-Janthial Chateau de Rully 9 11/18/2014 Mercurey is the largest appellation in the Cote Chalonnaise. It is a larger producer of wine than any Cote d’Or appellation. Its wine reputation goes back to AD 557. The name recalls a Roman temple dedicated to Mercury, god of commerce and winged messenger. Its best vines are on south and southeast-facing slopes, north of the village. There are 31 premiers crus climats within two communes, Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous- Montaigu. Whites(15 %) show less fruit than Rully or Montagny, but have good weight. 10 11/18/2014 Vines: Reds - 1321 ac, incl 329 ac 1er Crus Whites - 274 ac, incl 74 ac 1er Crus Wines: Red - 263,000 cs, incl 14,993 cs 1er Crus White - 46,111 cs, incl 9,111 cs 1er Crus Note: 85% of production is red wine. 11 11/18/2014 Joseph Faiveley Michel Juillot Francois Raquillet Bruno Lorenzon 12 11/18/2014 A favorite of King Henry IV, perhaps because his mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrees was from Givry. Geologically, a transition zone from Beaune strata to the Liassic and Triassic period. Givry is a bustling small town, larger than Rully or Mercurey. It has 26 Premiers Crus. The vines begin north of town and continue southward, bending west in the commune of Jambles. Most of the premiers crus rest on the SE-facing slopes above the suburb of Poncey, southwest of Givry. White wines (19%) are similar to Montagny with medium body and a slight nuttiness. 13 11/18/2014 Vines: Reds - 553 ac, incl 240 ac 1er Crus Whites - 112 ac, incl 24 ac 1er Crus Wines: Red - 119,444 cs, incl 51,889 1er Crus White - 27,278 cs, incl 5,778 cs 1er Crus Note: 81% of production is red wine Cellier Des Pierres Rouges, Givry Fermenters at a modern Givry Winery 14 11/18/2014 Michel Sarrazin Francois Lumpp Jean-Marc & Vincent Joblot 15 11/18/2014 The southernmost appellation in the Chalonnaise, previously called “Cote de Buxy”. Since 1980, production has increased 8 times. Buxy is the commercial capital of the appellation, which has four communes: Montagny, Buxy, Jully-Les-Buxy, and Saint- Vallerin. The name comes from the Gallo-Roman period, the word “montanius” meaning mountain. The Duke of Burgundy gave land to a chapter of Saint-Vincent of Chalon in the Middle Ages. The appellation has 49 premiers crus and produces only chardonnay. Most of the premiers crus are on a series of SE-facing slopes southwest of Buxy. 16 11/18/2014 Soil is from the Liassic or older Jurassic, not as good as the middle or upper periods. It is limestone-based, with sand, clay, and quartz mixed in. Limestones are more evident higher on the slopes. The major co-op, Cave des Vignerons de Buxy, produces 65% of all of the appellation wines. It is a very highly respected co-op and is state-of- the-art. Vines: 768 ac, incl 496 ac 1er Crus Wines: 203,167 cs, incl 134,222 cs 1er Crus The Montagny appellation is 100% Chardonnay 17 11/18/2014 Chateau de la Saule Domaine Stephane Aladame Cave des Vignerons de Buxy 18 11/18/2014 Which one of the following Chalonnaise villages has soil from the oldest origin? A. Mercurey B. Rully C. Givry D. Montagny 19 11/18/2014 Which Chalonnaise village is a dominant Cremant de Bourgogne producer? A. Bouzeron B. Rully C. Givry D. Montagny This Chalonnaise village is home to one of Bourgogne’s most modern cooperatives, and has more premiers crus than any other village in the sub-region. A. Rully B. Mercury C. Givry D. Montagny 20 11/18/2014 Bourgogne Master-Level Study & Certificate Program 22 on-demand online lectures The core curriculum (the 17 seminars listed below) is taught by lead‐instructor: Lecture #1: The History, Geography, and Winegrowing Districts of Burgundy Lecture #2: “Terroir”, the Soul of Burgundy Lecture #3: Growing the Vines Lecture #4: Making the Wines Lecture #5: The Wine Law and Its Application Lecture #6: Chablis, Home of the World’s most exhilarating Chardonnay Wine Lecture #7: Gevrey‐Chambertin, made famous by Napoleon himself Lecture #8: Morey‐Saint‐Denis, Chambolle‐Musigny, and Vougeot Lecture #9: Romanee‐Conti anyone?? Lecture #10: The Mountain of Corton, gateway to the Cote de Beaune Lecture #11: Beaune and Its Siblings Lecture #12: Ahhh! Pommard and Volnay Lecture #13: Meursault, Puligny‐Montrachet, the Royal Court Lecture #14: Chassagne‐Montrachet andValue Villages in the Cote de Beaune Lecture #15: Côte Chalonnaise, the forgotten area of Burgundy Lecture #16: The Mâconnais, origin of Burgundy’s most consumed white wines Lecture #17: The Commercialization of Burgundy 21 11/18/2014 22 on-demand online lectures Plus… guest instructor recorded webinars, including: Lecture #18: Tasting the “terroirs” of La Cote d’Or with The Burghound(Allen Meadows) Lecture #19: A Review of Recent Burgundy Vintages with Becky Wasserman Lecture #20: Burgundy at the Table with Eric Hemer, MS, MW Lecture #21: Red Burgundy vs the World of Pinot Noir with Jay Youmans, MW Webinar #22: White Burgundy vs the World of Chardonnay with Karen McNeil 22.