Des Communal Appellations are also known as “Appellations Villages” and we have a total of 41 in Burgundy; from Pommard to Nuits-Saint-Georges.
From north to south, the Côte Chalonnaise has 4 Communal Appellations: Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny. Two of these are red wines made from Pinot Noir and two are whites made from Chardonnay, the expression of these Burgundy varieties is recognizable, of course, but with great distinction.
THE VILLAGES
MONTAGNY
Grown on hillsides, the vines bearing the Montagny appellation benefit from the sun early in the day. They source all the vigour that is so typical of our Montagny from brown clay and limestone soils. A luminous white Burgundy with a floral bouquet revealing silkiness in the mouth and flavours of white-fleshed fruit. A very pure expression of Chardonnay.
RULLY
The vines of the Rully appellation are located on hillsides. They draw from very clayey, brown limestone, and quite stony soils all the elegance that characterizes our Rully. Its sparkling color reveals notes of fresh fruit and spicy nuances. Rich in fruit, the palate combines freshness and roundness. A very pure expression of Chardonnay.
GIVRY
Situated between 240 and 280 meters above sea level, the vines of the Givry appellation are exposed east / southeast. They draw from clay-limestone soils and very calcareous subsoils all the generosity that characterizes our Givry. It reveals a nose of ripe red fruits and mousse enhanced by spicy notes. Pulpy, the palate is full of fruit, the tannins are silky. A very pure expression of Pinot Noir.
MERCUREY
The Mercurey appellation's vines are located on hillsides between 230 and 320 meters above sea level. They draw from clay-limestone and marl-limestone soils all the richness that characterizes our Mercurey. It reveals notes of raspberry and cherry with nuances of leather and spice. The palate offers beautiful body and melted tannins. A very pure expression of Pinot Noir.
RULLY
The vines of the Rully appellation are located on hillsides. They draw from very clayey, brown limestone, and quite stony soils all the finesse that characterizes our Rully. Its light ruby color reveals a nose of pomegranate and cranberries with spicy nuances. Elegant and fruity, the palate offers a beautiful structure. A very pure expression of Pinot Noir.
Among the Burgundy wines from the Côte Chalonnaise terroir, we offer you the chance to taste red and white wines aged in oak barrels or vats. The distinctive feature of these appellations of controlled origin is that they offer a wide range of aromas with scents of black fruits, white flowers, dried fruits, citrus fruits, etc. The grapes or berries come from several grape varieties, mainly Aligoté, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. The Côte Chalonnaise produces great red wines that pair perfectly with Charolais meat (the village of Charolles is just a stone's throw away) and great white wines that will accompany local AOC goat cheeses and Bresse poultry, also raised nearby, on the other side of the Saône.
