World of Pinot Noir Presentation

2.  To compare La Cote d’Or with La Cote
Chalonnaise.
 To review the history, geography, and climate
of the Chalonnaise.
 To taste representative wines of the region’s
best pinot noir appellations.

5.  Geology
 Climate
 Topography
 Viti/Vini

6.  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 in the south. Climate is cooler due
to less shelter and less favorable expositions.
Grapes normally harvested one week later.

7. Grand Cru
Premier Cru
Village
Regional

9.  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.

10.  Best reds: Mercurey and
Givry
 Best whites: Rully and
Montagny
 Burgundy’s top Aligoté:
Bouzeron
 Most prominent sparkler:
Rully

13.  Vines: 116 ac
-- Aligote only,
no premiers crus.
 Wines: 32,111 cs

14.  Only village appellation in Burgundy for
Aligote.
 In 1979, received Bourgogne Aligote de
Bouzeron appellation. In 1998, it was
elevated to “Bouzeron”. (100% Aligote)

17. Domaine A. et P. de Villaine
Maison Bouchard Pere et Fils

19.  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.

21.  Vines: 768 ac,
incl 496 ac 1er Crus
 Wines: 203,167 cs,
incl 134,222 cs 1er Crus
The Montagny appellation is 100% Chardonnay

24.  Chateau de la Saule
 Domaine Stephane Aladame
 Cave des Vignerons de Buxy

27.  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.

29.  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.

30.  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.

34.  Domaine de Chevremont
(Henri & Paul Jacqueson)
 Vincent Dureuil-Janthial
 Chateau de Rully

35.  2010 Chateau de Rully
Rully “Les Molesme”
Premier Cru

39.  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.

40.  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.

42.  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.

45.  Joseph Faiveley
 Michel Juillot
 Francois Raquillet
 Bruno Lorenzon

47.  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.

48.  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.

50.  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

51. Fermenters at
a modern Givry
Winery

52. Cellier Des Pierres Rouges,
Givry

55.  Michel Sarrazin
 Francois Lumpp
 Jean-Marc & Vincent Joblot

56. 2011 Domaine Michel Juillot
Mercurey “Clos des Barraults
Premier Cru
2011 Domaine Joblot
Givry “Clos de la Servoisine”
Premier Cru

60. Laurent & Michel Juillot

61. 2009 Domaine Bruno Lorenzon
Mercurey “Les Champs Martin”
Premier Cru
2009 Domaine Francois Lumpp
Givry “ A Vigne Rouge”
Premier Cru

67. Bourgogne Master-Level
Study & Certificate Program

68. 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

69. 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

70. Time for a break