Chorey-lès-Beaune

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• The vineyard sits within the rectilinear relief of the Côte de Beaune, of tectonic origin, which extends over approximately 25 kilometres in a north-east/south-west direction.
• Chorey-lès-Beaune is established on the alluvial fans of two valleys that differ in their lithology, the southern fan, corresponding to the alluvial deposits of the Rhoin, being particularly rich in calcareous gravels.
• The northern fan, formed by a dry valley draining the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, is more clayey and rich in chailles, flint nodules released by the dissolution of certain calcareous layers in the plateau.
• The soils of the delimited parcels are clayey in the northern part and more gravelly and calcareous on the southern fan, with a deep structure and an abundance of coarse elements ensuring effective drainage.
• The cool oceanic climate is tempered by continental or southerly influences channelled along the Rhône–Saône axis, with moderate rainfall of around 750 millimetres per year and a mean annual temperature of 10.5 °C.
• The Chorey-lès-Beaune geographical area benefits from a wide eastward exposure that promotes morning warming, as well as good air circulation that is particularly important in autumn.

• The earliest evidence of vines in Chorey-lès-Beaune dates to 706, mentioned in the testament of Ansebert, Bishop of Autun.
• The Chorey-lès-Beaune appellation d'origine contrôlée was recognised in 1937, after the name Beaune, under which the wines had previously been sold, was reserved in 1936 for its own appellation.
• The vines are planted at a density of more than 9,000 plants per hectare, with Pinot noir and Chardonnay as the dominant grape varieties.

• The red wines are highly elegant, characterised by great suppleness, and often display aromas of small red fruits.
• Certain vintages show a stronger tannic structure, which gives them a distinct character as wines for ageing.
• The white wines are equally supple, with fine acidity and a predominantly floral character, highly expressive from their youth.

• The position entirely on an alluvial fan widely open to the plain, combined with the cool oceanic climate, gives Chorey-lès-Beaune wines a characteristic freshness and elegance.
• The presence of calcareous pebbles in the south and siliceous stones in the northern part ensures good warming of the soil.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Dénominations géographiques complémentaires

• Chorey-lès-Beaune ou Chorey-lès-Beaune Côte de Beaune AOC (PDO)

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Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF) — approved 7 décembre 2011, JORF 8 décembre 2011
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — BIVB