Mazoyères-Chambertin

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Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• The relief of the Côte de Nuits, of tectonic origin, extends for approximately 25 kilometres in a general north/south direction and separates the limestone plateaus of the Hautes Côtes from the Bresse plain.
• The plots delimited for harvest are situated on the lower slopes, at an altitude of between 260 and 280 metres, on a slight terrace of complex geological composition.
• On the western part of the terrace, the plots lie on a substrate of hard Bajocian limestone (Middle Jurassic), formerly quarried as dimension stone, while the eastern part is covered with calcareous clay-and-gravel material from an alluvial fan of the Combe Grisard.
• The soils are little developed, generally carbonate-rich and shallow, well-draining, with a texture showing a high proportion of clay and red silt derived from the weathering of the bedrock.
• The cool oceanic climate, moderated by continental or southern influences carried along the Rhône-Saône axis, has moderate rainfall of around 750 millimetres per year and an average annual temperature of 10.5°C.

• The 1931 ruling of the Dijon court recognised the wines from the "Mazoyères" plots, sold under the name "Mazoyères-Chambertin", as an appellation of origin and set its geographical boundaries.
• The appellation d'origine contrôlée "Mazoyères-Chambertin" was recognised by decree in 1937, and by an accepted usage the wines from "Charmes", a named vineyard site immediately to the north, may also bear this name.

• The wines show a dense tannic structure combined with great finesse, with complex aromas frequently blending red fruit and spice or notes of forest floor.
• These wines are marked by considerable longevity, and a few years of ageing help reveal their full potential.

• The topographical position provides optimal sun exposure thanks to its orientation toward the rising sun and protection from morning fog owing to its position above the lower slopes.
• At the mouth of the Combe Grisard, the soils that have developed over a few decimetres of stony debris allow good root penetration and encourage drainage.

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

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Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF)
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — BIVB