Montagny
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- 4 communes in Saône-et-Loire, approximately 15 km south-west of Chalon-sur-Saône, in the southern part of the Côte chalonnaise
- A limestone summit ridge of Bajocian age (Middle Jurassic), overlooking a slope of Liassic (Lower Jurassic) marls and clays
- Soils with a high clay content — cold, sometimes wet, low in carbonates; locally enriched at the surface by limestone scree
- Plots on slopes facing east and south-east, at elevations between 250 m and 400 m
- Degraded oceanic climate with continental and southern influences; rainfall below 800 mm per year, with no summer drought
Human factors
- Monks from Cluny, Tournus, and La Ferté, together with the canons of Chalon, were cultivating these vineyards as early as the 6th century, producing both red and white wines
Product characteristics
- Clear, golden appearance with green highlights; aromas of acacia, hawthorn, honeysuckle, violet, and white fruits (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Fresh and mineral on the palate, with notes of hazelnut, verbena, and linden blossom; the premiers crus add toasty, vanilla character and considerable ageing potential
Terroir / wine link
- The slopes and easterly exposure promote early warming and good drainage, allowing chardonnay to express its full aromatic potential and finesse
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.