AOC Montagny wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

A.O.C./A.O.P.

this is the Côte Chalonnaise’s most southerly appellation, embracing four villages and an area under vine slightly in excess of 350 ha. The vines grow on hillside sites facing east-south-east and enjoy good sunshine exposure. The appellation is for white wines only and the AC boasts 53 climate sites classed as first growths. The vast majority of the wines are produced by the co-operative winery in Buxy. Climate sites classed as first growths: in Montagny: Vignes Saint-Pierre, les Combes, Saint-Ytage, Les Charmelottes, Champ Toiseau, Vignes sur le Cloux, Les Garchères, Vignes Couland, Les Bouchots, Les Burnins, Les Perrières, Les Treuffères, Montcuchot, Vigne du Soleil, Les Maroques, Les Beaux Champs, les Macles, Creux de Beaux Champs, L’Epaule, Les Platières, Les Jardins, les Coères, Saint-Morille, Les Vignes Derrière, Les Bordes, Les Las, Les Gouresses, Les Paquiers, Montorge, Les Resses, Le Cloux, Sous les Feilles. In Buxy : La Grande Pièce, Le Cos Chaudron, Les Vignes des près, Le Vieux Château, La Condemine du Vieux Château, Le Clouzot, Les Pidances, Les Coudrettes, Les Vignes Longues, Cornevent, Mont Laurent, Les Bonneveaux, Les Bassets. In Saint-Vallerin : Les Paquiers, Les Cradoulettes, Les Coères, La Moullière, Les Resses. In Jully-lès-Buxy : Les Coères, Les Chaniots, Chazelle.

Grape varieties: Vins blancs secs : Chardonnay

The wines of this appellation

with their golden colour, they offer aromas of lemon and grapefruit with tones of hazelnut, almond, fern and mineral notes. These white wines are racy and attractive with a delicate bouquet. They are soft, well-balanced, fresh, refined and elegant, with good length. Try with seafood, langoustine, fish served with a sauce or goats cheese.