Chardonnay

  • It is also called Beaunois in Yonne or Chaudenay in Touraine.
  • It originates from a village in Saône-et-Loire that bears its name.
  • Its leaves are orbicular, whole or with 5 lobes.
  • It represents 44% of the Jurassian vineyard (880ha).
  • It matures early and is very vigorous.
  • It flourishes on all types of soils, especially on poor limestone.
  • It is used to produce our dry and oxidative whites, our Macvins, Crémants and Pailles.
  • Marls of surface and clays with limestone.
  • It is present in all the AOP terroirs and products except Château-Chalon, it is scattered in a large part of the world's vineyards.