Chorey-lès-Beaune Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Why do the wines of Chorey-lès-Beaune exceed the quality of other wines from the Saône Plain?
A
Due to an alluvial fan of limestone scree deposited by overflows of the Rhoin River
2
Q
What distinguishes the vineyards of Chorey-lès-Beaune?
A
Relatively flat and fertile with an alluvial fan
3
Q
3 points of distinction for Chorey-lès-Beaune
A
1) #1 among villages producing Côte de Beaune-Villages AOC wine
2) notable for its affordable pricing and early drinkability
3) majority of its vineyards lie on the flatter land east of route D974
