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Chevalier-Montrachet

Chevalier-Montrachet wine guide: the appellation in France, its Chardonnay, the dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Chardonnay
Styles
dry white
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Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Chevalier-Montrachet is an appellation of Côte de Beaune, France.

Chardonnay is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is limestone and marl.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running high sunshine.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and hillsides.

The region is known for dry white wine.

Labels here fall under the Grand Cru.

Soil
LimestoneMarl
Climate
Maritime/oceanicHigh sunshine
Terrain
ElevatedHillsides
Styles
dry white

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • Grand Cru

Bottles to look for.

  • Bouchard Pere & Fils Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
  • Bouchard Pere & Fils La Cabotte Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
  • Domaine Alex Moreau - Bernard Moreau et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
  • Domaine Colin-Deleger Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de beaune, France
  • Domaine d'Auvenay Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
  • Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
  • Domaine de la Vougeraie Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
  • Domaine de Montille Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France

Nearby regions.

Chevalier-Montrachet: common questions

01.
What grapes is Chevalier-Montrachet known for?
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Chardonnay is the signature grape of Chevalier-Montrachet.
02.
What kind of wine does Chevalier-Montrachet make?
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Chevalier-Montrachet produces dry white wine.
03.
Where is Chevalier-Montrachet?
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You will find Chevalier-Montrachet in France, where it is an appellation.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Côte de Beaune guide.

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