Wine area
Montagny AOC
Montagny AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Montagny AOC produces exclusively white Chardonnay from the southern Côte Chalonnaise.
Overview
Vineyards across Montagny-lès-Buxy and neighboring communes occupy limestone hills that give Chardonnay freshness, floral and citrus aromas, and mineral drive.
History
Montagny’s white-wine identity was protected by AOC recognition in 1936.
Geography
The appellation spans slopes in four communes around Buxy.
Climate
Continental weather, elevation, and easterly exposure support steady Chardonnay ripening.
Soils
Jurassic limestone and marl form stony calcareous soils with variable clay.
Wine styles
White Chardonnay exclusively, typically lively, floral, and mineral.
Notable features
Every wine in this village appellation is white, with a broad network of Premier Cru climats.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.