The Côte Mâconnaise

The hills around Macon are formed by a series of parallel faults facing either north north-east or south south-west, in the shape of a trapezium.

Stretching over about 50 kilometres, the Côte is formed by chalk ridges which become steeper as one moves to the south.

The scenery is half way between the vineyards of the south of France, and those of the Côte d'Or and the Côte Chalonnaise. Vines are planted as soon as all the conditions for the grape varieties are present (soil, exposure, slope). Chardonnay is to be found on chalky ground, and the clay soils are reserved for Gamay.