Chevalier-Montrachet is an ''

Appellation d'origine contrôlée In France, the ''appellation d'origine contrôlée'' (, ; abbr. AOC ) is a label that identifies an agricultural product whose stages of production and processing are carried out in a defined geographical area – the ''terroir'' – and using ...

'' (AOC) and Grand Cru

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Chardonnay Chardonnay (, ; ) is a green-skinned grape variety used in the production of white wine. The variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand. For new a ...

in the Côte de Beaune subregion of

Burgundy Burgundy ( ; ; Burgundian: ''Bregogne'') is a historical territory and former administrative region and province of east-central France. The province was once home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th until the late 15th century. ...

. It is located within the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. K. MacNeil ''The Wine Bible'' pg 191-195 Workman Publishing 2001 Bâtard-Montrachet borders the Grand Cru vineyard Montrachet and the Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru vineyard Le Cailleret in the east. In terms of the Côte d'Or hillside, Chevalier-Montrachet is located above Montrachet and is located highest of the five "Montrachet" vineyards. The AOC was created in 1937.

Etymology

The name derives from the Medieval legend that the Lord of Puligny divided his land between his eldest son ("le chevalier", the knight), his daughters ("les pucelles", the maidens) and his illegitimate son ("le bâtard", the bastard) : "Chevalier", "Bâtard" and "Les Pucelles" became three different plots within the commune of Puligny-Montrachet.

Production

In 2008, of vineyard surface were in production within the AOC, and 311 hectoliters of wine were produced, corresponding to just over 41,000 bottles.

AOC regulations

The only grape variety allowed for Chevalier-Montrachet is Chardonnay, unlike other white Burgundy wines, where up to 15% Pinot Blanc may be added. The allowed base yield is 40 hectoliters per hectare, and the minimum grape maturity is 12.0 percent potential alcohol.

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Etymology

Production

AOC regulations

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