| The Vineyards of Château Chalon |
| Terroir and viticulture: Château Chalon, like all great wines, is the product of a unique terroir. Situated between 250 and 400 metres above sea-level, the vineyard soils are a blue and gray limestone marl further augmented by limestone outcrops that form the higher cliffs. These in turn help warm the micro climate, which enables the grapes to ripen fully. The slopes are orientated South to South-West, which gives the best exposure to sun, and the optimum protection from wind. In particular, the limestone cliffs that dominate these vineyards protect the vines from the prevalent northerly and easterly winds, allowing this vineyard area to retains its warmth long after the surrounding areas have cooled down. The vines are all planted on slopes, some very steep, reaching up to 45%. This has made it necessary for the winemakers to develop certain skills, for example; working with tracked vehicles, replacing soil that has washed down the slopes, building terraces, etc. A land tax adjustment which was introduced in 1977 has brought a lot of additional improvements by channelling water and facilitating the construction of better access tracks to the vine parcels. The total surface area of the Grand Cru appellation is 19 ha 64 a 42 ca (48.5 acres), traditionally split into 4 sections, Sous-Roche, Puits Saint-Pierre, Croix Sarrant, and Les Niods. |
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Photos of the Puits Saint-Pierre sector, taken in January 2011. Click on the images to see enlarged versions.
Photos of the Puits Saint-Pierre sector, taken in January 2011.
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