The appellation of Montagny is located in the region of Burgundy called the Côte Chalonnaise (literally “hillside of Chalon”, a local large town) that is an excellent source of affordable dry white burgundy wine, always made entirely from chardonnay.
The Berthenet property is located in Montagny les Buxy, a typical burgundian village surrounded by its amphitheatre of vines. In fact the Berthenet family has been cultivating vines for almost 400 years. In 2001, Jean-Pierre decided to cease selling his grapes to the cooperative and now makes and sells his own wine and is a member of the “family” of Independent Winemakers of France. All the grapes are pressed using a pneumatic press and the wines vinified in a modern facility with temperature regulated stainless steel vats, all to assure the quality and freshness of his wines.
Jean-Pierre Berthenet produces a small amount of Aligoté, coming from old vines. This grape, which has its own appellation "Bourgogne Aligoté", is typically a very acidic grape, best known as the original base wine for Kir, the apéritif made with Crème de Cassis. His "Vielles Vignes" or "Old Vine Blend" offers more richness and fruit than the typical Aligoté wines from Burgundy, and is delightful as an apéritif, or as an accompaniment to light cheeses or picnic fare.
Jean-Pierre Berthenet
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The appellation of Montagny is located in the region of Burgundy called the Côte Chalonnaise (literally “hillside of Chalon”, a local large town) that is an excellent source of affordable dry white burgundy wine, always made entirely from chardonnay.
