Nestled between the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, the Côte Chalonnaise covers around 5,600 hectares. The primary grape varieties are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Aligoté, producing fresh and fruity white wines. Annual production is approximately 20 million bottles, with 60% reds and 40% whites. The semi-continental climate and clay-limestone soils bring distinctive qualities to appellations like Mercurey and Givry.