|
In terms of climate, Burgundy is situated at the edge
of both continental and maritime influences, thus the
western winds, which bring rain, often lose any moisture
when they reach the hills. As for the cold dry north winds,
they ensure a good sanitary state of the vines.
The wine region of Burgundy, which extends over 250 km
long from Chablis in the north to Mâcon in the south,
runs along side the eastern slope of the Massif Central
and the burgundian plateau for almost 140 km.
The vineyards and villages follow the
right axis of the hill in a straight line. It is the lower
third of the slope, where the most moderate incline has
retained the "terre rouge" scattered with lava, where
the vineyards are situated. This narrow strip is rich
in soils whose diversity is due to the discontinuity of
geographical layers.
|
