1960 The U K B G Guide to Drinks (3 rd edition revised)

U. K. B. G. GUIDE TO DRINKS

Montagny—White. Buxy—\^ite. Givry—Red.

3. The Cote Maconnaise. This area is much farther south and produces the fanious Macon wine (red and white), also Pouilly, Pouilly- Vinzelles, and Pouilly-Fuisse (all white), the latter is not to be confused with the wine of Pouilly-Fume of the Loire region. 4. The Beaujolais. The region lies around the town of Beaujeu in the Departement of Rhone much farther to the south. This area produces large quantities of wine of ordinary quality, the area being densely planted. The wine is sometimes sold under the name of the commune being these : Julienas, Fleurie, Chenas, Moulin- a-Vent. 5. Chablis. This area is responsible for the bulk of the white wine of the Burgundy area. The wines of this area are produced in and around the village of Chablis in the Departement of Yonne,north-west of Dijon and south of Paris. The names given to the wines of this area are:— Chablis-Valmur Chablis-Vaudesir Chablis-Grenouilles The name of Chablis-Moutonne is the trade name given to wines of a firm of shippers of London. All these wines are extremely dry, with a greenish- yeUow colour. The name Passe-tous-Grains means a wine made from a blend of Pinot and Gamay grapes,typical of the Burgundy area. Petit Chabhs Chablis-Clos

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