Burgundy's most underrated sub-region — the transitional zone between the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, comprising the five village appellations of Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny, and Bouzeron. The Chalonnaise produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of genuine Burgundian character at prices far below the Côte d'Or, and Bouzeron is the world's sole dedicated Aligoté appellation. The clay and limestone soils of Mercurey produce the finest reds — structured, age-worthy Pinot Noir that rivals village-level Côte de Nuits at a fraction of the cost. Rully's Chardonnay and Crémant de Bourgogne base wines are also of exceptional quality.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Chalonnaise vintage; Mercurey Pinot Noir and Rully Chardonnay both showed excellent concentration and the regional mineral freshness. |
| 2021 | — | Classic vintage; cool conditions produced wines of excellent acidity and the characteristic Chalonnaise translucency in both red and white. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron and Juillot Mercurey received extraordinary critical attention; value-conscious Burgundy lovers took notice. |
| 2019 | — | Outstanding vintage; Mercurey reds of exceptional structure and longevity potential; Chalonnaise's reputation for value continued to rise. |
| 2018 | — | Warm, generous vintage; Mercurey produced Pinot Noir of unusual concentration; Rully Chardonnay of good body and mineral depth. |