The name of this vineyard comes from ‘Sausseux’, which meant ‘a place where willows grew’. Over time, the name underwent changes in the local dialect; in the 18th century it was known as ‘Chaucheux’, which became ‘Choicheux’ and is now spelled ‘Chouacheux’.
LOCATION
On the outskirts of Beaune, heading towards Pommard
ALTITUDE
235 meters
SOIL
Clay-limestone
TASTING
AGEING
5 to 12 years
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES
65 years
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
White or red meat, braised or roasted small game, cheeses (Morbier, Comté, Citeaux)
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Optimal drinking window:
2029 – 2036
This recommendation is provided as a guideline and assumes optimal cellar conditions with no significant temperature fluctuations.
