The Mâconnais, the "wine cellar of Burgundy", covers a quarter of the Burgundy vineyard. Its clay and limestone soils stretch 50 km long and 15 km wide. Its contrasting landscapes alternate between gentle valleys and steep cliffs. Its diversity of terroirs gives white wines rich in aromas, with good ageing potential. The vines of this sunny region are planted up to 400 metres above sea level, on the best exposed gentle slopes. The kingdom of Chardonnay (80% of plantings), it brings together five of the most prestigious "village" white wine appellations: Pouilly Fuissé, Pouilly Vinzelles, Pouilly Loché, Saint Véran and Viré Clessé. For red wines (15% of total production), Gamay far outweighs Pinot Noir.