Geology of the Burgundian Wine Coast - Excursion Book of the 13th French Sedimentology Congress | ASF Editions

The excursion book "Geology of the Burgundian Vineyard Coast" is a companion guide prepared for the 13th French Congress of Sedimentology in Dijon in 2011. This 60-page guide offers an in-depth analysis of the geology of the Côte de Nuits. Published by ASF Editions, this work is the result of the collaboration of Christophe Petit, Amélie Quiquerez, Françoise Vannier-Petit, and Emmanuel Chevigny.

General Problematic

The composition and functioning of vineyard soils on hillsides are influenced by various parameters acting at different temporal and spatial scales. Here is a detailed analysis of these factors:

1. Hydro-meteorological Factors: In the short term, from day to year, these factors control sediment transfer processes at the scale of plots and slopes.

2. Climate and Anthropogenic Factors: On a larger scale, from centuries to millennia, these factors modify the sediment dynamics of slopes, influencing flows, habitats, landscapes, and agricultural practices.

3. Long-Term Climatic Factors: Over thousands to hundreds of thousands of years, these factors shape the slopes at a regional scale through processes such as chemical weathering and the formation of cryoclastic scree.

4. Tectonic Factors: Beyond hundreds of thousands of years, tectonics plays a crucial role in controlling the evolution of reliefs and exposing various surface lithologies at the regional scale.

Diversity of Slopes and Vineyard Terroirs

Burgundy, particularly the vineyard coast between Dijon and Santenay (Côte-d'Or), is an emblematic example of the multi-scale and transdisciplinary complexity of studying vineyard soils. This wine region is studied from various perspectives: geology, geomorphology, pedology, climatology, and anthropogenic impact.

Conclusion

This book is an essential tool for geologists, winemakers, and all those interested in the intimate relationship between soil and vine. Through new geological mappings and high-resolution spatial geophysical and pedological investigations, this work offers a deep understanding of the Côte de Nuits and its unique vineyard terroirs. Dive into this scientific exploration that highlights the richness and diversity of Burgundian vineyard soils.

Product Details:

• EAN13: 9782907205696
• ISBN: 978-2-907205-69-6
• Publisher: ASF Editions
• Publication Date: 2011
• Series: 13th French Congress of Sedimentology
• Number of Pages: 60
• Dimensions: 29.2 x 21 cm
• Weight: 200 g