15 & 16 - Burgundy and Beaujolais Flashcards
Ten villages are entitled to there own appellation in Beaujolais. Who are the top 4?
Brouily and Fleurie (light and more perfumed wines).
Morgon and Moulin - a - Vent (more structured wines).
What is Beaujolais Noveau?
Made specifically for early drinking. Cannot be released to the consumer until the third Thursday in November. Not sold after the 31st of August the following year.
What is the hierarchy of appellations in Beaujolais?
- Beaujolais Cru
- Beaujolais Villages
- Beaujolais
What profile does Gamay commonly have?
Typically fragrant wines with aromas of raspberry and cherry fruit. Rarely have more than medium tannins and body. Lightest styles can be chilled.
With a climate similar to Maconnais, which varietal grows best in Beaujolais?
Gamay.
What are the two most famous village appellations in the Maconnais region?
Pouilly - Fuisse.
Saint - Veran.
Next level up Mâcon villages wines tend to have more?
Ripeness, body and character.
Maconnais wines tend to to have what common profile?
- Whites, balance of apple/citrus fruit, medium acidity and medium to full body. Some creamy textures if MLF has occurred.
- Reds tend to be light and fruity. Made for early drinking.
What is the most commonly planted grape in the Maconnais?
Chardonnay.
What are the 4 village appellations of the Chalonaise?
- Rully (more white than red made).
- Mercurey (highest red representation).
- Givry.
- Montagny (only white wines).
If a label has “Cote de Beaune - Villages” on it, what does it mean?
Must be a red, can come from anyone, or a combination of the villages of the C de Beaune.
What are the 3 Cote de Beaune villages with the highest reputation for white wines?
- Mersault.
- Puilgny - Montrachet.
- Chassagne - Montrachet.
Which Cote De Beaune villages only produce white wines?
- Pommard.
- Volnay.
Gran Cru Vineyards account for how much wine production in Burgundy?
Nearly 1%. There are 33 Grand Cru in total, 10 of which are in Chablis. Grand Cru must appear on the label.
How many Premier Crus are in Chablis, Côte D’or and Côte Chalonnaise?
Over 600 and they provide approximately 10% of Burgundy’s production. Label must state Premier Cru on the label.
What is above the commune appellations in Burgundy?
Villages appellations, then Premier Cru, then Grand Cru.
Name the commune appellations from Côte D’or from north to south?
- Gevrey - Chambertin.
- Vuegot.
- Vosene - Romanée
- Nuits St - George
- Aloxe - Corton
- Beaune
- Pommard
- Volnay
- Mersault
- Puligny - Montrachet
- Chassagne - Montrachet
The next step up from regional appellation classification in Burgundy is?
Commune appellations. Which account for roughly a third of production in Burgundy.
There’s a number of regional appellations in Burgundy that cover more restricted areas. Name them?
- Bourgogne Hautes Côtes De Nuits.
- Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune.
- Bourgogne Côte de Chalonaise.
What is the generic name for most Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Burgundy?
Bourgogne Rouge and Bourgogne Blanc.
In Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits what is the split of Grand Crus.
Red Grand Crus, all but one is produced in Côte de Nuits.
White Grand Crus, all but one produced in Côte de Beaune.
Côte D’or is split into two appellations, name then?
Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.
The only varietal permitted in Chablis is?
Chardonnay.
What are the Burgundy appellations from north to south?
- Chablis
- Côte D’or
- Côte Chalonaise
- Maconnais
What techniques did Côte D’or pioneer in Chardonnay production.
- Barrel fermentation
- Barrel ageing
- MLF
- use of lees work during maturation
Briefly explain the difference between Chablis, Côte D’or and Macon Chardonnay?
- Chablis, lean, steely and highly acidic.
- Côte D’or, complex and expressive.
- Mâcon, full bodied and riper fruit.
How much area accounts for Chardonnay growing in Burgundy?
Nearly half.
How much barrel ageing is typical for Burgundian Pinot Noir?
16-18 months. Higher quality wines have a proportion of time on new oak as well.
Classic Burgundy Pinot Noir has what profile?
Red fruit flavours in youth, evolving into earth, game and mushroom with age. High acidity with low to medium tannins. Can vary though.
Which appellation is the most important for Burgundy Pinot Noir?
Côte D’or.
In a wet growing season Pinot Noir is susceptible to what.
Grey rot.
What is the main climatic hazard in Burgundy?
Spring frosts particularly in the north.
What is the difference in climate from north to south in Burgundy?
Cool and continental in the north around Chablis. Moderate continental in the far south around Mâcon.
What are the dominant grapes of Burgundy?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
