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15 - Burgundy Flashcards

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What is the climate of Burgundy?

What are climate challenges?

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since it covers large area, ranges in climate from cool continental in north (near Chablis) to moderate continental further south.
Rain can disrupt flowering in early summer and harvest
due to wet growing season, grey rot can be problem for Pinot Noir
spring frosts are also an issue, especially in Chablis
summer hailstorms can destroy crops

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Why is it that in Burgundy, basic village-level vineyards are located on flat sites or on bottom of slopes, and Premier or grand cru level are mid-slope?

What aspect to the highest-quality vineyards in Burgundy have?

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The hillside locations less prone to frost than flat land.

south or east facing exposure (gives protection from westerly winds)

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What are key characteristics of Burgundian Pinot Noir?

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red fruit flavors in youth -> evolve earth, game, mushroom with age
high acidity
low to medium tannin
whole bunches may be used
16-18 months barrel ageing for best wines

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Besides Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, what other varieties are grown in Burgundy

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Aligote (white grape, neutral wines, high acid)

Gamay (early drinking red)

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Where in Burgundy is Chablis located? Where are best vineyards planted?

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northern-most part of Burgundy

best vineyards are planted on slopes with south-facing aspects

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What is the major climatic problem of Chablis? What are protective measures used?

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frost

sprinklers and heaters

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T/F: Chardonnay is the only grape permitted in Chablis

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True

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What differentiates wines of Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru from Petit Chablis (lesser vineyards) or basic village level Chablis?

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they are located on hillside sites, better aspect. Riper, more concentrated fruit (citrus), more body, still balanced with high acid. some are fermented/age in portion of old oak and others fermented and stored in inert vessels to retain fruit.

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What are the two parts of the Cote d’Or? What is each known for?

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Cote de Nuits: longest-lived Pinot Noirs. All of red grands crus except one are produced in Cote de Nuits
Cote de Beaune: more southerly. more famous for Chardonnays. All white grands crus except one from Cote de Beaune.

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What is the hierarchy of Burgundy appellations?

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regional appellations, commune (also called ‘village’ appellations, single vineyard appellations (premiers crus and grands crus)

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What are the regional appellations of Burgundy? How much of the region’s production do they account for?

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Bourgogne Blanc and Bourgogne Rouge are the most generic appellations and can come from anywhere in Burgundy

Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits, Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune, Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise, Macon (red and white), Macon Villages (white wines only). regional appellations that cover slightly more restricted areas

They account for half of total production

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True/False: only the vineyard appears on label of grand cru wines (the term grand cru must also appear)

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True

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What are the key villages of the Cote de Nuits (with their most famous grands crus sites)?

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Gevrey-Chambertin (Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Beze)
Vougeot (Clos de Vougeot)
Vosne-Romanee (Romanee-Conti, La Tache and La Romanee)
Nuits-Saint-Georges

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What are the important villages of the Cote de Beaune (with their most famous grands crus)

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Aloxe-Corton (Corton, Corton-Charlemagne)
Beaune
Pommard
Volnay
Meursault
Puligny-Montrachet (Montrachet)
Chassagne-Montrachet (Montrachet)

All except Volnay and Pommard make white and red wines

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True/False: most premier/grand cru vineyards are divided between several owners

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True

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Is Cote de Nuits-Villages and Cote de Beaune-Villages a red or white wine? Which villages can they come from?

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Cote de Nuits-Villages: red or white. from vineyards that lie on Cote de Nuits
Cote de Beaune-Villages: red. comes from any one or a combination of villages on Cote de Beaune.

17
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Why do wines from the regional appellations Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits and Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune typically have less body and concentration than the main strip of vineyards?

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because they are at a higher altitude and to west of main strip - more exposure to winds and higher altitude means cooler climate.

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Where is the Cote Chalonnaise located in relation to the Cote d’Or?

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south of Cote d’Or

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What are climate factors that make Cote Chalonnaise less prestigious than the Cote d’Or?

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like Cote d’Or, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are main varieties. However, due to higher altitude, climate is cooler, harvest is later, and ripening less reliable.
vineyards are on hillsides but aspect is less consistently towards the east- the wines are lighter and mature earlier as a result.

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Where are the vineyards of Cote d’Or located and what is their aspect?

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Hillside of Massif Central (which runs along western limit of Cote d’Or). most favorable aspects are east and southeast facing

21
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What are the 4 village appellations of Cote Chalonnaise?

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Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny

Rully: important for sparkling wine
Mercurey: red wines have high reputation
Givry: good red wines
Montagny: only white

Each has premier cru vineyards but no grands crus

22
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What is the regional appellation that applies to all wines made on Cote Chalonnaise from Pinot Noir or Chardonnay?

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Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise

23
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True/False: Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape of the Maconnais and the reds are usually made of Gamay

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True

24
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What are the styles of red and white wines made under the local regional appellation Macon in Maconnais?

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white wines: balance of fresh apple or citrus fruit, medium acid, medium to full body. May be MLF
reds: light and fruity, early drinking

25
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How do white wines labelled Macon Villages compare to white Macon?

A

they display more ripeness, body and character. Macon Villages represent good value for money. Can come from a single or combination of villages

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What are the two most famous village appellations in Maconnais? What are their characteristics? Where are they planted?

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Pouilly-Fuisse and Saint-Veran
best examples: ripe fruit (tropical, stone fruit). matured in barrel. Some of richest and ripest Chardonnays in Burgundy with toasty oak.

Planted on limestone slopes of Roche de Solutre, east and southeast exposures. Slopes are like amphitheatres that trap sun and produce rich style.

WSET Level 3 (46 decks)

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