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15. Burgundy Flashcards

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1
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What is the climate of Burgundy?

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From cool continental (Chablis) to moderate continental (Maconnaise)

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What are the natural climatic hazards in Burgundy?

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  • Rain disrupting flowering and later harvest
  • Grey rot
  • Spring frosts (especially in Chablis up to May)
  • Summer hailstorms
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What is the position and the aspect of grand cru vineyards in Burgundy?

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  • Mid-slope (less prone to frost)

- South and south-east exposure offering protection from prevailing westerly winds

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Why are the soils at the slopes are better than those on the flat land?

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The soil is shallower (thus less fertile) and have a better drainage

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Pinot Noir accounts for which percentage of total vineyard area in Burgundy?

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33 % (1/3)

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Describe the characteristics of classical Burgundian Pinot Noir

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  • Red fruit flavours in youth that evolve into flavours of earth, mushroom as the wine matures
  • High acidity
  • Low to medium tannins
  • For best wines 16-18 months barrel aging is normal
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What is the most widely planted grape variety in Burgundy?

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Chardonnay (50 % of total vineyard area)

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What are the techniques that the Burgundian wine producers use for premium Chardonnay production?

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  • Barrel fermentation
  • Barrel aging ( 6-9 months)
  • MLF
  • Use of lees
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9
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What are the other grapes that are planted in Burgundy other than Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

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  • Aligote

- Gamay

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Why wines produced from Aligote is rare in Burgundy?

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Because, the areas are reserved for more profitable Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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Gamay can be used in what kind of appellations in Burgundy?

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Only in some regional appellations. For wines of village level and above, only Pinot Noir can be used.

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Chablis lies in the Valley of which river?

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Serein River

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What is the major climatic problem of Chablis? How do the growers try to overcome this hazard?

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  • Frost

- Sprinklers and heaters are used

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Where are the best vineyards of Chablis located?

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On the slopes with favorable south facing aspects

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Some of the lesser vineyards in Chablis are classified as:

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Petit Chablis

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16
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Which grape varieties can be grown in Chablis?

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Only Chardonnay

17
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What are the differences in tastes between Chablis/Petit Chablis and Chablis Premiere Cru/Grand Cru?

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  • Chablis/Petit Chablis has green fruit flavours with high acidity
  • Chablis Premiere Cru/Grand Cru show riper more concentrated fruit (citrus rather than green apple), more body still balanced with high acidity
18
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How many grand cru vineyards are there in Burgundy? In which regions are they located?

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  • 33
  • All the red grand crus except one, are produced in Cote de Nuits
  • All the white grand crus except one are produced in Cote de Beaune
19
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Which grape varieties can be grown in Cote de Nuits?

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Only Pinot Noir

20
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Name the key villages of Cote de Nuits from north to south with their most famous grand cru sites

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  • Gevrey Chambertin (Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Beze)
  • Veugeot (Clos de Veugeot)
  • Vosne-Romanee (Romanee Conti, La Tache, La Romanee)
  • Nuits St George
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Name the key villages of Cote de Beaune from north to south with their most famous grand cru sites

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  • Aloxe Corton ( Corton, Corton-Charlemagne)
  • Beaune
  • Pommard (white only)
  • Volnay (white only)
  • Mersault
  • Puligny Montrachet (Montrachet)
  • Chassagne-Montrachet (Montrachet)
22
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What kind of wines (red or white) are Cote de Nuits Villages and Cote de Beaune Villages?

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  • Cote de Nuits Villages can be red or white

- Cote de Beaune Villages must be red

23
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Why are the wines from regional appellations like Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits and Borugogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune have less body and concentration?

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Because of high altitude and exposure to the winds the climate is cooler

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Why are the wines from Cote Chalonnaise are lighter and mature earlier?

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  • Due to higher altitude, harvest is later and ripening is less reliable
  • Although the vineyards are still found on the hillsides, their aspect is less consistently towards east
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What are the village appellations of Cote Chalonnaise?

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  • Rully: W>R, sparkling
  • Mercurey: Red wines have high reputation
  • Givry: Smallest village appellation, reds particularly admired
  • Montagny: Only white
26
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What is the most commonly planted grape variety in Maconnais?

A

Chardonnay

27
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What are the most commonly planted black grape variety in Maconnais?

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Gamay

28
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What kind of wines (red or white) are Macon and Macon Villages?

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  • Macon: Red or white

- Macon Villages: White

29
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Poulilly Fuisse is a wine from. ….. region, made with …… grape

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Macconais , Chardonnay

30
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Compare Macon, Macon Villages and Pouilly Fuisse/Saint Veran white wines.

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  • Macon: Good balance of green apple and citrus fruit, medium acidity and medium to full body. May have hint of creaminess from MLF
  • Macon Villages: Similar in style to Macon but tend to display more ripeness, body and character
  • Pouilly Fuisse/Saint Veran: Ripe notes of tropical and stone fruits, matured in barrels for a time to enhance texture and flavours, complemented by toasty oak flavours.
31
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What are the regional appellations of Burgundy?

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Most generic: 
- Bourgogne Rouge
- Bourgogne Blanc
More restricted areas: 
- Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits
- Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune
- Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise
- Macon (Red and white)
- Macon Villages (White only)
32
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Regional appellations account for …% of the production of Burgundy region

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50 %

33
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Premiere cru vineyards account for …% of the production of Burgundy region

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10 %

34
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Grand cru vineyards account for …% of the production of Burgundy region

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1 %

35
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Chablis is what kind of appellation?

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Village

36
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From which grapes can white and red Burgundy made of?

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White: Chardonnay
Red: Pinot Noir

37
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How do the Cote de Beaune Pinot Noir differ from Cote de Nuits Pinot Noir?

A

They have a fruiter style

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