6. Crémant de Bourgogne Flashcards
What per cent of Burgundy’s production does Crèmant de Bourgogne account for?
10%
What is the production trend of Crèmant de Bourgogne?
Doubled since 2000.
From which four Burgundy departéments can fruit for Crèmant de Bourgogne be sourced?
1) Yonne (Chablis)
2) Côte d’Or
3) Saône-et-Loire (Chalonnais, Mâconnais)
4) Rhône (Beaujolais)
What are the five main sources for grapes for Crèmant de Bourgogne?
1) Mâconnais, Côte Chalonnais (Chardonnay)
2) Beaujolais
3) Areas around Chablis
4) Hautes Côtes de Beaune/Nuit
5) Flatland vineyards of the Côte d’Or
What is the largest single producer of Crèmant de Bourgogne?
Veuve Ambal
What are the three climates of Bourgogne?
North - cool
Central - continental
South - Mediterranean influence
What are the four hazards affecting growers?
1) Hail
2) Spring frost
3) Fungal disease
4) Esca
By the end of which month are growers required to declare their intention to make Crèmant de Bourgogne?
March
What seven varieties are permitted in Crèmant de Bourgogne?
1) Gamay
2) Pinot Gris
3) Pinot Blanc
4) Pinot Noir
5) Aligoté
6) Chardonnay
7) Melon
Crèmant de Bourgogne must be a minimum 30% of which three varieties?
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris.
What is the maximum per cent of Gamay permitted?
20%
What is the production split of Crèmant de Bourgogne?
Merchant houses - 58%
Co-operatives - 30%
Independent winemakers - 2%
What is the sales trend of Crèmant de Bourgogne?
Sales have risen by 1/3 2007-2017
What are the two main export markets for Crèmant de Bourgogne?
USA & Sweden
In which three countries are exports rising rapidly for Crèmant de Bourgogne?
UK, Belgium, Germany
