Bourgogne Flashcards
What are the two primary grapes of Bourgogne?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Saint-Bris crafts white wine from…
Sauvignon Blanc/Sauvignon Gris
What are the two sections of the Côte d’Or?
Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune
What are the five main sub-regions of Bourgogne?
Chablis/Grand Auxerrois/Châtillonnais, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beane, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais
What is marl?
Limestone-rich clay
Bouzeron crafts white wine from…
Aligoté
Generally, vineyards in the Côte d’Or face what direction?
E/SE
What is the climate of Bourgogne?
Continental (maritime influence in the north, Mediterranean influence in the south)
Which Bourgogne sub-region has soils of granite and schist?
Mâconnais
What is the only village in Bourgogne to produce rosé wine?
Marsannay
Which Bourgogne village was recently awarded 22 premiers crus?
Pouilly-Fuissé
T or F: Wines labeled as Mâcon-Villages are red only.
FALSE. Mâcon-Villages is white only.
How many climats are there in the Chablis Grand Cru?
Seven official climats; one unofficial climat (La Moutonne)
What is a “climat”?
A named parcel of land in Bourgogne associated with Grands and Premiers Crus; a vigneron’s notion of a site
Passe-Tout-Grains is generally a blend of what two red grapes?
Pinot Noir/Gamay
What soil type does Chardonnay prefer?
Marl
Define “négociant”
A company that buys grapes or finished wine to be released under their own label
What soil type does Pinot Noir prefer?
Limestone or marls with high limestone content
Define “alluvial soil”
Soils formed by river deposits
Define “colluvial soil”
Soils formed by slope wash
T or F: A red Mâcon + DGC is made from Pinot Noir.
FALSE. It is made from Gamay only.
Define “premox”
Premature oxidation; a problem afflicting some Bourgogne white wines
What is the most common vine training system in Bourgogne?
Guyot
What river runs through Chablis?
Serein
How many Grand Cru vineyards are in Bourgogne?
33
Most Grands Crus are located at what part of the slope?
Mid-Slope
T or F: A Grand Cru bottling would have the name of the village on the label.
FALSE (with the exception of Chablis)
What are the two new premium categories within Crémant de Bourgogne?
Eminent, Grand Eminent
T or F: Crémant de Bourgogne must be made via the traditional method.
TRUE
T or F: In Bourgogne, it is the estate or domaine that is classified.
FALSE. In Bourgogne, the vineyard is classified, not the domaine.
