Bourgogne Flashcards
Saint Bris crafts wine from….
Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris
What are the two sections of the Cote d’Or
Cote de Nuit & Cote de Beaune
What are the fine main sub-regions of Bourgogne?
- Chablis/Grand Auxerrois/Chatillonnais
- Cote de Nuits
- Cote de Beaune
- Cote Chalonnaise
- Maconnais
what is marl?
Limestone-rich clay
Bouzeron crafts white wine from…
Aligote
Generally, vineyards in the Cote d’Or face what direction?
East/Southeast
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
Maconnais
what is the only village in Bourgogne to produce Rose wine?
Marsannay
which Bourgogne village was recently awarded 22 Premier Crus?
Pouilly-Fuisse
True of False- Wines labeled as Macon-Villages are red only
False, they are white only
How many climats are there in the Chablis Grand Cru?
Seven official; 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 “negociant”
A company that buys grapes or finished wine to be released under their own label
What doil 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
True or False: A red Macon + 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
