Bourgogne Flashcards
Which AOCs use varietal names on their labels?
Regional AOCs only
Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru AOCs do not allow varietal name labelling
Describe Grand Cru wines in Bourgogne.
Grapes come from a single vineyard (climat) that has a reputation for producing exceptional wine
Grand Crus are separate AOCs
Only the vineyard name appears on the label along with “Grand Cru”
** Chablis is an exception to this rule, with the village name (Chablis) appearing on the label
How many Grand Cru vineyards are in Bourgogne?
33
Describe Premier Cru wines in Bourgogne.
Grapes come from a single vineyard (climat) with a reputation for producing high-quality wine
The name of the vineyard appears on the label along with the village name and the words “Premier Cru” or “1er Cru”
Not AOCs within their own rights
These are specific vineyards within the village AOCs, and considered part of the village AOC
How many Premier Cru vineyards are in Bourgogne?
662
Describe Village wines in Bourgogne.
If grapes come from a specific site (lieu-dit or single vineyard) that name might appear on label
Wine can be blend of different vineyards from the village
How many Village vineyards are in Bourgogne?
44
What are the two primary grapes of Bourgogne?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Which grape varieties are used in Saint-Bris AOC?
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris
What are the two sub-divisions of the Cote d’Or?
Cote de Nuits
Cote de Beaune
What are the 5 main sub-regions of Bourgogne?
Chablis/Grand Auxerrois/Chatillonnais
Cote d’Or
Cote Chalonnaise
Maconnais
What grape variety is used to make Bouzeron AOC?
Aligote
Generally, vineyards in the Cote d’Or face which direction?
East/Southeast
What is the climate of Bourgogne? What influences does it have?
Continental
Maritime influence in the north
Mediterranean influence in the south
Which village AOC in Bourgogne can produce rose wine?
Marsannay
Which Bourgogne village was awarded 22 premier crus from the 2020 vintage?
Pouilly-Fuisse
What type of wines can Macon-Villages make?
White only
How many climats are there in the Chablis Grand Cru?
7 official climats
Plus 1 unofficial climat called La Moutonne
What is a climat?
A named parcel of land in Bourgogne associated with Grand Crus and Premier Crus
A vigneron’s notion of a site
Describe the Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC.
Rose and red wine only
Must be at least 30% Pinot Noir and at least 15% Gamay
Grapes must be vinified together
Can include white grapes as a field blend
Regional AOC
(“Pass-too-grahn”)
What is a negociant?
A company that buys grapes or finished wine to be released under their own label