Bourgogne

Question 1

How many AOCs does Burgundy have?

Answer 1

Burgundy has approximately 100 AOCs.

Question 2

What are the five regions of Bourgogne?

Answer 2

The five regions are :

• Chablis,
• Côte de nuits,
• Côte de Beaune,
• Côte Chalonnaise,
• Mâconnais

Question 3

Who lived in Bourgogne before the Roman conquest of 52BC?

Answer 3

The Eduens, a Celtic tribe, lived in what is now modern day Bourgogne and was a major cross-roads between celtic tribes and the Roman Empire.

Question 4

What are the four rivers that flow through Bourgogne?

Answer 4

The four rivers are :

• Saône
• Rhône
• Loire
• Seine.

Question 5

For every 250 foot increase in elevation, the temperature drops by how many degrees?

Answer 5

The temperature drops by 1^o degree for every 250 foot increase in elevation.

Question 6

What is the primary soil type of the Chablis and Petit Chablis AOCs?

Answer 6

The primary soil type of the Chablis and Petit Chablis AOCs is :

• Portlandian Marl

Question 7

What village is home to the La Tâche and Échezeaux Grand Crus?

Answer 7

The home to the La Tâche and Échezeaux Grand Crus is :

• Vosne-Romanee in the Côtes de Nuits.

Question 8

Does Bourgogne produce more red or white wine?

Answer 8

Bourgogne produce more white wine than red :

• 66% of Bourgogne’s production is white

Question 9

What Côte Chalonnaise AOC produces only white wines?