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Bourgogne Flashcards

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1
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What are the two classic grapes of Burgundy?

A

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

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What grape is associated with Chablis?

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Chardonnay

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3
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What is the climate in Burgundy?

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Northern continental climate

Winters can be severe (much more severe than in Bordeaux where the ocean plays a moderating role)

Hot summers

Autumn are cool and rain is frequent at harvest

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What is the annual rainfall in Bourgogne?

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650mm per year

Distinctly lower than in Bordeaux which has 890mm rain per year

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What is the 3 main natural climatic hazards in Bourgogne?

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  1. Spring frosts, particularly in Chablis when they can appear as late as May
  2. Summer rain - causing grey rot
  3. Summer hailstorms
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What are the three main soil types in Bourgogne?

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  1. Calcareous clay dominated and Chardonnay is usually planted on this
  2. Pinot Noir is planted where there is more limy marl
  3. Further south in Beaujolais, Gamay plantings enjoy granite soils
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Where are the best sites located in the Bourgogne?

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Mid slopes which catch the deepest layer of slope wash and act as sun traps

Even here would are shallow, rarely more than a metre and vine roots penetrate deep into the limestone bedrock.

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What are the two red grapes associated with Bourgogne?

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Pinot Noir

Gamay

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What are the two white grapes associated with Bourgogne?

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Chardonnay

Aligoté

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Why is terroir considered important in Bourgogne?

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  1. Because both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are very sensitive to subtle variations in terroir
  2. The steepness or direction of the slopes, depth, drainage and mineral content of the soils can vary dramatically within small areas
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Why are the vineyards in Bourgogne fragmented?

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Due to Napoleonic law of inheritance

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12
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How much of Burgundy wine is domaine bottled?

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40%

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Why has price risen for negociants in Burgundy?

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More growers choose to domaine bottle, wine available for large negociants has decreased resulting in a price rise

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Who knows the quantities and prices of wine for sale from different growers in Burgundy?

A

Brokers or courtiers

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Are the majority of wines grower vinified in Burgundy?

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Yes growers will vinify their own wines generally before either domaine bottling (40%) or selling to a négociant

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Why is there a large rise in single producers buying wine from their neighbours?

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As it is cheaper than purchasing land

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Where in Burgundy do cooperative cellars feature highly?

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Chablis and Mâcon

18
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What is Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire AC?

A

Regional AC in Burgundy (the lowest one in the pecking order)

Mainly Gamay

Some white produced, blend of Melon de Bourgogne and Aligoté

19
Q

What is Bourgogne Aligoté, where is it produced and what will you find there?

A

A regional AC in Burgundy

High acidity and low alcohol

Chablis and some villages on the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.

The village of Bouzeron has its own application for Aligoté

20
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What does Passetoutgrains translate as? As in Bourgogne Passetoutgrains AC?

A

Literally ‘chuck it all together’

21
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What is Bourgogne Passetoutgrains and what grapes does it contain?

A

It is a regional AC in Burgundy

Means ‘chuck it all together’

Blend of Pinot Noir (at least 30%) and Gamay

22
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How much Pinot Noir is needed in a Bourgogne Passetoutgrains?

A

At least 30%

Gamay also included in the blend

23
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What is the only grape permitted in Bourgogne Rouge AC?

A

Pinot Noir

24
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What is the only grape allowed in Bourgogne Blanc AC?

A

Chardonnay

25
Q

What is Bourgogne Rouge AC?

A

A regional AC in Burgundy

Which permits only Pinot Noir

26
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What is Bourgogne Blanc?

A

A regional AC in Burgundy that permitted only Chardonnay

27
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What are Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits AC & Haut-Côtes de Beaune AC?

A

Red and white wine made from 18 villages situated in hills behind the Côte

Lighter in body and less concentrated than Côte de Nuits.

Most made in the co-op cellar in Beunne.

28
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What is Bourgogne Côte Challonnaise?

A

A regional AC which covers Rully, Givry, Montagny, Mercury and some surrounding vineyards.
Mea ha of these areas are also ACs in their Ken right in

29
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How much of Burgundy wine is domaine bottled?

A

40%

30
Q

Why has price risen for negociants in Burgundy?

A

More growers choose to domaine bottle, wine available for large negociants has decreased resulting in a price rise

31
Q

Who knows the quantities and prices of wine for sale from different growers in Burgundy?

A

Brokers or courtiers

32
Q

Are the majority of wines grower vinified in Burgundy?

A

Yes growers will vinify their own wines generally before either domaine bottling (40%) or selling to a négociant

33
Q

Why is there a large rise in single producers buying wine from their neighbours?

A

As it is cheaper than purchasing land

34
Q

Where in Burgundy do cooperative cellars feature highly?

A

Chablis and Mâcon

35
Q

What is Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire AC?

A

Regional AC in Burgundy (the lowest one in the pecking order)

Mainly Gamay

Some white produced, blend of Melon de Bourgogne and Aligoté

36
Q

What is Bourgogne Aligoté, where is it produced and what will you find there?

A

A regional AC in Burgundy

High acidity and low alcohol

Chablis and some villages on the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.

The village of Bouzeron has its own application for Aligoté

37
Q

What does Passetoutgrains translate as? As in Bourgogne Passetoutgrains AC?

A

Literally ‘chuck it all together’

38
Q

What is Bourgogne Passetoutgrains and what grapes does it contain?

A

It is a regional AC in Burgundy

Means ‘chuck it all together’

Blend of Pinot Noir (at least 30%) and Gamay

39
Q

How much Pinot Noir is needed in a Bourgogne Passetoutgrains?

A

At least 30%

Gamay also included in the blend

40
Q

How much have exports of Beaujolais to the UK risen in the past year?

A

35% by volume and 9% by value

WSET 4 Unit 3 (42 decks)

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