Bourgogne Flashcards

1
Q

How many communes are there in the Côte d’Or?

A

27

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2
Q

Domaine De La Romanee Conti comprises of how many Grand Cru Vineyars?

A

7 ( Le Montrachet, Romanee Conti, La Tache, Richeborg, Romanee-St.-Vivant, Echezeaux and Grands Echezeaux )

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3
Q

What is the only Appellation in the Cote de Beaune that includes a red and white grand cru?

A

Corton AOP

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4
Q

What is the pseudonym of Pinot Gris in Burgundy?

A

Pinot Beurot

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5
Q

What is the oldest appellation for sparkling reds in burgundy produced via the traditional method?

A

Bourgogne Mousseux

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6
Q

Among the nomenclature for French wine labels, what is the difference between “Montrachet” and “Le Montrachet”

A

Montrachet- wines are produced in the Pugliny-Montrachet commune
Le Montrachet -wines are produced in the Chassagne-Montrachet commune.

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7
Q

What is the smallest AOC in France?

A

La Romanée, at 0.85 hectares.

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8
Q

What is the smallest white Grand Cru in Burgundy ?

A

Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

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9
Q

Which day of the year does the Hospice de Beaune hold their auction?

A

3rd Sunday of November

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10
Q

What is Beaunois?

A

Traditional name of Chardonnay in Chablis

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11
Q

Name allowed grape varieties for AOP Irancy wines

A

Cesar and Pinot Noir

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12
Q

Name all Beaujolais Cru communes (10)!

A
Brouilly
Côte de Brouilly
Régnié
Chiroubles
Fleurie
Saint-Amour
Chénas
Juliénas
Morgon
Moulin-à-Vent
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13
Q

What does Cote d’Or mean in translation?

A

Golden Slope

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14
Q

What is the most planted grape in Bourgogne?

A

Chardonnay

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15
Q

What is the most planted grape in Bourgogne?

A

Bouzeron

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16
Q

Aligote is a crossing of…?

A

Pinot noir & Gouais Blanc

17
Q

Coteaux Bourguignons AOP shares the same wide dimensions as Bourgogne AOP but the regulation of red wine is different? What’s the difference?

A

Gamay is allowed in Coteaux Bourguignons

18
Q

What day is Beaujolais Nouveau celebrated?

A

3rd Thursday of November

19
Q

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most planted grapes in Burgundy, what is the third?

A

Gamay

20
Q

Why is the appellation Saint-Bris something of an oddity in Burgundy?

A

They use Sauvignon as their grape variety