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Bourgogne AOCs - Cote de Nuits Flashcards

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What is the topography of the Côte d’Or? What are the two sub-regions of the Côte D’Or?

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It is a limestone escarpment stretching from Dijon to Maranges, approximately 25 miles. Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.

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How many Grand Cru sites in Côte de Nuits? -Côte de Beaune?

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There are 32 GC sites.
Côte de Nuits:
Gevrey-Chambertin - 9;
Morey-St. Denis - 5 (1 shared);
Chambolle-Musigny - 2 (1 shared);
Vougeot - 1;
Vosne-Romanée - 8
Côte de Beaune:
Aloxe - Corton - 3
Puligny-Montrachet - 4 (2 shared)
Chassagne-Montrachet - 3 (2 shared).

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What is the climate of Côte d’Or? What are the climate hazards?

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The climate is continental with high continentality and diurnal range. There are hot summers and cold winters.
The hazards are spring frosts, hailstorm and excessive rainfall in May, June and October. Because of the short growing season this can impact significantly on the yield and harvest.

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Where are the vineyards of Côte de Nuits located? What is the soil type?

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They are located on EAST-facing slopes of the escarpment between 720-1150 ft./220-350 mtrs elevation.
The soil type is sedimentary limestones and limestone rich marls from 160-170 mya.

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Which grape is best suited to the soils of the Côte de Nuits?

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Primarily Pinot Noir.

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What is the main style produced in Côte de Nuits? Which AOC wines are an exception to the norm?

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Overwhelmingly dry red wine, firmly structured with dark berry fruits, earth and spice.
The exception is Chambolle-Musigny which produces more elegant perfumed reds.
There are small quantities of white.

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Which villages produce white wine in Côte de Nuits?

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Marsannay, Fixin, Morey-St. Denis, Vougeot and Nuits-St-Georges.

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When was Marsannay AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1987 for dry white, Rosé and red. Grapes are:
White- (P) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (P) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(0 GC, 0 PC)
Note: this is the only AOC in Côte de Nuits permitted to produce Rosé for which it is best known.

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When was Fixin AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry white and red. Mostly produces reds. Grapes are:
White- (P) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(0 GC, 6 PC)

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When was Gevrey-Chambertin AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry red. Only produces reds.
Grapes are:
White- (S) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(9 GC, 26 PC)

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What is Gevrey-Chambertin link to the hyphenated name?

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Chambertin was reputed to be the favourite wine of Napoleon. It’s fame was such that Gevrey petitioned to have the name of the vineyard added to the name of the village. This was granted by King Louis-Phillipe in 1847. Most other villages did likewise. It increased their marketability due to association with the reputed vineyards.

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Name the GC vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin.

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Chambertin,
Chambertin Clos de Beze,
Chapelle-Chambertin,
Charmes-Chambertin,
Mazis-Chambertin,
Mazoyeres-Chambertin,
Griottes-Chambertin,
Latricieres-Chambertin,
Ruchottes-Chambertin.
(Note - it is the largest village appellation in Côte d’Or.)

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When was Morey-Saint-Denis AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry white and red. Mostly produces reds. Grapes are:
White- (P) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Aligoté;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(5 GC, (1 shared), 20 PC)

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Why is Aligote included as a permitted grape in Morey-St-Denis?

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The climat of Monts Luisants is permitted to make 100% Aligote and as a blend.

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Name the Grand Cru vineyards of Morey-St-Denis.

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Clos de la Roche, Clos St Denis, Clos des Lambrays, Clos de Tart and Bonne Mares (shared with Chambolle-Musigny).

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How did the AOC system change wine production in Morey-St-Denis.

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Prior to 1936 its wine was marketed under Gevrey-Chambertin or Chambolle-Musigny. Its quality is recognised today as modern Pinot Noir clones are developed from stock taken from Clos de la Roche vineyard.

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When was Chambolle-Musigny AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry red . However Musigny GC can produce white. Grapes are:
White- (S) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(2 GC, (1 shared) 24 PC)

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What distinguishes wine from Chambolle-Musigny from other reds in Cote de Nuits?

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Its wines are regarded as more delicate, elegant and perfumed than the more structured reds. They are often described as “silken and lace”.

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Name the GCs of Chambolle-Musigny. What is unusual about one of the GC?

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Bonne Mares (shared with Morey-St-Denis) and Musigny. Musigny is one of only two GCs permitted to produce white wine. The other is Corton.

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When was Vougeot AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry white and red . Produces almost exclusively red.
Grapes are:
White- (P) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(1GC, 4 PC)

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Name Vougeot GC. What is unique about it?

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Clos de Vougeot. It is the smallest village in Cote d’Or but largest Grand Cru. Three quarters of total production comes from its single GC. It is unique because it is the only GC in Côte d’Or that is AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLOPE.

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What is Chateau de Clos Vougeot famous for?

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It is a national monument. Home to the Confrieres des Chevaliers du Tastevin.

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When was Vosne-Romanée AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry red . Produces exclusively red.
Grapes are:
White- (S) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(8GC, 14 PC)

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Name the GC of Vosne-Romanée. Which ones are “Monopoles”? (Marked with *)

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La Romanée *;
Romanée-Conti *;
Romanée-Saint-Vivant;
Richebourg;
La Tache *;
Echézeaux;
Grand Echézeaux;
La Grande Rue *.

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When was Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry white and red.
Grapes are:
White- (P) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(0 GC, 41 PC)

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Which PC vineyard in Nuits-Saint-Georges is regarded as GC worthy?

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Its flagship vineyard Saint-Georges.

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What role does the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges play in the wine industry of this area?

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It is a centre for wine shippers, brokers, negociants, cooperages and crémant production. 45% of its production comes from Premier Cru vineyards.

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What does Côte-de Nuits-VillagesAOC appellation provide?

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It allows lesser known villages to use a more well known name.

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When was Côte-de Nuits- Villages AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes are permitted? How many GC and PC?

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Awarded 1937 for dry white and red. Produces mostly red.
Grapes are:
White- (P) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc;
Rosé/Gris - (S) Pinot Gris;
Red - (P) Pinot Noir
(0 GC, 0 PC)

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Which villages share the Côte-de Nuits- Villages AOC?

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Fixin, Brochon,Premeaux, Comblanchien and Corgoloin.

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How can Côte-de Nuits- Villages AOC wine differ in style?

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Depending on source of the fruit, wine from the north will have chalky tannins and bracing acidity, whereas from the southern villages it will be soft on the palate with a rich amalgamation of spice and earth.

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Which two GC in Cote d’Or can produce white wines?

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Musigny in Cote de Nuits;
Corton in Cote de Beaune.

33
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How many PC vineyards in Cote de Nuits?

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Fixin - 6;
Gevrey-Chambertin - 26;
Morey-St.Denis - 20;
Chambolle-Musigny - 24;
Vougeot - 4;
Vosne-Romanee - 14;
Nuits St Georges - 41.
Total - 135

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Which is the largest/smallest AOC in Cote de Nuits?

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L -Gevrey-Chambertin;
S - Vougeot

35
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Are GC vineyards stand alone AOCs in Cote de Nuits?

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Yes

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