Bourgogne: Appellations Part 2 Flashcards
What is the meaning of the name Cote d’Or?
This region name translates to “golden slope.”
Many claim the name is derived from the yellowing of the vine leaves in autumn.
Bill Nanson, a wine writer, argues that it is simply a contraction of Cote d’Orient or east-facing hillside.
Name the wine regions of Cote d’Or.
- Cote de Nuits
- Cote de Beaune
Where is Cote de Nuits located?
This region extends 12mi/19km between Dijon and Corgoloin in Bourgogne.
Where are the vineyards of Cote de Nuits planted?
On the slopes of an escarpment between 720-1,150ft/220-350m in elevation.
Most vineyards face east.
The vineyards of the Hautes Cotes de Nuits are located above and behind this escarpment.
What is the climate in Cote d’Or?
Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune possess a:
* continental climate
* considerable seasonal and diurnal temperature variations
* Summers are hot
* Winters are cold
* Significant rain falls in May, June & October
* Hailstorms are not uncommon
What soil types are found in Cote de Nuits?
- Sedimentary limestones
- Limestone-rich marls
Note: formed 170-160mya
Which grape variety are the soils and aspects of the Cote de Nuits better suited to?
Pinot Noir
What are some typical characteristics of red wines from Cote de Nuits?
Firmly structured with dark berry fruits, earth and spice
Chambolle-Musigny, however, is delicately perfumed and silken on the palate.
Name the appellations of Cote de Nuits.
- Marsannay AOC (1987): 12%
- Fixin AOC (1936): 5%
- Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (1936): 21%
- Morey-Saint-Denis AOC (1936): 6%
- Chambolle-Musigny AOC (1936): 8%
- Vougeot AOC (1936): 1%
- Vosne-Romanee AOC (1936): 8%
- Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (1936): 16%
- Cote de Nuits-Village AOC (1937): 9%
[Cote de Nuits Grands Crus (14%)]
What are the authorized grape varieties for the village AOCs of the Cote de Nuits?
White:
* [P or S] Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Rose/Gris:
* [S] Pinot Gris
Red:
* [P] Pinot Noir
White varieties are considered primary in appellations authorized to make white wines; otherwise, they are considered secondary.
Name the 2 lesser-known AOCs located in the north of the Cote de Nuits.
- Marsannay AOC
- Fixin AOC
What styles of wine are produced in Marsannay AOC?
- Dry White
- Rose
- Red
This appellation is known for its production of delicate and fruity rose, which can be made from Pinot Gris and/or Pinot Noir.
Which grapes are permitted in the Marsannay AOC?
White:
* [P] Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Rose/Gris:
* [P] Pinot Gris
Red:
* [P] Pinot Noir
How many Grands/Premiers Crus are there in Marsannay AOC?
0
Which appellation’s wines were more highly regarded than those of Gevrey up until the end of the 17th century?
Fixin AOC
What styles of wine are produced in Fixin AOC?
- Dry White
- Red
Production here is mostly red.
Which grape varieties are permitted in Fixin AOC?
White:
* [P] Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Rose/Gris:
* [S] Pinot Gris
Red:
* [P] Pinot Noir
What topographical feature provides the vineyards of Fixin AOC protection from hail?
A forested windbreak on the western ridgeline.
How many Grands/Premiers Crus are there in Fixin AOC?
- 0 Grands Crus
- 6 Premiers Crus
The northern portion of the Cote de Nuits encompasses the villages and Grands Crus of which AOCs?
- Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
- Morey-Saint-Denis AOC
- Chambolle-Musigny AOC
Which is the largest village appellation in the Cote d’Or?
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
It has more Grands Crus than any other.
What style of wine is produced in Gevrey-Chambertin AOC?
Red
Based on Pinot Noir.
How many Grands/Premiers Crus are there in Gevrey-Chambertin AOC?
- 9 Grands Crus
- 26 Premiers Crus
Name the Grands Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin AOC.
- Chambertin
- Chambertin-Clos de Beze
- Chapelle-Chambertin
- Chames-Chambertin
- Mazoyeres-Chambertin
- Griotte-Chambertin
- Latricieres-Chambertin
- Mazis-Chambertin
- Ruchottes-Chambertin
What is important to know about quality in regards to wines from Gevrey-Chambertin AOC?
Although 20% of its vineyards are classified as Premiers Crus, quality depends upon the producer.
How did Gevrey-Chambertin AOC get its name?
Chambertin was reputed to be Napoleon’s favourite wine.
Gevrey petitioned to add the vineyard name (Chambertin) to that of the village (Gevrey) in 1847.
Prior to the establishment of the AOC system, which relatively unknown area had its wines marked as Gevrey-Chambertin or Chambolle-Musigny?
Morey-Saint-Denis AOC
The quality of wines were such that modern Pinot Noir clones were developed from one of this region’s Grand Crus vineyards (Clos de la Roche).
Note: Clones taken included 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, 778
What wine styles are produced in Morey-Saint-Denis AOC?
- Dry White
- Red
Which grapes are permitted in Morey-Saint-Denis AOC?
White:
* [P] Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Aligote (in climat Mons Luisant)
Rose/Gris:
* [S] Pinot Gris
Red:
* [P] Pinot Noir
How many Grands/Premiers Crus are there in Morey-Saint-Denis AOC?
- 5 Grands Crus (1 shared with Chambolle-Musigny)
- 20 Premiers Crus
Name the Grands Crus of Morey-Saint-Denis AOC.
- Clos de la Roche
- Clos Saint-Denis
- Clos des Lambrays
- Clos de Tart
- Bonnes-Mares (shared with Chambolle-Musigny)
Which Cote de Nuits appellation produces the most delicate wines?
Chambolle-Musigny AOC
They are often described as “silk and lace.”
What styles of wine are produced in Chambolle-Musigny AOC?
Red
Based on Pinot Noir.
How many Grands/Premiers Crus are there in Chambolle-Musigny AOC?
- 2 Grands Crus
- 24 Premiers Crus
Name the Grands Crus of Chambolle-Musigny AOC.
- Bonnes-Mares (shared with Morey-Saint-Denis AOC)
- Musigny
Name the only 2 Grands Crus in Bourgogne permitted to produce both red and white wine.
- Musigny (belonging to the Chambolle-Musigny AOC in the Cote de Nuits)
- Corton (belonging to the Aloxe-Corton AOC in the Cote de Beaune)
Name the 3 villages located in the southern portion of the Cote de Nuits.
- Vougeot AOC
- Vosne-Romanee AOC
- Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
Which village in the Cote d’Or represents the smallest wine commune, but the largest Grand Cru in the Cote de Nuits?
Vougeot AOC
Three-quarters of this AOCs production is from its single Grand Cru.
* Errata 2022
What styles of wine are produced in Vougeot AOC?
- Dry White
- Red
This AOC produces red wines (based on Pinot Noir) almost exclusively.
How many Grand/Premiers Crus are there in Vougeot AOC?
- 1 Grand Cru
- 4 Premiers Crus
Name the only Grand Cru in Vougeot AOC.
Clos de Vougeot
This is the only Grand Cru in the Cote d’Or that rests at the bottom of the slope.
What is the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot?
This is a national monument and home to Bourgogne’s promotional organization, La Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
It is located in the village of Vougeot, in Cote de Nuits.
Which village in Bourgogne is referred to as “the Pearl of the Cote?”
Vosne-Romanee AOC
What styles of wine are produced in Vosne-Romanee AOC?
Red
Based on Pinot Noir.
Describe the wines of Vosne-Romanee AOC.
Its wines combine as intensity of flavour with refinement, as in “an iron fist in a velvet glove.”
How many Grands/Premiers Crus are there in Vosne-Romanee AOC?
- 8 Grands Crus
- 14 Premiers Crus
8 of the most prestigious Grands Crus are located here.
Name the Grands Crus of Vosne-Romanee AOC.
- La Romanee *
- Romanee-Conti *
- Romanee-Saint-Vivant
- Richebourg
- La Tache *
- Echezeaux
- Grands-Echezeaux
- La Grande Rue *
Most are small and half (marked with asterisks) are monopoles.
Which is the second-largest village in the Cote de Nuits?
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
What styles of wine are produced in Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC?
- Dry White
- Red
How many Grands/Premiers Crus are there in Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC?
- 0 Grands Crus
- 41 Premiers Crus
Premier Cru vineyards account for over 45% of this area’s production.
The flagship Premier Cru vineyard, Saint-Georges, is believed to be Grand Cru-worthy.
Who does Nuits-Saint-Georges serve as a center for?
- Wine Shippers
- Brokers
- Negociants
- Cooperages
- Cremant producers
What is the Cote de Nuits-Villages AOC for?
This appellation allows lesser-known villages to use a more well-known name.
It is shared by 5 villages:
1. Fixin (in the north)
2. Brochon (in the north)
3. Premeaux (in the south)
4. Comblanchien (in the south)
5. Corgoloin (in the south)
What styles of wine are produced in Cote de Nuits-Villages AOC?
- Dry White
- Red
This AOC produces mostly red wines.
What are the characteristics of wines produced under Cote de Nuits-Villages AOC?
Depending on where the majority of the fruit is sourced, these wines can be:
* firmly structured with chalky tannins and bracing acidity (north)
* soft upon the palate with a rich amalgamation of spice and earth (south)
Where is the Cote de Beaune located?
This wine sub-region lies south of the Cote de Nuits and north of the Cote Chalonnais in Bourgogne.
It comprises a narrow stretch of vineyard land from the town of Ladoix-Serrigny to Maranges.
How do the vineyard slopes in Cote de Nuits compare to those in Cote de Beaune?
Cote de Beaune:
* slopes tend to face southeast
* escarpment is softer in profile & more broken
Cote de Nuits:
* faces east.
* escarpment is generally steeper & more consistent
Where are the vineyards planted in Cote de Beaune?
On an escarpment between 720-1,150ft/220-350m in elevation.
Behind the escarpment (to the west) is the Hautes Cotes de Beaune at 1,300ft/400m in elevation.
What soil types are found in Cote de Beaune?
- Limestone
- Limestone-rich marls
These soils were formed 160-150mya and are slightly younger than the soils of the Cote de Nuits.