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What is the climate of Bourgogne?

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Continental climate overall with oceanic influences in north and Mediterranean influences in south.

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List seven regional AOCs in Bourgogne

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  1. Bourgogne AOC
  2. Coteaux Bourguignons AOC
  3. Macon AOC
  4. Cremant de Bourgogne AOC
  5. Bourgogne Mousseux AOC (Sparkling Red)
  6. Bourgogne Aligote AOC
  7. Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC
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This AOC is named the largest town in the Cote Chalonnaise and boasts the highest production. Name the AOC.

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Mercury AOC

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How may producers in one single Grand Cru of Clos de Vougeot?

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80

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What is the name of Grand Cru that Chassagne-Montrachet AOC does not share with Puligny-Montrachet?

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Criots-Batard-Montrachet

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6
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What did Philippe the Bold do to grape growing in Burgundy?

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He outlawed Gamay to promote Pinot Noir.

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What is the primary grape variety of Bouzeron?

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Aligote

Bourgogne Aligote is another Aligote appellation

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How many coopeatives, negociants and estates in Bourgogne?

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  1. 16 cooperatives
  2. 266 negociants
  3. 3,577 estates
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True or False

Pinot Blanc can be used in many regional, village and even some Grand Cru appellation.

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True

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What grape variety is grown in Bouzeron AOC?

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Aligote

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11
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How many DGCs in Bourgogne AOC?

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13 DGCs

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What is the primary grape variety of Marsannay and Bourgogne Rose?

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Pinot Beurot (Pinot Gris)

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What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Chablis?

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Beaunois

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Describe bottom slope of Cote d’Or and what it is suited for:

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  • Has the deepest soils and retains the most amount of water
  • This is where the village AOCs are located
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How long (in km) from north to south Bourgogne?

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140 mi/224 km

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16
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Define “Coomb”

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A short or shallow valley, usually dry, within a limestone escarpment

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17
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What happened during the French Revolution in Burgundy?

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The great domaines were broken up. Few monopoles survived.

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How the wines that are 85% or more Gamay in Bourgogne AOC must be labeled and where the grapes need to be sourced from?

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  • Bourgogne Gamay
  • From the area of Beaujolais Crus
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What does Bourgogne represent in percentage of French wine revenue (among still wines)?

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21% (though only 4.5% of production)

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20
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True or False

Macon-Villages wines can be Red, Rose or White.

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False

White only

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True or False

Cote Chalonnaise, over 60% production is red.

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True

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What is the only grape variety produced for Montagny AOC?

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Chardonnay

It is white wine only appellation.

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Define “Climat” and “Lieu-Dit”

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Climat: A named parcel of land associated with terriotry classed as Premier Cru or Grand Cru.

Lieu-Dit: Cadastral units, used by geographers.

Climats are more of vigneron’s notion of site.

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What are three Bourgogne appellations where the wines are always or often blended?

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  • Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains
  • Cremant de Bourgogne
  • Coteaux Bourguignons
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How many regional AOCs in Bourgogne?

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7 AOCs (4 AOCs are for specilaity styles or grapes)

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Which two appellations can Melon de Bourgogne be used?

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  • Coteaux Bourguignons
  • Cremant de Bourgogne
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27
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What did the four Dukes for Duchy of Burgundy do to wine in Burgundy?

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They were advocates and ambassadors for the wine

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What is the main aging difference between Eminent and Grand Eminent of Cremant de Bourgogne?

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  • Eminent: 24 months minimum aging
  • Grand Eminent: 36 months minimum aging
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29
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What grape varieties are allowed in any Macon AOC DGC?

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Only use Chardonnay or Gamay

No Pinot Noir is allowed

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30
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Which wine regions (2) of Cote d’Or have vineyards planted on the crests encarpment with the vines interspersed midst the forests?

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Hautes Cotes de Beaune and Hautes Cotes de Nuits.

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31
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Define “Bioherm”

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Reef-like mound of earth composed of dead sea creatures such as corals, starfish and mollusks

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32
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Which Cote de Beaune village is known for thermal springs and lend themselves to red wine production?

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Santenay

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In ancient time Bourgogne was at a major crossroad between Eduens (a Celtic tribe) and Roman Empire. The trade was baed on four rivers that allowed the distrubtion of goods.

Name the four rivers

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  1. Saone
  2. Rhone
  3. Loire
  4. Seine
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34
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True or False

Cote de Beaune-Villages AOC wines are exclusively red.

A

True

35
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Why is such a juxataposition of soils of varying ages and markedly different natures in Cote d’Or?

A

Continental upheavals lef eight fault lines where the earth moved left, right, up and down with the chronogical layers of sedimentary depositws shifted.

36
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True or False

Bourgogne Mousseux is a tank method sparkling white wine.

A

False

It is a traditional method sparkling RED wine made primarilly with Gamay or Pinot Noir (In Yonne Cesar may be used)

The wines must age for 9 months on lees and must be at least 3.5 atm.

37
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Which sub-region is the only one in Bourgogne to have the Beaujolais soils of granite and schist?

A

The Maconnais

38
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What is the percentage of total production in the Maconnais under the regional appellation of Macon and bottled as Macon, Macon-Villages or Macon + village name?

A

80%

39
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What are two non-dry (late harvest and semi-sweet) wines labeled in Vire-Clesse AOC in Maconnais?

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  1. Demi Sec
  2. Levroute

Levroute has higher RS content

40
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What is the percentage of the juice extracted from the press that can be used for Grand Eminent production of Cremant de Bourgogne?

A

The first 75%

41
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Which AOC allows Cesar to make the red wine in Yonne?

A

Coteaux Bourguignous AOC (regional AOC)

Irancy AOC (in Grand Aixerrois) can optionally include Cesar and/or Pinot Gris to Pinot Noir but only 5 Acre of Cesar planted here.

42
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Define “Alluvial”

A

Soils formed from river sediment

43
Q

Who established the Hospices de Beaune, a charity hospital for common people?

A

Philippe the Good

44
Q

True or False

Bud break starts a week earlier in warmer Maconnais than in colder Chablis.

A

True

45
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What grape variety is the sole red grape variety for the reds and roses of Macon DGCs?

A

Gamay

46
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Cremant and Mousseux are the mainstay of this Cote Chalonnaise AOC. Name the AOC.

A

Rully AOC

47
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What grape can be included along with Pinot Noir for Rose and Blanc de Noirs of Cremant de Bourgogne?

A

Gamay

48
Q

Which type of vineyards are located at the top of slope of Cote d’Or?

A

Premier Crus (thinnest soils and retain the least amount of precipitation)

49
Q

How many Grand Crus in Bourgogne?

A
  1. 33 Grand Crus
  2. Of which one is Chablis Grand Cru
50
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What did King Louis-Philippe do in 1847 to assist marketing efforts of growers who were not fortunate enough to own parcels midst the flagship vineyards?

A

King Louis-Philippe granted the village of Gevrey the right to append the name of tis most famous vineyard to the name of the village itselt as Gevery became Gevrey-Chambertin.

Soon most villages followed.

51
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True or False

All village appellations on Cote de Beaune have the option of labeling their wines as Cote de Beaune-Villages.

A

False:

Beaune, Alexe-Corton, Pommard and Volnay are not able to label with Cote de Beaune-Villages.

52
Q

In Chablis, is Kimmeridgean marl or Portlandian marl considered to be superior?

A

Kimmeridgena marl

53
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Name four villages that are not allowed to have their wine labeled as the Cote de Beaune-Villages.

A
  1. Beaune
  2. Aloxe-Corton
  3. Pommard
  4. Volnay
54
Q

True or False:

Production volume of Cote Chalonnaise is only half of Cote d’Or,

A

True

55
Q

In what year AOC legislation gave form and structure to Bourgogne’s named parcels or climats?

A

1936

56
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What wine can Sacy variety be used?

A

Cremant de Bourgogne

57
Q

Describe middle slope of Cote d’Or and what it is suited for:

A
  • Has a moderate amount of topsoil and receives an adequate amount of water.
  • It also captures maximum sunlight.
  • Most of the Grand Cru vineyards are located mid-slope
58
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Which village is the southernmost appellation in the Cote de Beaune and is almost entirey red with its whites not allowing Pinot Blanc?

A

Maranges AOC

59
Q

True or False

Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC is Red and Rose only AOC.

A

True

Min 30% Pinot Noir

Min 15% Gamay

60
Q

Which AOC is the vinous flagship of the Maconnais?

A

Poully-Fuisse AOC

61
Q

True or False

Cotes du Couchois is an AOC located in Beaune.

A

False

Cotes du Couchois is a small DGC of the Bougogne AOC. It lies the west of the Cote Chalonnaise.

It is RED only area.

62
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This Cote Chalonnaise AOC produced the first methode traditionalle in Bourgogne in 1822. Name the AOC.

A

Rully AOC

63
Q

Which appellation features Levroute and Demi-Sec on their label?

A

Vire-Clesse in Macon

64
Q

If Gamay to be used for Bourgogne Gamay, where does it need to be sourced from in Beaujolais?

A

Ten Beaujolais Crus

65
Q

Name the sub region the folloiwng AOCs belong to and the only grape variety allowed for the production:

  • Pouilly-Fuisse
  • Pouilly-Loche
  • Puilly-Vinzelles
A
  • Macon
  • White wine only - Chardonnay
66
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Which sub-region has 90% of vineyards planted to Chardonnay?

A

The Maconnais

67
Q

Cesar can be used in which AOC in Grand Auxerrois?

A

Irancy AOC

68
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Name the five AOCs in Cote Chalonnaise.

A
  1. Bouzeron AOC
  2. Rully AOC
  3. Mercury AOC
  4. Givry AOC
  5. Montagny AOC
69
Q

Describe top slope of Cote d’Or and what it is suited for:

A
  • Top: Thinnest topsoil and retains the least amount of presicipitation. The soils can be of good quality but the steepness of the slope is generally not ideal.
  • Rain runs downhill before it can be absorbed.
  • The wines typically rank as Premiers Crus
70
Q

What was done by the Agricultural Commitee of Beaune in 1861?

A

The first official classification of vineyards- setting the stage for the hierachical quality pyramid

71
Q

What two climatic threats face Bourgogne?

A
  • Spring frosts
  • Summer hailstorms
72
Q

Which is the largest sub-region in Bourgogne with regard to arera under vine and wine production?

A

The Maconnais

73
Q

What is the largest wine producing village in Cote d’Or?

A

Meursalut AOC

74
Q

What is the primary grape varieties (2) of Saint-Bris whites?

A
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sauvignon Gris
75
Q

How many Grand Crus in Cote d’Or?

A

24 Grand Crus

76
Q

Define “Colluvial”

A

Soils developed from rain-driven slope wash

77
Q

Which sub region in Bourgogne has Gamay as the primary grape variety along with Pinot Noir?

A

Macon

78
Q

Name the grape variety known in Bourgogne but known as Malvoisie in Loire, Rulander in Germany.

A

Known in Burgundy as Pinot Beurot but more commonly known as Pinot Gris

79
Q

True or False

Most of production in Mercury AOC is red.

A

True

80
Q

In 1986 60% of Bourgogne’s production was red. Give the percentage of white wine by 2019 and the reason.

A

In 2019, white wine production accounted for 60% to respond to t he skyrocketing worldwinde demand for white wines in 1980s.

Chablis and Maconnais had expanded their vineyard plantings in response.

81
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What is Cave des Vignerons de Buxy and list two noteworthy facts about it?

A
  1. 65% of total production of Montagny AOC is carried out by Cave des Vignerons de Buxy.
  2. It is one of the first co-operatives to pay for grapes based upon quality vs quantity.
82
Q

What soil type does Pinot Noir prefer?

What soil type does Chardonnay prefer?

A
  • Pinot Noir: Limestone soils or marls with high limestone content, giving lightly pigmented but sublimely elegant wines
  • Chardonnay: Prefers Marl, to deliver powerfully dense, age-wrothy whites with tremendous concentration of flavor
83
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Why is Bouzeron suited for growing white Aligote wine?

A

It is cooler being north facing slopes and both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay find difficult to ripen.

84
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This village boasts more white wine Grand Crus than any other village in Bourgogne. Name the village.

A

Puligny-Montrachet AOC

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