Burgundy Flashcards
What is the climate of Bourgogne?
Continental climate overall with oceanic influences in north and Mediterranean influences in south.
List seven regional AOCs in Bourgogne
- Bourgogne AOC
- Coteaux Bourguignons AOC
- Macon AOC
- Cremant de Bourgogne AOC
- Bourgogne Mousseux AOC (Sparkling Red)
- Bourgogne Aligote AOC
- Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC
This AOC is named the largest town in the Cote Chalonnaise and boasts the highest production. Name the AOC.
Mercury AOC
How may producers in one single Grand Cru of Clos de Vougeot?
80
What is the name of Grand Cru that Chassagne-Montrachet AOC does not share with Puligny-Montrachet?
Criots-Batard-Montrachet
What did Philippe the Bold do to grape growing in Burgundy?
He outlawed Gamay to promote Pinot Noir.
What is the primary grape variety of Bouzeron?
Aligote
Bourgogne Aligote is another Aligote appellation
How many coopeatives, negociants and estates in Bourgogne?
- 16 cooperatives
- 266 negociants
- 3,577 estates
True or False
Pinot Blanc can be used in many regional, village and even some Grand Cru appellation.
True
What grape variety is grown in Bouzeron AOC?
Aligote
How many DGCs in Bourgogne AOC?
13 DGCs
What is the primary grape variety of Marsannay and Bourgogne Rose?
Pinot Beurot (Pinot Gris)
What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Chablis?
Beaunois
Describe bottom slope of Cote d’Or and what it is suited for:
- Has the deepest soils and retains the most amount of water
- This is where the village AOCs are located
How long (in km) from north to south Bourgogne?
140 mi/224 km
Define “Coomb”
A short or shallow valley, usually dry, within a limestone escarpment
What happened during the French Revolution in Burgundy?
The great domaines were broken up. Few monopoles survived.
How the wines that are 85% or more Gamay in Bourgogne AOC must be labeled and where the grapes need to be sourced from?
- Bourgogne Gamay
- From the area of Beaujolais Crus
What does Bourgogne represent in percentage of French wine revenue (among still wines)?
21% (though only 4.5% of production)
True or False
Macon-Villages wines can be Red, Rose or White.
False
White only
True or False
Cote Chalonnaise, over 60% production is red.
True
What is the only grape variety produced for Montagny AOC?
Chardonnay
It is white wine only appellation.
Define “Climat” and “Lieu-Dit”
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.
What are three Bourgogne appellations where the wines are always or often blended?
- Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains
- Cremant de Bourgogne
- Coteaux Bourguignons
How many regional AOCs in Bourgogne?
7 AOCs (4 AOCs are for specilaity styles or grapes)
Which two appellations can Melon de Bourgogne be used?
- Coteaux Bourguignons
- Cremant de Bourgogne
What did the four Dukes for Duchy of Burgundy do to wine in Burgundy?
They were advocates and ambassadors for the wine
What is the main aging difference between Eminent and Grand Eminent of Cremant de Bourgogne?
- Eminent: 24 months minimum aging
- Grand Eminent: 36 months minimum aging
What grape varieties are allowed in any Macon AOC DGC?
Only use Chardonnay or Gamay
No Pinot Noir is allowed
Which wine regions (2) of Cote d’Or have vineyards planted on the crests encarpment with the vines interspersed midst the forests?
Hautes Cotes de Beaune and Hautes Cotes de Nuits.
Define “Bioherm”
Reef-like mound of earth composed of dead sea creatures such as corals, starfish and mollusks
Which Cote de Beaune village is known for thermal springs and lend themselves to red wine production?
Santenay
In ancient time Bourgogne was at a major crossroad between Eduens (a Celtic tribe) and Roman Empire. The trade was based on four rivers that allowed the distrubtion of goods.
Name the four rivers
- Saone
- Rhone
- Loire
- Seine
True or False
Cote de Beaune-Villages AOC wines are exclusively red.
True