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Burgundy Flashcards

1
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How many Premiere Crus are there in Burgundy?

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Over 600

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2
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How many appellations are there in Burgundy?

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80

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What is the average grower’s holding in Burgundy?

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15 acres.

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4
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What is AOC Bourgogne?

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A generic appellation in Burgundy for white, red, or rosé wines from anywhere in the region.

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5
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Besides Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, what other grapes are grown in Burgundy?

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Gamay - Primarily in Mâconnais.
Aligoté - minor second white variety

Small amounts - approved in a few appellations:
César
Pinot Gris
Pinot Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris

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6
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What percentage of the wines produced in Burgundy are sparkling?

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Less than 10%

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7
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What are Climats?

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Plots of land in Burgundy with very precise boundaries based on terroir.

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8
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What city is just northeast of the Côte d’Or?

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Dijon

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9
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How many Grand Crus are there in Burgundy?

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33

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10
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What percentage of plantings in Burgundy are Chardonnay?

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60%

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Where is Pouilly-Loché and what grapes are allowed?

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Pouilly-Loché AOC is in Maconnais in France and is Chardonnay only.

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12
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How many villages can append their name to Mâcon?

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27

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13
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What designation does most of the wine produced in the Mâconnais receive?

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Mâcon-Villages

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What wines are permitted in the Mâcon-Villages AOC?

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100% Chardonnay only.

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What is the Mâcon AOC?

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A district wide appellation in the Mâconnais of Burgundy. It is approved for red, white, or rosé wines.

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16
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Where is Viré-Clessé and what wines are produced there?

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Viré-Clessé is in the Mâconnais, only white wines produced from 100% Chardonnay are permitted.

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17
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Where is Saint-Véron and what wines are permitted there?

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Saint-Véron AOC is a village appellation in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy. Only white wines are permitted.

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18
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Where is Pouilly-Fuisse and what wines are made there?

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Pouilly-Fuisse AOC is located in Maconnais in Burgundy. It is approved for Chardonnay only.

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19
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Who is Joseph Drouhin?

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One of the most respected grower-merchants in the Maconnais in Burgundy.

20
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Where is Pouilly-Vinzelles and what style of wines does it produce?

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Pouilly-Vinzelles is in the Mâconnais. Only white wines from Chardonnay are permitted.

21
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Where is Bouzeron and what grapes are allowed?

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Bouzeron is in the Côtes Challonaise and is 100% Aligoté

22
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Where is Rully, and what wines are made there?

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In Burgundy in the Côte Chalonnaise. Mostly white wines, but reds are allowed. Also produces sparkling wine (Crémant de Bourgogne).

23
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Where is Irancy and what types of wines are made there?

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Irancy is in the Yonne Dept. of Burgundy in France. They make dry red wines with Pinot Noir with up to 10% (combined) César or Pinot Gris.

24
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What is the Yonne Department?

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A wine region in Burgundy, south and slightly west of Chablis. It contains several smaller, unique appellations. Both red and white wines.

25
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Where is Saint-Bris and what wines are permitted there?

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Saint-Bris is in the Yonne Department of Burgundy. Wines permitted include dry white wines from Sauvignon Blanc and/or Sauvignon Gris.

26
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Where is Vezelay and what is made there?

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The Vezelay AOC was created in 2017 in the Yonne Dept. of Burgundy. It is a dry white wine made from 100% Chardonnay.

27
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What percentage of the Cote de Nuits is planted to Pinot Noir?

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90%

28
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How many Grand Crus are in the Cote de Nuits?

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24

29
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What is Chambolle-Musigny?

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Chambolle-Musigny is a commune in the Cote de Nuits in Burgundy. It is red wine only with the exception of Musigny which produces a small amount of Chardonnay.

30
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What is the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti?

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The most prestigious wine estate in the Cote de Nuits of Burgundy. Produces 2 whites and 7 reds. The only estate in Burgundy named after a specific vineyard. Co-owned by the de Villaine and Leroy families.

31
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Where is Morey-St.-Denis and what types of wines are made?

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Morey-St.-Denis is a commune in the Côte de Nuits. Both red and white wines are permitted.

32
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Where is Nuits-Saint-Georges and what wines are made there?

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In the Cotes de Nuits region of the Cote d’Or in Burgundy. Both red and white wines are allowed, although it mainly makes red wines from Pinot Noir.

33
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How many Grand Crus are in the Cote de Beaune?

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8

34
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Where is Pernand-Verglasses and what wines are produced in the region?

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Pernand-Verglasses is a commune in Côte de Beaune. Both red and white wines are allowed.

35
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Where is Ladoix-Serrigny, and what types of wines are permitted

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Ladoix-Serrigny is in Côte de Beaune. Both red and white wines are allowed.

36
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Where is Pommard, and what wines are made there?

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Pommard is in the Cote de Beaune region of Burgundy. Red wines are allowed only (Pinot Noir).

37
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What is Beaune?

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A wine region in Burgundy, located in the Côte de Beaune. Makes mostly red wine, but white wines are allowed.

38
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Where is Pommard and what grapes are permitted?

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Pommard is in the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. It is approved for red wines only.

39
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What wines are permitted in the Cote de Beaune Villages?

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Red wines only.

40
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What is Louis Jadot?

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A merchant-grower based in Beaune. Also own vineyards in Oregon (Resonance), Beaujolais, and Mâconnais.

41
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Where is Volnay and what wines are allowed?

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Volnay AOC is approved for red wines only. It is located in the the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy.

42
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How many Premier Cru vineyards are in Chablis?

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40, grouped into 17 “principal” premier crus.

43
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How many Grand Crus are in Chablis?

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1

44
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What type of soil is found in Chablis?

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Kimmeridgian marl.

45
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Where is Chablis, and what wines are produced there?

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In Burgundy. Only Chardonnay is made there.

46
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What river runs through Chablis?

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The River Serein

47
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Where are the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards located?

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On the hillsides of Chablis, in areas with better aspects.

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