Burgundy Flashcards
Name the subregions of burgundy from north to south
Chablis, Cote D’Or, Chalonnaise, Maconnais, Beaujolais
What is the soil of Chablis best vineyards, and what is its composition
Kimmeridgian Marl, Limestone and Clay Mixed with millions of oyster fossils.
What is Petit Chablis typically grown on
Portlandien Limestone, a purer form of limestone
How many premier Cru are there in Chablis
40
Name 6 top Premier Cru designations in Chablis
Montee de Tonnerre, Montmains, Fourchaume, Butteaux, Forets, Vaillons
What are the Lieu dits of Chablis’ Grand Cru
Les Clos, Vaudesir, Valmur, Preuses, Blanchot, Bourgrot, Grenouilles
Which towns define the beginning and end of the cotes de nuits?
Dijon in the North, Corgoloin in the south
What are the Village appelations of the cotes de Nuits from north to south
Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey St.-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosnee Romanee, Nuits St.-Georges
Which of the Cotes de Nuits Village Appellations produce White Wine
Marsannay, Fixin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Vougeot, Nuits-Saint-Georges
How Many Grand Crus does Cotes de Nuit Hold?
24
What is the only grand cru in Cotes de Nuits that can produce white wine?
Musigny
What are the 9 Grand Cru of Gevrey Chambertin
Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Chapelle-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin, Ruchottes-Chambertin
What is the best 1er Cru in Gevrey Chambertin?
Clos St. Jacques
What are the 5 Grand Crus in Morey-Saint-Denis
Bonne Mares, Clos de Tart, Clos de La Roche, Clos des Lambrays, Clos Saint-Denis
What are the 2 Grand Crus of Chambolle Musigny
Bonne Mares, Musigny
What is the best 1er cru in Chambolle Musigny
Les Amoureuses
Which 2 village appelations share Grand Cru Bonne Mares
Chambolle Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis
What is the 1 Grand Cru of Vougeot and what landmark sits among the vineyard
Clos de Vougeot, Chateau Clos de Vougeot (a renaissance era Castle)