Burgundy

Question 1

The seven climats of Chablis Grand Cru from East to West

Answer 1

Blanchot
Les Clos
Valmur
Les Grenouilles
Vaudesir
Les Preuses
Les Bougros

Question 2

How many Premier Crus are in Chablis

Answer 2

17

Question 3

How many right bank Premier Crus are in Chablis, and what are they?

Answer 3

7
Berdiot
Côte de Vaubarousse
Fourchaume
Les Fourneaux
Mont de Milieu
Montée de Tonnerre
Vaucoupin

Question 4

How many left bank Premier Crus are in Chablis, and what are they?

Answer 4

9
Beauroy
Chaume de Talvet
Côte de Jouan
Les Beauregards
Montmains
Vau de Veys
Vaillons
Vosgros
Vau Ligneau

Question 5

What is unique about the styles of wine allowed in Marsannay AOP?

Answer 5

All three are allowed to be made. The only village AOP in Burgundy where this is allowed

Question 6

What is the monopole in Fixin?

Answer 6

Domaine Joliet (Domaine de la Perrière)

Question 7

How many Grand Cru are in Gevrey-Chambertin?

Answer 7

9 GC

5 west; 4 East

WEST: Mazis-Chambertin, Ruchottes-Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Chambertin & Latricières Chambertin

EAST: Chapelle-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin & Mazoyeres-Chambertin

Question 8

Côte de Nuits Villages/appellations from North to Sourh?

Answer 8

Marsannay
Fixin
Gevrey-Chambertin
Morey-Saint-Denis
Chambolle-Musigny
Vougeot
Flagey-Echezeaux
Vosne-Romanée
Nuits-Saint-Georges

Question 9

What are the 10 crus of Beaujolais?

Answer 9

Saint-Amour
Juliénas
Chénas
Moulin-à-Vent
Fleurie
Chiroubles
Morgon
Régnié
Brouilly
Côte de Brouilly

Question 10

Beaujolais Crus Pneumonic device

Answer 10

Some - Saint-Amour
Japanese - Juliénas
Canadians - Chénas
Marry - Moulin-à-Vent
French - Fleurie
Canadians - Chiroubles
&
Make - Morgon
Really - Régnié
Beautiful - Brouilly
Babies - Côte de Brouilly

Question 11

What is Burgundy’s climate?

Answer 11

Cool Continental

Question 12

Physical Features of Burgundy

Answer 12

Hills : Protection from wind; different soil types
Côte d’Or slope : Limestone and clay
Aspect: SE facing ~ sunshine hours; increases ripening potential
Slope : Drainage

Question 13

Burgundy GC physical features

Answer 13

SW facing, alongside the Serein
Kimmeridgian soil, privileged aspect, warmest slope of the region, bathed in afternoon light, and protected from cold N winds

Question 14

W Grape varieties of Burgundy

Answer 14

Chardonnay
Aligoté

Question 15

R Grape Varieties of Burgundy

Answer 15

Pinot Noir
Gamay

Question 16

Soil types of Chablis and the Côte d’Or?

Answer 16

Limestone and clay

Question 17

Soil type of Beaujolais?

Answer 17

Granite

Question 18

What is Kimmeridgian marl?

Answer 18

Mark is a mixture of clay and limestone
Jurassic Epoch (150-157 mya). Crumbly, chalky mark and exoygyre Virgula fossils~ tiny oyster shell imprints
Upper level of the hills

Question 19

Portlandian limestone

Answer 19

Harder cap rock with less clay content. Lacks the multitudes of fossilized seashells, and it’s younger. Former 130 mya
Lower level of the hills

Question 20

Major hazard in Chablis?

Answer 20

Frost is a major hazard in Chablis
Typically in the spring (before grapes have started to form), impacting budbreak and flowering -> decreasing the yield

Question 21

How to combat frost?

Answer 21

Chaufferettes, aspersion (a cocoon of ice) [spraying needs to be consistent], electric cables

Question 22

What is a factor of hail in the vineyard?

Answer 22

Rot, because of broken/damaged berries

Question 23

Chardonnay in Chablis

Answer 23

Northernmost region and a cooler climate. Crisp acidity, minerality, and purity of fruit. The cooler climate allows for a slow ripening of grapes -> Green apple, citrus, and flinty notes. Unoaked or lightly oaked styles are common

Question 24

Chablis Grand Cru

Answer 24