Burgundy

Question 1

what is the climate of Burgundy

Answer 1

continental.
cool continental in chablis
moderate continental in the south

Question 2

2 main grape varieties in burgundy

Answer 2

PN and Chardonnay

Question 3

2 other grape varieties in burgundy

Answer 3

Gamay + Aligoté

Question 4

what is the profile of a classic Aligoté from Burgundy

Answer 4

neutral and crisp with high acidity, not too aromatic

Question 5

what are the 3 climatic hazards that burgundy experiences

Answer 5

rain in flowering and harvest
spingfrost
late summer hail storms

Question 6

main characteristics of a PN from burgundy

Answer 6

red fruit
mushroom
earth
high acidity
low-medium tannins

Question 7

2 subregions of cote d’or

Answer 7

cote de nuits and cote de beaune

Question 8

where are village level vineyards located in burgundy

Answer 8

flat land or bottom of the slopes

Question 9

where on the slope are most premier cru in burgundy

Answer 9

mid-slope

Question 10

where on the slope are most grand cru in burgundy and what do they face

Answer 10

mid-slope with east-southeast exposure

Question 11

what is the only grape variety allows in chablis

Answer 11

chardonnay

Question 12

main weather hazard in chablis

Answer 12

frost

Question 13

how do chablis producers combat frost

Answer 13

• sprinklers
• heaters

Question 14

less important vineyards in chablis are classified as

Answer 14

petit chablis

Question 15

how many grand crus are in chablis

Answer 15

only one, on one single hill divided in 7 climats

Question 16

river that runs in the heart of chablis

Answer 16

serein river

Question 17

what are the 4 levels of classification in Burgundy

Answer 17

• regional
• village
• premier cru
• grand cru

Question 18

what is a monopole

Answer 18

vineyard plot entirely owned by a single grower

Question 19

the massif central runs along which side of the cote d’or and what does it provide

Answer 19

along the west side
and allows the cote d’or to have east and southeast facing vineyards

Question 20

how many grand crus are in the cote d’or

Answer 20

32

Question 21

list 4 important villages of the cote de nuits

Answer 21

• gevrey chambertin
• vougeot
• vosne romanée
• nuits saint georges

Question 22

does nuits saint georges have any grand crus

Answer 22

no

Question 23

PN from burgundy are aged in which vessel and how long

Answer 23

228L french oak for 16-18 months

Question 24

what is the typical barrel aging period for white burgundy

Answer 24

6-9 months

Question 25

what style of wine is made in Pommard and Volnay AOP

Answer 25

Pinot Noir dry

Question 26

what is the main difference between cote de nuits villages and cotes de beaune villages

Answer 26

cote de nuits villages can be red/white
cotes de beaune villages can be ONLY RED

Question 27

is harvest in cote chalonnaise before or after cote d’or

Answer 27

after –> Chalonnaise is higher in altitude

Question 28

name the main villages of the cote chalonnaise

Answer 28

Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny

Question 29

what is mainly produced in Rully

Answer 29

whites

Question 30

which AOP in cote chalonnaise produces ONLY WHITE

Answer 30

Montagny

Question 31

AOPs in cote chalonnaise known for red wine production

Answer 31

mercurey and givry

Question 32

most widely planted variety in maconnais

Answer 32

chardonnay

Question 33

why does the maconnais make only white wine

Answer 33

because of the limestone rich soils, very suitable for Chardonnay

Question 34

what is the only style allowed to be made in macon villages

Answer 34

white wine only

Question 35

3 key appellations of the maconnais

Answer 35

Saint Veran
Pouilly Fuisse
Macon AOP

Question 36

aging process of white burgundy, techniques to add flavour and complexity

Answer 36

sur lie aging
batonnage