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1
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Roughly how many hectares of vineyards are in Burgundy?

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300,000ha

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What are the 2 Brandy appellations of Burgundy?

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Marc de Bourgogne
Eau-de-Vie de Vin de Bourgogne

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Who outlawed Gamay from Burgundy in the 14th century?

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The First Duke of Burgundy

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What is the climate of Burgundy?

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Continental

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What are the 2 major climate threats to Burgundy vintages?

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Hail and spring frosts

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What is the dominant subsoils of Burgundy?

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Limestone

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Through which 3 methods are Burgundy wines sold?

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Negociants (merchants)
Domaines (growers)
Co-operatives

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From who do the best Burgundy wines normally come from?

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Domaines/growers/individual producers

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When did the co-operative movement start in Burgundy and what quality of wine do they normally export?

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1930s
Less expensive, lower quality wine

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What are the best Burgundy vintages since 1990?

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1990, 1993, 1995, 1999
2002, 2005, 2009
2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
2020

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What are the 4 major grapes of Burgundy?

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Chardonnay and Aligote (W)
Pinot Noir and Gamay (R)

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What are the 3 grapes commonly permitted as accessories in Burgundy?

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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris
Pinot Blanc

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What is the impact of the Napoleonic Inheritance Laws on Burgundy?

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Vineyards get divided up equally between the children of the family, meaning that vineyards get split up and broken as generations pass. This leads to a very disjointed and patchy map of ownerships within Burgundian vineyards which is difficult to keep track of

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To which area does the Bourgogne labelling term apply?

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To grapes which come from any of the 300 communes in Burgundy. It is a regional, catch-all label spreading from the Yonne down to the Maconnais

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What wine is featured as part of the Kir cocktail?

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Bourgogne Aligote

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Who planted the first vines in Grand Auxerrois?

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Cistercian monks

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Which red grape is allowed to make up to 10% if Irancy red wines?

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Cesar

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What are the minor white grapes of Auxerrois?

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Sacy
Melon de Bourgogne

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What are the 3 villages within Grand Auxerrois?

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Irancy
Saint Bris
Vezelay

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What grapes and wines are permitted in Irancy?

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Still red wines
Pinot Noir (majority)
Cesar and Pinot Gris (up to 10%)

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21
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When did Irancy become its own appellation?

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1998

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22
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What devastated vineyards in Irancy in the 1800s?

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Phylloxera

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What grapes and wine is permitted in Saint Bris?

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Still white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris

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24
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In what year was Saint Bris established?

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2003

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25
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What terroir is Saint-Bris similar to?

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Sancerre

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26
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What co-operative plays a big role in Saint-Bris?

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La Chablisienne

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What are the grapes and wines permitted for Vezelay?

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Still white wines made from Chardonnay

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28
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When did Vezelay receive its AOC status?

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2017

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29
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What is the co-operative that dominates Vezelay output?

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Cave Henry

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30
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What is the only permitted grape of Chablis?

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Chardonnay

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31
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How many communes lie within Chablis?

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17

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32
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What department is Chablis in?

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Yonne department

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What are the 2 key soils in Chablis, and which is considered superior?

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Kimmeridgian soil - the superior soil
Portlandian soil

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34
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Why is Kimmeridgian soil so highly regarded in Chablis?

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It is based off mineral rich clay with a high content of marine fossils in it, which increases the soils lime content. In turn, the wines have more minerality and freshness, a trademark of Chablis

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35
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What year was Chablis AOC created?

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1938

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36
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Which co-operative dominates the output Chablis wine and when were they created?

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La Chablisienne
1923

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37
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How many Grand Crus does Chablis have?

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1 - Chablis Grand Cru

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38
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How many official climats are in Chablis Grand Cru and what are their names?

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7 climats
Preuses
Bougros
Vaudesir
Grenouilles
Valmur
Les Clos
Blanchot

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39
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How many hectares does Chablis Grand Cru cover?

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101ha

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40
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What is the terroir of Chablis Grand Cru?

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Kimmeridgian clay with a south southwest facing above the river Seine. The cool continental climate means a long ripening period allowing for high phenolic ripeness and acidity

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41
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What are the strict regulations of producing Chablis Grand Cru wines?

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Minimum potential alcohol of 11%
Maximum permitted yields of 5400 l/ha
Maximum planting density of 5500 vines per hectare
Maturation until March 15th following year

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42
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What are the typical aromas of of Chablis Grand Cru?

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Honeyed aromas of lime and distinctive mineral tones

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43
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How many Chablis 1er Cru Climats are there?

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40

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44
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How many Chablis 1er Cru ‘Sites’ are there considered to be. i.e. major 1er cru vineyards and parcels

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17

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45
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How many hectares are covered by Chablis 1er Cru?

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3300ha

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46
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What soils are Chablis 1er Cru based on?

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Kimmeridgian clay, same as Grand Crus

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47
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In what year was the Petit Chablis appellation created?

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1944

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48
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How many hectares are covered by Petit Chablis?

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729ha

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49
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What are the soils of Petit Chablis?

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Portlandian Clay

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50
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What are the 2 subregions of the Cote d’Or?

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Cote de Nuits
Cote de Beaune

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51
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What type of wines does the Cote de Nuits specialise in?

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Still red wines made from Pinot Noir

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52
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How many Grand Crus does the Cote de Nuits contain?

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24 Grand Crus out of Burgundy’s 33 total Grand Crus

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53
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How many 1er Crus does the Cote de Nuits have?

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135 1er Crus

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54
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What are the 9 communes of the Cote de Nuits North to South?

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Marsannay
Fixin
Gevrey-Chambertin
Morey-Saint-Denis
Chambolle-Musigny
Vougeot
Flagey-Echezeux
Vosne-Romanee
Nuits-Saint-Georges

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55
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What type of wines does the Marsannay AOC cover?

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Still whites, reds and roses. The only appellation to cover rose which isn’t Bourgogne

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56
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What are the grapes used for the rose wines in Marsannay?

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Majority Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, with up to 10% Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco permitted

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57
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Which 2 vineyards in Marsannay are considered to be of superior quality, despite Marsannay not having any 1er Crus?

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Clos du Roy
Les Longerois

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What type of wine does Fixin mostly produce?

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Still red wines based off Pinot Noir

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59
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Is Fixin permitted to make white wine?

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Yes. Based off Chardonnay

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60
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How many 1er Crus doesn Fixin have?

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6

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61
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Can Fixin 1er Cru be white as well as red?

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Yes but it is very rare to see a white Fixin 1er Cru

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Between which 2 villages does Gevrey-Chambertin sit?

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Fixin to the north and Morey-Saint-Denis to the south

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63
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In what year did the parish council add the Chambertin suffix to the end of Gevrey to honour the prized vineyards?

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1847

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64
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What are the 9 Grand Crus of Gevrey Chambertin?

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Le Chambertin
Chambertin Clos de Beze
Chappelle Chambertin
Charmes Chambertin
Griottes Chambertin
Latricieres Chambertin
Mazoyeres Chambertin
Mazis Chambertin
Ruchottes Chambertin

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What is the style of Gevrey Chambertin?

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The most full-bodied Burgundys, they have a deep colour, great intensity, firm structure, and impressive longevity

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What are the soils of the best Gevrey Chambertin vineyards?

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Well-drained and stony with a thin layer of pebble-strewn, chalky topsoil over a deep rocky base made of a mix of clay and limestone

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67
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How many 1er Cru climats does Gevrey Chamberting have?

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26

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68
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Which 2 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru vineyards are considered to be of Grand Cru quality?

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Clos Saint Jacques
Les Cazetiers

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69
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What is the main soil of Gevrey Chambertin’s 1er Crus?

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Red, iron-rich loam soils over marlstone and limestone

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70
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What percentage of Morey-Saint-Denis wines are white? What grapes can they be made from?

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5%
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Aligote

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71
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What are the 4 Grand Crus of Morey Saint Denis?

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Clos Saint Denis
Clos de Tart
Clos de Lambrays
Clos de la Roche

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72
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How many hectares does Morey Saint Denis have under vine?

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140ha

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73
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What are the soils of Morey Saint Denis?

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Thin, well-drained oolitic limestone soils, with a higher marlstone content on the lower slopes

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74
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Who is the owner of Clos de Tart?

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Domaine Clos de Tart

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75
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Who are the 2 owners of Clos de Lambrays?

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Domaine Clos de Lambrays
Domaine Taupenot-Merme

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76
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How many 1er Crus vineyards are in Morey Saint Denis?

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20

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77
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What is the style of Morey Saint Denis?

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Somewhere between Gevrey Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, with a firm structure and full body, but a perfumed and delicate aroma palate

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Which Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru climat is allowed to produce white wines?

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Monts Luisants only

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79
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How many hectares does Chambolle Musigny contain?

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176ha

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80
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What are the Grand Crus of Chambolle Musigny?

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Le Musigny
Bonnes Mares

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81
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What is unique about Le Musigny Grand Cru

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It is one of only 2 Grand Crus in Burgundy to produce both red and white wines

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What are the 3 climats of Le Musigny?

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Les Musigny
Les Petits Musigny
La Combe d’Orveau

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83
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What are the soils of Le Musigny?

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Chalky and limestone

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84
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Who is the sole producer of white Musigny Grand Cru?

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Domaine de la Comte Georges de Vogue
They also own over half of then entire Musigny Grand Cru land

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85
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How large is Bonnie-Mares Grand Cru?

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15ha

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86
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Which other commune does Bonnes-Mares cross into?

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Morey-Saint-Denis

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87
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How many 1er Crus does Chambolle Musigny have?

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24

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88
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How many hectares of vines does Vougeot have?

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88ha

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89
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What is the sole Grand Cru of Vougeot and how big is it?

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Clos de Vougeot
51ha

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90
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How many producers own vines in Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru?

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80 producers

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91
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What is the problem with Clos de Vougeot being so big?

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The quality of wines is largely varied within the vineyard. The vineyard is split into lieux-dits and the soils are largely varied throughout, with some being lower quality, which lowers the reputation of quality of the Grand Cru

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92
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How many 1er Crus are there in Vougeot? Name them

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4
Clos de la Perriere
Le Clos Blanc
Les Cras
Les Petits Vougeots

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93
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What are the 2 Grand Cru vineyards in Flagey-Echezeaux?

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Echezeaux
Grands-Echezeaux

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94
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What are village level wines sold as in Flagey-Echezeaux?

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Vosne-Romanee

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95
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How large is Echezeaux Grand Cru?

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37.7ha

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96
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Which producer is the largest land owner in Echezeaux Grand Cru?

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Domaine de la Romanee Conti with 5ha

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97
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How many lieux-dits does Echezeaux Grand Cru have?

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11

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98
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Which 2 appellations is Grands-Echezeaux sandwiched between?

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Clos de Vougeot and Echezeaux

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99
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How large is Grand Echezeaux?

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9.1ha

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100
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How many owners are there in Grands Echezeaux?

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20
Domaine de la Romanee Conti has the largest holdings

101
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What are typical tasting notes for Vosne-Romanée wines?

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Tart red fruits and dark elements of undergrowth, liquorice, and smoke
Perfectly balanced weight, structure, elegance and longevity

102
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How many grand crus does Vosne Romanee have? Name them

A

6
La Grand Rue
La Romanee
La Tache
Richebourg
Romanee Conti
Romanee-Saint-Vivant

103
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La Grand Rue is a monopole of which producer?

A

Nicole Lamarche

104
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La Romanee is a monopole of which producer?

A

Domaine de Comte Liger-Belair

105
Q

La Tache is a monopole of which producer?

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Domaine de la Romanee Conti

106
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What are the 2 lieux-dits of Richebourg?

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Les Richebourgs
Les Veroilles

107
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Romanee Conti is a monopole of which producer?

A

Domaine de la Romanee Conti

108
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How large is Romanee Conti Grand Cru?

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1.81ha

109
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How large is Romanee-Saint-Vivant? Which producer has the largest holdings?

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9.4ha
Domaine de la Romanee Conti

110
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How many 1er Crus does Vosne-Romanee have?

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14

111
Q

How much of Nuits-Saint-George’s output is red wine?

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97%

112
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How many hectares does Nuits-Saint-Georges have?

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320ha

113
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What is the name of the annual charity wine auction based in Nuits-Saint-Georges

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Hospices de Nuits

114
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How many 1er Crus does Nuits-Saint-Georges have?

A

41

115
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Does Nuits-Saint-Georges have any grand crusade?

A

No

116
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What is the predominant soil of the Côte de Beaune?

A

Limestone

117
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What are the 18 appellations of the Côte de Beaune?

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Aloxe-Corton
Pernand-Verglesses
Ladoix
Savigny-les-Beaune
Chorey-les-Beaune
Beaune
Pommard
Volnay
Saint-Romain
Monthelie
Auxey-Duresses
Meursault
Saint-Aubin
Blagny
Puligny-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet
Santenay
Maranges

118
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What is the principle grape of the Côte de Beaune-Villages wines?

A

Pinot Noir

119
Q

What is the dominant grape of Aloxe-Corton?

A

Pinot Noir

120
Q

What are the 3 appellations on the Montagne de Corton?

A

Pernand-Vergelesses on the west
Aloxe-Corton on the south
Ladoix on the east

121
Q

What natural feature sits on top of the Montagne de Corton?

A

A forest called the Bois de Corton

122
Q

In what year were the Aloxe-Corton vineyards classified?

A

1982

123
Q

What makes Corton Grand Cru special?

A

It is the only Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune to produce red wine

124
Q

Which 3 communes does Corton Grand Cru cover?

A

Pernand, Aloxe, and Ladoix

125
Q

What is the soil of Corton?

A

Limestone

126
Q

Which emperor is known for drinking the wines of Corton?

A

Emperor Charlemagne

127
Q

What style of wines are made under the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru?

A

Still white wines made from Chardonnay

128
Q

Which communes does Corton-Charlemagne fall under?

A

Aloxe and majority in Pernand

129
Q

How many 1er Crus does Aloxe have?

A

14

130
Q

Where is Pernand-Vergelesses situated?

A

Western side of the Corton hill

131
Q

When was Pernand-Vergelesses classified?

A

2001

132
Q

How many 1er Crus are in Pernand-Vergelesses?

A

8

133
Q

What wines are produced under the Ladoix appellation?

A

Still red and white wines based on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

134
Q

What are the vineyards of Ladoix overshadowed by?

A

The vines of Corton Grand Cru and Aloxe-Corton

135
Q

How many 1er Crus does Ladoix have?

A

11

136
Q

What style of wines does Savigny les Beaune produce?

A

Red and white

137
Q

How many 1er Cru sites are classified in Saivgny les Beaune?

A

22

138
Q

How many 1er Crus does Chorey les Beaune have?

A

0

139
Q

Which style of wine does Beaune produce?

A

Still red and white wines

140
Q

How many 1er Crus does Beaune have?

A

42

141
Q

What is the Hospices de Beaune?

A

Charity wine auction held annually in Beaune

142
Q

When was the Hospices de Beaune created? Who is the main beneficiary?

A

1859
Hotel Dieu, which is a 15th century hospital and almshouse

143
Q

What is the majority of output from Beaune?

A

Reds based off Pinot Noir

144
Q

What style of wines come out of Pommard?

A

Powerful and rich reds based off Pinot Noir

145
Q

Where does the name Pommard come from?

A

The word Pomona, from the Roman goddess of fruit trees

146
Q

How many 1er Crus are in Pommard?

A

28

147
Q

Are white wines produced in Pommard?

A

No

148
Q

What is the style of Volnay red wines?

A

Smooth, delicate, and lush. They contrast Pommards more powerful reds

149
Q

How many 1er Crus does Volnay have?

A

28

150
Q

Which 1er Cru vineyard is classified as Meursault and Volnay?

A

Santenots
Meursault Santenots for white wines
Volnay Santenots for red wines

151
Q

When was Saint-Romain given its appellation?

A

1947

152
Q

How many 1er Cru vineyards are in Saint-Romain?

A

0

153
Q

Where is Saint-Romain located?

A

West of Auxey-Duresses in the Saint Romain valley

154
Q

What wines does Monthelie produce?

A

Majority still red wines with some still white wines

155
Q

How many 1er Crus does Monthelie have?

A

15

156
Q

Which commune is Monthelie red wine most similar to?

A

Volnay

157
Q

Where is Auxey-Duresses located?

A

Saint-Romain valley between Volnay and Meursault

158
Q

How many 1er Crus does Auxey-Duresses have?

A

9

159
Q

Is Meursault permitted to produce red wines?

A

Yes, but less than 5% of the land is planted with Pinot Noir, and all of these plantings fall under the catchment of Volnay, and are released as such

160
Q

How many hectares does Meursault cover?

A

390ha (381ha for white wine)

161
Q

Describe a typical Meursault tasting notes

A

Fine citrus and minerality
Secondary notes for butter, almonds, and grilled hazelnuts
Rich and full bodied with medium+ acidity

162
Q

Which 3 of Meursault’s 1er Cru vineyards are considered to be the best and most famous?

A

Charmes
Perrieres
Genevrieres

163
Q

How many 1er Crus does Meursault have?

A

19

164
Q

How are Meursaults usually aged?

A

Extended aging in oaks barrels for added complexity

165
Q

What wines come out of Saint-Aubin?

A

Still white and still red wines

166
Q

When did Saint Aubin gain its 1er Cru classification?

A

1977

167
Q

How much of Saint Aubin do the 1er Crus cover?

A

Roughly 3/4
156ha of the 236ha vineyard area

168
Q

How many 1er Crus does Saint Aubin have?

A

30

169
Q

What wines do Blagny produce?

A

Still red wines based off Pinot Noir

170
Q

How can white wines from Blagny be labelled?

A

Meursault-Blagny
Meursault

171
Q

How many 1er Crus does Blagny have?

A

7

172
Q

In what year was the Montrachet name added to the end of the village Puligny?

A

1879

173
Q

Can red wines be produced in Puligny-Montrachet?

A

Yes, but are rarely seen

174
Q

When were the Puligny 1er Crus classified, and how many are there?

A

1984
17 1er Crus

175
Q

How many Grand Crus have land in Puligny-Montrachet?

A

4

176
Q

Name the Grand Crus which have land in Puligny-Montrachet

A

Le Montrachet
Chevalier Montrachet
Batard Montrachet
Bienveneus-Batard-Montrachet

177
Q

Which 2 Grand Crus are split between Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet?

A

Batard Montrachet
Le Montrachet

178
Q

Why is the terroir of Puligny so well suited to Chardonnay?

A

The soils have a limestone content
The vines are angled southeast for extended sunlight
There is a high water table, meaning the roots have to dig deep systems

179
Q

What tasting notes make Puligny wines different from Chassagne and Meursault?

A

They have a distinctive minerality and firmer structure due to the water table and high limestone content

180
Q

How large is Le Montrachet Grand Cru?

A

7.99ha

181
Q

When is the Montrachet name first mentioned in history?

A

13th century by the local Benedictine abbey

182
Q

Where is Chevalier Montrachet situated?

A

Directly above Le Montrachet

183
Q

How large is Chevalier Montrachet?

A

7.3ha

184
Q

Where does the name Chevalier come from?

A

It refers to the Knight of Montrachet, the Chevalier being the nobleman’s oldest son

185
Q

Where is Batard Montrachet located?

A

Just below Le Montrachet, split between Puligny and Chassagne

186
Q

How large is Batard Montrachet?

A

11.97ha

187
Q

Where is Bienvenues Batard Montrachet located?

A

Within the northeastern corner of Batard Montrachet, entirely within Puligny

188
Q

Where does the Batard Montrachet name derive from?

A

From inheritance laws. The local lord divided up the land between his oldest son (Chevalier), the Pucelles (maids), and his illegitimate son, Batard (Bastard)

189
Q

How large is Bienvenues Batard Montrachet?

A

3.7ha

190
Q

How do the soils of Chevalier and Batard differ from those of Le Montrachet?

A

Chevalier has much thinner soils due to its altitude with a high proportion of marl, meaning it is better draining than Montrachet

Batard has heavier soils with a higher clay content, making drainage less effective than Le Montrachet

191
Q

Which 2 of the 1er Cru vineyards that lie above the Grand Crus are considered to be of Grand Cru quality?

A

Le Caillerets
Les Pucelles

192
Q

Roughly what is the output of red wine to white wine?

A

35% red and 65% white

193
Q

Which 3 Grand Crus lie within Chassagne Montrachet?

A

Le Montrachet
Batard Montrachet
Criots Batard Montrachet

194
Q

How many 1er Crus does Chassagne have?

A

55

195
Q

How large is Criots Batard Montrachet?

A

1.6ha

196
Q

Where does the origin of Criots come from?

A

It comes from the French word crai, meaning stony soils

197
Q

What style of wines do Santenay producer?

A

Mostly still red wines with some white wines

198
Q

What are the soils of Santenay?

A

Higher proportion of marlstone and less limestone, meaning the wines are more rustic and less refined

199
Q

How many 1er Crus does Santenay have?

A

12

200
Q

Which appellation sits just to the west of Santenay?

A

Maranges

201
Q

When did Maranges gain its appellation?

A

1989

202
Q

How many 1er Crus are in Maranges?

A

7

203
Q

What department is the Côte Chalonnaise in?

A

Saone et Loire

204
Q

Where does the Chalonnaise get its name from?

A

The commune of Chalon-sur-Saone

205
Q

What are the main grapes of the Côte Chalonnaise?

A

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as Gamay and other Pinot mutations

206
Q

What are the 5 communes of the Côte Chalonnaise from North to South?

A

Bouzeron
Rully
Mercurey
Givry
Montagny

207
Q

What wines does Bouzeron produce?

A

Still white wines based off Aligote

208
Q

When did Bouzeron gain appellation status?

A

1998

209
Q

How many 1er Crus are in Bouzeron?

A

0

210
Q

When was the Rully appellation created?

A

1939

211
Q

Which grapes are allowed for Rully?

A

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay only

212
Q

How many 1er Crus are in Rully?

A

23

213
Q

What is the name of the limestone ridge Rully sits just below?

A

La Montagne de la Folie

214
Q

How much of Mercurey’s output is red wine?

A

80%

215
Q

Where does the Mercurey name come from?

A

The Roman god Mercurey, god of trade

216
Q

How many 1er Crus does Mercurey have?

A

32

217
Q

Roughly how much of Givrys output is red wine?

A

90%

218
Q

Which French King is known for preferring Givry wines?

A

King Henry IV

219
Q

When was Givry appellation created?

A

1946

220
Q

How many 1er Crus are there in Givry?

A

38

221
Q

What wines does Montagny produce?

A

Still white wines based off Chardonnay

222
Q

Why do wines from Montagny often have higher acidity and minerality?

A

They are grown on soils which are high in limestone

223
Q

How many 1er Crus does Montagny have?

A

49

224
Q

Where is the Macon located?

A

South of the Chalonnaise and north of Beaujolais

225
Q

What wines does the Macon produce?

A

White, red, and rose

226
Q

Which wines does Macon-Villages produce?

A

White wines

227
Q

What are Premeur and Noveau Macon?

A

Fresher style roses released shortly after harvest. By law, these wines may be released 38 days before the third Thursday of November in the year of harvest

228
Q

Roughly what percentage of planted vines are white in Macon?

A

85%

229
Q

What are Aligote wines released as in Macon?

A

Bourgogne Aligote

230
Q

What wines does Macon Village cover?

A

White wines from one or more of 27 villages in the Macon appellation

231
Q

Describe a typical Macon-Villages wine

A

Lightly floral and fruity with a warm hint of citrus fruit
Better wines have a gentle nutty character, reminiscent of almonds and hazelnuts

232
Q

What wines are produced from Pouilly Fuisse?

A

White wines based of Chardonnay

233
Q

What are the communes of Pouilly Fuisse?

A

Chaintre
Fuisse
Solutre-Pouilly
Vergisson

234
Q

What are the soils of Pouilly Fuisse?

A

Limestone rich clay soils over a granitic base

235
Q

When was the Pouilly Fuisse 1er Cru appellation approved?

A

From the 2020 vintage

236
Q

How many 1er Crus does Pouilly Fuisse have?

A

22

237
Q

What wines do Pouilly Loche produce?

A

White wines made exclusively from Chardonnay

238
Q

When was Pouilly Loche appellation created?

A

1940

239
Q

How else may Pouilly Loche be labelled?

A

Pouilly Vinzelles

240
Q

What wines are produced from Pouilly Vinzelles?

A

White wines made exclusively from Chardonnay

241
Q

What wines are produced from Saint Veran?

A

White wines produced exclusively from Chardonnay

242
Q

Which appellation splits Saint Veran in 2?

A

Pouilly Fuisse

243
Q

When were the appellation laws drawn for Saint Veran?

A

1971

244
Q

What wines are produced from Vire-Clesse?

A

White wines made exclusively from Chardonnay

245
Q

When was the Vire-Clesse appellation created?

A

1999

246
Q

What are the Vire-Clesse soils dominated by?

A

Limestone and clay

247
Q

When were sweet wine laws created in Vire-Clesse?

A

2018

248
Q

In Vire-Clesse, what does the term Demi-sec mean?

A

The wines have a residual sugar level of 4-8g/L

249
Q

In Vire-Clesse, what does the term Levroute mean?

A

The wines have a residual sugar of 8-18g/l
The harvest must be done by hand
Wines must be aged until at least 1st February the following year

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