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What are the four departments of production in Bourgogne?

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Yonne, Saône-et-Loire, Côte d’Or, Rhône

Côte d’Or has no overlapping IGP for vineyards.

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What is the maximum residual sugar for white wines in Bourgogne?

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3 g/l

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What is the minimum planting density for vineyards in Bourgogne?

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5,000 vines per ha

4,000 vines per ha in Hautes Cotes.

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List the permitted grape varieties for white wine in Bourgogne.

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Gris (max 30%)
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What is the maximum yield for white wines in Bourgogne?

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68 hl/ha (60 hl/ha before 2011)

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What grape varieties are allowed for rosé wines in Bourgogne?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris
  • Chardonnay (max 15%)
  • Cesar (up to 10% in Yonne)
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What is the maximum residual sugar for rosé wines in Bourgogne?

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3 g/l

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What is the maximum yield for rosé wines in Bourgogne?

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60 hl/ha (55 hl/ha before 2011)

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What grape varieties are permitted for red wines in Bourgogne?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay (max 30%)
  • Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris (max 15%)
  • Cesar (up to 10% in Yonne)
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What is the maximum residual sugar for red wines in Bourgogne?

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2 g/l

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What is the maximum yield for red wines in Bourgogne?

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60 hl/ha (55 hl/ha before 2011)

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What villages in Yonne can append their names to Bourgogne AOP?

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  • Chitry
  • Epineuil
  • Tonnere
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What is the min potential alcohol for Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains?

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10% (9.5% before 2011)

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What are the principal varieties for red wines in Coteaux Bourguignons AOP?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Cesar (only in Yonne)
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What is the maximum yield for Coteaux Bourguignons red wines?

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64 hl/ha

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What is the minimum must weight for white wines in Coteaux Bourguignons?

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161 g/l

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What is the minimum must weight for red wines in Coteaux Bourguignons?

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171 g/l

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What is the minimum aging requirement for Crémant de Bourgogne?

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9 months on lees before disgorgement

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What are the primary grape varieties in Crémant de Bourgogne?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Aligoté
  • Melon de Bourgogne
  • Sacy
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gamay
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What is the minimum pressure for Crémant de Bourgogne?

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4 atmospheres

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What is the maximum yield for Crémant de Bourgogne?

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What is the maximum residual sugar for Bourgogne Mousseux?

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How many Grand Crus are there in Bourgogne?

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32 Grand Crus

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What is the smallest Grand Cru in Bourgogne?

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La Romanee at 0.85 ha

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What is the largest Grand Cru in Bourgogne?
Corton at 160 ha
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What is the minimum must weight for rosé wines in Bourgogne?
161 g/l
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What is the minimum must weight for red wines in Bourgogne?
171 g/l
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What is the maximum yield for Hautes Cotes de Nuits?
66 hl/ha for white, 60 hl/ha for red/rosé
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What is the maximum yield for Hautes Cotes de Beaune?
66 hl/ha for white, 60 hl/ha for red/rosé
30
What is the allowed percentage of César in red blends from Yonne?
May not exceed 49% of the blend
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Bourgogne AOP?
10% (9.5% before 2011)
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What is the maximum yield for Bourgogne AOP red wines?
64 hl/ha
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What is the maximum yield for Bourgogne AOP white wines?
72 hl/ha
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What is the required manual harvest percentage for Chardonnay before 2011?
15% ## Footnote This percentage applies to Chardonnay before the year 2011.
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What is the establishment year and area of Richebourg?
Est. 1936, 8.03ha ## Footnote Richebourg is known for its Pinot Noir and a maximum of 15% plantings of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay.
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What is the encepagement for Richebourg?
Pinot Noir & max 15% plantings of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay ## Footnote Encepagement refers to the grape varieties permitted in the vineyard.
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What is the establishment year and area of Romanee-Saint-Vivant?
Est. 1936, 9.44ha ## Footnote Similar to Richebourg, Romanee-Saint-Vivant has an encepagement of Pinot Noir and a maximum of 15% plantings of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay.
38
Name three communes in the Cote de Beaune.
* Ladoix-Serrigny * Pernand-Vergelesses * Aloxe-Corton ## Footnote These communes are part of the Cote de Beaune region known for its wine production.
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What is the total area of Corton Grand Cru?
160.19ha ## Footnote Corton is known for both red and white wines.
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What grape varieties are allowed in the white wines of Corton?
Chardonnay plus max 10% Pinot Blanc ## Footnote The blend for Corton white wines is limited to these grape varieties.
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What is the maximum percentage of Pinot Blanc in the assemblage for Corton white?
30% ## Footnote This limit ensures a specific profile for Corton white wines.
42
What is the establishment year and area of Corton-Charlemagne?
Est. 1937, 71.88ha ## Footnote Corton-Charlemagne is a Grand Cru known for white wines only.
43
What is the encepagement for Corton-Charlemagne?
Chardonnay plus max 10% Pinot Blanc ## Footnote Similar to other Grand Crus, there are restrictions on the grape varieties used.
44
What is the maximum percentage of Pinot Blanc allowed in the assemblage for Corton-Charlemagne?
30% ## Footnote This is consistent with other Grand Cru regulations.
45
What is the establishment year and area of Chevalier Montrachet?
Est. 1937, 7.47ha ## Footnote Chevalier Montrachet is exclusively on the Puligny side and is known for 100% Chardonnay.
46
What type of soil is found in Chevalier Montrachet?
Thin, stony rendzinas derived from marl and marl-limestone ## Footnote This soil composition contributes to the wine's characteristics.
47
What is the establishment year and area of Montrachet?
Est. 1937, 8ha ## Footnote Montrachet is also known for producing 100% Chardonnay.
48
What type of soil is found in Montrachet?
Thin soils on hard Jurassic limestone with reddish marl ## Footnote The specific soil composition affects the wine's flavor profile.
49
What is the establishment year and area of Batard-Montrachet?
Est. 1937, 11.97ha ## Footnote Batard-Montrachet is characterized by brown limestone.
50
What is the establishment year and area of Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet?
Est. 1939, 3.69ha ## Footnote This Grand Cru is also known for brown limestone.
51
Which Grand Cru is known for 100% Chardonnay and has an area of 8ha?
Montrachet ## Footnote Montrachet is highly regarded for its Chardonnay wines.
52
What is the establishment year and area of Criots-Batard-Montrachet?
Est. 1939, 1.75ha ## Footnote Criots-Batard-Montrachet is also known for its 100% Chardonnay production.

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