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Burgundy Flashcards

1
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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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4
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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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13
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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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18
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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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20
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What is the minimum pressure for Crémant de Bourgogne?

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4 atmospheres

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21
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What is the maximum yield for Crémant de Bourgogne?

22
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What is the maximum residual sugar for Bourgogne Mousseux?

23
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How many Grand Crus are there in Bourgogne?

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32 Grand Crus

24
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What is the smallest Grand Cru in Bourgogne?

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La Romanee at 0.85 ha

25
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What is the largest Grand Cru in Bourgogne?

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Corton at 160 ha

26
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What is the minimum must weight for rosé wines in Bourgogne?

27
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What is the minimum must weight for red wines in Bourgogne?

28
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What is the maximum yield for Hautes Cotes de Nuits?

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66 hl/ha for white, 60 hl/ha for red/rosé

29
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What is the maximum yield for Hautes Cotes de Beaune?

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66 hl/ha for white, 60 hl/ha for red/rosé

30
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What is the allowed percentage of César in red blends from Yonne?

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May not exceed 49% of the blend

31
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Bourgogne AOP?

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10% (9.5% before 2011)

32
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What is the maximum yield for Bourgogne AOP red wines?

33
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What is the maximum yield for Bourgogne AOP white wines?

34
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What is the required manual harvest percentage for Chardonnay before 2011?

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15%

This percentage applies to Chardonnay before the year 2011.

35
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What is the establishment year and area of Richebourg?

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Est. 1936, 8.03ha

Richebourg is known for its Pinot Noir and a maximum of 15% plantings of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay.

36
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What is the encepagement for Richebourg?

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Pinot Noir & max 15% plantings of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay

Encepagement refers to the grape varieties permitted in the vineyard.

37
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What is the establishment year and area of Romanee-Saint-Vivant?

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Est. 1936, 9.44ha

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
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Name three communes in the Cote de Beaune.

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  • Ladoix-Serrigny
  • Pernand-Vergelesses
  • Aloxe-Corton

These communes are part of the Cote de Beaune region known for its wine production.

39
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What is the total area of Corton Grand Cru?

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160.19ha

Corton is known for both red and white wines.

40
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What grape varieties are allowed in the white wines of Corton?

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Chardonnay plus max 10% Pinot Blanc

The blend for Corton white wines is limited to these grape varieties.

41
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What is the maximum percentage of Pinot Blanc in the assemblage for Corton white?

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30%

This limit ensures a specific profile for Corton white wines.

42
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What is the establishment year and area of Corton-Charlemagne?

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Est. 1937, 71.88ha

Corton-Charlemagne is a Grand Cru known for white wines only.

43
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What is the encepagement for Corton-Charlemagne?

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Chardonnay plus max 10% Pinot Blanc

Similar to other Grand Crus, there are restrictions on the grape varieties used.

44
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What is the maximum percentage of Pinot Blanc allowed in the assemblage for Corton-Charlemagne?

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30%

This is consistent with other Grand Cru regulations.

45
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What is the establishment year and area of Chevalier Montrachet?

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Est. 1937, 7.47ha

Chevalier Montrachet is exclusively on the Puligny side and is known for 100% Chardonnay.

46
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What type of soil is found in Chevalier Montrachet?

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Thin, stony rendzinas derived from marl and marl-limestone

This soil composition contributes to the wine’s characteristics.

47
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What is the establishment year and area of Montrachet?

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Est. 1937, 8ha

Montrachet is also known for producing 100% Chardonnay.

48
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What type of soil is found in Montrachet?

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Thin soils on hard Jurassic limestone with reddish marl

The specific soil composition affects the wine’s flavor profile.

49
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What is the establishment year and area of Batard-Montrachet?

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Est. 1937, 11.97ha

Batard-Montrachet is characterized by brown limestone.

50
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What is the establishment year and area of Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet?

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Est. 1939, 3.69ha

This Grand Cru is also known for brown limestone.

51
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Which Grand Cru is known for 100% Chardonnay and has an area of 8ha?

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Montrachet

Montrachet is highly regarded for its Chardonnay wines.

52
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What is the establishment year and area of Criots-Batard-Montrachet?

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Est. 1939, 1.75ha

Criots-Batard-Montrachet is also known for its 100% Chardonnay production.

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