Burgundy Flashcards
Name the Grand Cru climats of Chablis from West to East.
Bougros - Les Preuses - Vaudesir - Grenquilles - Valmer - Les Clos - Blanchot
How many Grand Cru vineyards are in Chablis?
7
How many Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis?
40
What village/AOC produces 100% Aligote?
Bouzeron
How many Grand Crus are in Burgundy?
33
What are the four main grapes grown in Burgundy in order of production quantity?
Chardonnay - Pinot Noir - Gamay - Aligote
What are the primary soil types in Chablis?
Kimmeridgian Marl and Portlandian Limestone
Name the regions of Burgundy from North to South.
Chablis - Cote d’ Or (Cote d’ Nuit, Cote d’ Beaune) - Cote Chalonnaise - Maconnais - Beaujolais
What are the minimum alcohol levels for the different levels of Chablis?
Chablis AOC 10% - Chablis 1er Cru 10.5% - Chablis Grand Cru 11%
When was the Chablis AOC founded?
The Insitut National des Appellations d’ Origine created the Chablis AOC in 1938.
Name the Crus of Beaujolais from North to South.
Saint Amour - Julienas - Chenas- Moulin a Vent - Fleurie - Chiroubles - Morgon - Regnie - Cote de Brouilly - Brouilly
How many Grand Crus are in Cote de Beaune?
8
How many Grand Crus in Cote de Nuit?
24
What is the 1 Red Wine Grand Cru located in Cote de Beaune?
Corton Grand Cru (10 individual climats)
What are the main soil types in Beaujolais?
In the North - (Sand, Schist and Granite),
In the South - (Clay and Chalk)
How long must Chablis Grand Cru wines be aged?
Until March 15th the following year after harvest.
What are the 7 vineyards/climats for Domaine De La Romanee-Conti?
Le Montrachet (Chardonnay)
Romanee-Conti and LaTache (monopoles owned by the domaine)
Richebourg, Romanee-St. Vivant, Echezeaux and Grand Echezeaux
Which vineyard does Domaine de la Romanee-Conti source Chardonnay from?
Le Montrachet
Name the Grand Cru Vineyard of Vosne-Romanee that Domaine de la Romanee-Conti does not source from?
La Grand Rue
What does Cote d’ Or mean in English?
Golden Slope
Name the communes of Cote Chalonnaise from North to South and what type of wines they are known for.
Bouzeron (Aligote)
Rully (known for sparkling wine)
Mercurey (firm, rustic age worthy Pinot Noir)
Givry (softer fruity Pinot Noir)
Montagny (all white wine)
Which AOC is the Village of Chardonnay located?
Maconnais
Does Montagny produce red wines, whites wines or both?
White wines only
Which Cru is Cote du Py located?
Morgon
What is the special fermentation technique used in Beaujolais?
Carbonic Maceration
What are the two highest elevation Crus in Beaujolais?
- Chiroubles
- Fleurie
