Burgundy

Question 1

what main varietals in Burgundy?

Answer 1

• chard, pinot noir, gamay

Question 2

production vs bordeaux?

Answer 2

1/2

Question 3

Burgundy climate? Soil? Weather hazards?

Answer 3

• continental (cooler in Chablis) warmer as move south
• limestone, clay (marl)
• spring frost, summer hail, rain and grey rot at harvest

Question 4

what varietal does Chablis produce?

Answer 4

-100% chard and white wine

Question 5

Chablis

• climate
• soil
• type of wine

Answer 5

• cold winters, spring frost and hot summers
• Kimmeridgian soil- limestone, clay and morine fossil; chalky texture that retains and reflects sun
• pure, crisp, high acid rarely oaked

Question 6

what are levels in Burgundy?

Answer 6

low to high Chablis-> Premier Cru, Grand Cru

Question 7

Cote de Nuits

• varietals?
• sub regions?

Answer 7

• pinot noir- world’s best

- Vosne Romanee, Gevrey- Chambertin, Vougeot

Question 8

Cote de Beaune

• varietal known for
• geographical significance
• regions?

Answer 8

• chard
• rolling hills, more daily sun exposure
• Mersault, Puligny- Montrachet, Chassagne- Montrachet

Question 9

Cote Challonnaise

-best know for

Answer 9

• value wines

- chard, pinot noir, gamay

Question 10

Maconnais

• know for
• varietals
• climate

Answer 10

• chard, pinot noir, gamay
• quality wines
• warmer weather, sunlight so more ripeness and fuller bodied wines

Question 11

Beaujolais

• varietal
• wien characteristic

Answer 11

• 100% gamay

- light, fruity, served lightly chilled

Question 12

what is carbonic maceration, what region uses it?

Answer 12

• whole grape cluster fermented with carbon dioxide prior to crushing
• decrease yeast fermentation and encourages enzyme release which breaks down sugar -> alcohol
• result in fruity, low tannin, low alcohol wine
• Beaujolais
• Nouveau take 6-8 weeks before sold to market