Burgundy

Question 1

Red wines in the Maconnais are more likely this grape, instead of Pinot Noir

Answer 1

Gamay

Question 2

Most Macon Chardonney is fermented and aged in…

Answer 2

…stainless steel.

Question 3

What is the only red Grand Cru appellation in the Cote de Beaune?

Answer 3

Corton

Question 4

85% of the vineyards in the village of Beaune receive this classification

Answer 4

Premier Cru

Question 5

What are Burgundy’s two sparkling AOP’s?

Answer 5

Cremant de Bourgogne

Borgougne Mousseux

Question 6

Which regions of Burgundy do not have any Grand Cru Vineyards?

Answer 6

Cote Chalonnaise

Macon

Question 7

Name the Grand Crus of the village Gevrey Chambertin

Answer 7

Chambertin
Chambertin Clos de Beze
Charmes Chambertin
Chapelle Chambertin
Griotte Chambertin
Latricieres Chambertin
Mazis Chambertin
Mazoyeres Chambertin
Ruchottes Chambertin

Question 8

Name the Grand Crus of Morey St Denis

Answer 8

Clos de Lambrays
Clos de Tart
Clos St Denis
Clos de La Roche
small part of Bonnes Mares

Question 9

What are the seven Grand Crus of Chablis?

Answer 9

Blanchots
Bougros
Les Clos
Grenouilles
Les Preuses
Valmur
Vaudesir

Question 10

What are the five major growing regions of Burgundy, from North to South?

Answer 10

Chablis
The Cote D'Or (Cote de Nuits and Cote du Beaune)
Cote Chalonnaise
Macconais
Beaujolais

Question 11

What is the constitution of Kimmeridgian soil and where can you find it?

Answer 11

Chalk, clay, limestone, fossilized oyster shells