Burgundy Flashcards
The climate in Burgundy
Cool continental in the north around Chablis
Moderate continental further south
What kind of natural climatic hazards can happen in Burgundy
Spring frosts in Chablis
- in may
Summer hailstormes
- destroys considerable proportions of the crap
What is the best location for Grand Cru
Mid slope
Is not prone to frosts
- those on flatlands are
South east facing exposure, protection from prevailing westerly winds
Where are the best vineyards of chablis
Generally plantings on slopes, favourable south facing aspects
What is a major climatic problem in chablis and what can be done against it
Frosts are the problem
sprinklers. And heaters are the solutions
What is petit Chablis
The lesser vineyards
Can be very austere, green fruit and high acidity
What kind of wines are produced in Chablis premier cru and chablis grand cru and where do they grow
Located on hillside, better aspects
Sure Riper more concentrated fruit
- citrus Rather than green apple and my body, still balanced and high acidity
What’s the topology of Côte d’Or
The heartland of Burgundy
The Massif Central
Providing favourable east and south east facing hillside vineyards location
How is the Côte d’Or split in two
Cote de nuits
- Many of the fullest bodied longest lived PN = produced
Cote de Beaune
- more southerly, also produces PN, generally in a fruitier style
More famous for CH
What kind of wines do they make in Côte d’Or
Reds and whites
Produced from those vineyards that lie in the cote de nuits
What kind of wines are made in maconnais
CH Is the most widely planted
Gamay + little PN
Kind of special topology is there in Macon villages
Amphitheater with natural sun traps
Richest and ripest CHs
How are Burgundian winemakers pioneers
Be used techniques to the now associated with premium Chardonnay production around the world
- barrel fermentation
- barrel ageing 6 to 9 months
MLF for white wines + lees stirring, using of the lees during maturation
