Burgundy Flashcards
Three grapes are grown in Burgundy, what are they?
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and aligote
What are the four main regions of Burgundy?
Chablis, Cote d’Or, Cote Chalonnaise, and Maconnais
What is the unofficial fifth region of Burgundy?
Beaujolais
Where was Burgundy’s first documented vineyard? When was it started?
Meursault, in the first century
Where did the name Burgundy come from?
In 450, the Germanic Burgondes settled in the area, calling it Burgundia.
What year was Burgundia absorbed into the Frankish kingdom established by Clovis, King of the Franks
534
When was modern France born?
At Clovis’ coronation, and Clovis’ eventual conversion to Christianity established France was a Christian nation
What period of time is most crucial to Burgundy’s history?
The thousand year period from the 8th century to the French Revolution, when the land and most wine was under command of Benedictine and Cistercian monks
What important event occurred in 1789?
The French Revolution, which forever ended the hegemony of the church and Burgundy’s famous dukes. Immense tracts of land were confiscated and split up among local farmers
What is the Napoleonic Code of 1804?
Upon the death of a parent, all children must inherit qually.
What is a lieu-dit?
A specific vineyard that has an established name
What is a climat?
A specific parcel within a vineyard that has unique terroir characteristics
What are Bourgogne Rouge’s and Bourgogne Blanc’s?
Basic regional wines that are blends of various lots of wine made from grapes of the same variety grown anywhere in the entire region of Burgundy.
What percentage of wine produced in Burgundy is designated as ‘Bourgogne Rouge’ or ‘Bourgogne Blanc’?
52%
What is Village Wine?
A village wine is made entirely from grapes grown in and around that village. The name of the village will appear on the label.
How many villages are there in Burgundy?
44
What percentage if wine produced in Burgundy is Village Wine?
36%
What year were top Burgundy wines ranked into Premier Cru and Grand Cru categories?
1861
How many Premier Cru vineyards are there in Burg?
629
How many Grand Crus are there in Burgundy?
33
What will appear on a Premier Cru label?
The name of the vineyard will appear on the label, after the name of the village
What will appear on a Grand Cru label?
Their name alone, followed by ‘Grand Cru’
What percentage if wine produced in Burgundy is Premier Cru?
10%
What percentage if wine produced in Burgundy is Grand Cru
2%