Burgundy Flashcards
The climate in Burgundy
Continental
Cool in Chablis
Moderate in Maconnais/Chalonnaise
Climatic factors that impact Burgundy
(4)
Summer rain
Spring frost
Summer hail
Increased disease pressue (grey rot)
Where are the village-level vineyards located in Burgundy?
Flat sites on the bottoms of slopes
Where are Prem and Grand Cru sites found in Burgundy?
Why?
Mid-slope
Less prone to frost
What is the typical aspect of the highest quality vineyards in Burgundy?
Why?
South or East
Protection against Westerly winds
What differences in soil contributes to the quality of sites in Burgundy?
Prem/Grand Cru on slopes have better drainage and shallow soils
Flats have more fertile deeper soils
What are the two major grapes of Burgundy?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What techniques were pioneered in Burgundy for white wine making?
Treatment of Chardonnay, namely:
- barrel fermentation;
- barrel ageing (typically 6-9 months);
- MLF;
- use of lees in ageing
What does a typical Burgundian Pinot Noir show?
- high acidity
- low-medium tannin
- red fruit flavours in youth
- earth, game, mushroom as it matures
What are the other red and white varieties of Burgundy?
Aligote
Gamay
North to South
Main Burgundy Appellations
Chablis
Côte d’Or
- Côte de Nuits
- Cote de Beune
Côte Chalonnaise
Mâconnais
North to South
Appellations of Côte de Nuits
(4)
Gevry-Chambertin
Vougeot
Vosnee-Romanee
Nuit-St-Georges
North to South
Appellations of Côte de Beaune
(7)
Aloxe Corton
Beaune
Pommard
Volnay
Mersault
Pugliny-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet
North to South
Appellations of Côte Chalonnaise
(4)
Rully
Mercurey
Girvy
Montagny
North to South
Appellations of Maconnais
(3)
Macon
Pouilly-Fussé
Saint-Véran
What is the major climatic issue in Chablis?
How is this issue mitigated?
Spring Frost
Sprinklers and heaters
What aspect are the best sites in Chablis?
South facing
Bottom to top tier:
Chablis classification
What are each of their flavour characters?
Petit Chablis - green, austere, high acidity
Chablis - green, austere, high acidity
Chablis Premier Cru - riper fruit, more body, citrus, high acidity
Chablis Grand Cru - riper fruit, more body, citrus, high acidity
What wines is the Côte de Nuits known for?
Pinot Noir
Fullest-bodied, longest-lived.
(All Red Grand Cru, 1 White)
What wines is the Côte de Beaune known for?
Premium Chardonnay
(All White Grand Cru, 1 Red)
What do each of the key villages in Côte de Nuits grow?
Gevry-Chambertin - Red
Vougeot - Red
Vosne-Romanée - Red
Nuits-St-George - Red
What do each of the key villages in Côte de Beaune grow?
Aloxe-Corton - White & Red
Beaune - White & Red
Pommard - Red only
Volnay - Red only
Pugliny-Montrachet - Red & White
Chassagne-Montrachet - Red & White
Can a Côte de Beaune-Villages be white or red?
No - Red only
Can a Côte de Nuits-Villages be white or red?
Yes, it can be both.
