Burgundy Flashcards
Chablis climate
Cool continental
Burgundy climate
Moderate continental
Pinot noir and grey rot
Very susceptible
Burgundy climate risks
Lots of rain
Spring frosts (Chablis)
Hail
Burgundy grand cru general location
South or east facing to protect from westerly winds
Pinot Noir % of Burgundy
1/3
Burgundy Pinot Noir typical style
Red fruit in youth
Earth, game, and mushroom with age
High acid
Low to Medium tannin
Pinot noir and whole cluster in Burgundy
Getting more popular
Premium PN barrel aging time (Burgundy)
16 to 18 months
Pinot Noir % of Burgundy
Nearly half
Burgundy Chardonnay pioneer techniques
Barrel ferm
Barrel aging
MLF
Lees
Burgundy Chard barrel age
6 to 9 months
Aligote typical style
Neutral
High acid
Gamay typical style (Burgundy)
Early drinking
Ripe berry
Low tannin
Best Chablis vineyard location
South facing aspects