Burgundy Flashcards
What is the name of a man responsible for planting Pinot Noir in Bourgogne?
(1395) Philip the Bold–The Duke of Valois
Which event is still held since 1443?
Hospices de Beaune–the biggest wine auction in the world
In which altitude bourgougne lies?
46-48
What is Kimmeridge and where does it take its name?
Soil type-marl, limestone with layers of oyster fossils and other marine organisms.
The soil starts in Kimmeridge village in England and finishes in Jura
What is the most often soil type in Petit Chablis? Why is it different from other Cablis soils?
Portlandien soil–sligtly calcareous, marly, contains no fossils
What does word „climat” mean in Bourgogne?
Climat–clearly identified plots of land, which benefit from specific environment and nature conditions that are enhance by the winegrowers expertise.
It is not terroir–terroir is wider term and constantly evolving. (Grape variety, natural elements, human factors, origins, traditions, authenticity, character etc)
What is „clos”?
Small plots surrounded with stone walls
How many appelations are in Bourgogne?
100
What 4 departments make up Bourgogne?
Yonne, Cote d’Or, Saone-et-Loire, Rhone
When and why is held the biggest wine festival in Bourgogne?
Trois Glorieuses(meaning 3 glory days)–the 3rd weekend of November
It’s the signal of the end of wine year. It consist of 3 main events:
1)The Chapter from the Chevalier du Tastevin brotherhood taking place in the Clos de
Vougeot castle on Saturday
2)The Hospices de Beaune
auction on Sunday afternoon
3)The Paulée de Meursault on Monday
Name all 5 allowed red grape varieties in Bourgogne
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cesar, Tressot, Sacy
Name all 6 allowed white grape varieties in Bourgogne
Chardonnay, Aligote, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris
Chablis helds a great threat to frost in May. What 2 methods do they use to prevent the damage?
1) Heating the vineyards–placing oil-heaters in the rows
2) Aspersions :Spraying plants with water–when temperature hits freezing,the ice acts like igloo for young shoots, protecting them from cold
What are”chaufferettes”?
Oil-heaters placed between the vine rows in Chablis
Name the smallest and largest Grand Cru in Chablis
Smallest: Grenouille 9ha
Largest: Les Clos 27 ha
Name the AOP in Chablis, which produces red wine
Irancy AOP, Pinot Noir+ Cesar
Name the appellation where aligote is used instead of Chardonnay
Bouzeron, Cote Chalonnaise
What is the difference between Bourgogne Mousseux and Cremant de Bourgogne?
Mosseux is specifically for red wines, Cremant for red and rose sparklings. Both use Methode Traditionelle
Which village is thought to be the heart and the birthplace of Burgundy sparkling?
Rully
What is the difference between Domaine Leroy and Maison Leroy?
Domaine Leroy owns the land, cultivates, produces their own grapes from specific historic plots. Maison Leroy is a negociant house that purchases grape from others.
What are the benefits of cold maceration on red wines?
More fruity aromas, softer tannines, colour extraction
What is Burgundys largest Grand cru?
Corton (160+ ha)
What is Bourgogne Passe Tout Grains AOP?
Apellation for red or rose wine, using min 30% Pinot Noir, min 15% Gamay. Can be produced anywhere in Burgundy.
How many Grand Crus are in Cote Chalonnaise?
None
Which Cotes Chalonnaise appelation produces only white wines?
Montagny
When is Beaujolais Nouveau celebrated?
Third Wedneday in November
Name the soil type in Beaujolais
Granite
Which Beaujolais Cru villages has the biggest production?
Brouilly
How many villages are in Beaujolais?
39
Name 2 famous Bourgogne dishes
1) Coq Au Vin
2) Boeuf Bourguignon
3) Escargots a’la Bourgogne
What is the classic base for a Kir coctail?
Aligoté+ crėme de cassis
Name the only Sauvignon Blanc appellation in Burgundy?
Saint-Bris
Name vine training systems for these regions!
Chablis-
Burgundy-
Beaujolais-
Chablis
Guyot
Goblet
Which is the
largest producer in Burgundy?
Maison Louis Latour
What is the main soil type in Burgundy?
Argilo-limestone (savikas lubjakivi)
