BURGUNDY Flashcards
What is the climate in Burgundy?
Chablis region-cool climate (below 16.5)
Further south-moderate climate(16.5-18.5)
What are the main 3 weather hazards in Burgundy?
Rainfall-flowering and harvest
Spring Frosts- up to may
Hailstorms-throughout the summer
On what slopes can be Bassic Village AOC vineyards found in Burgundy?
Flat or bottom
On what slopes can be Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards found in Burgundy?
mid slope where is less prone to frost with S or E facing slopes that protects from westerly winds.
What are the main grape varieties used in Burgundy?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
When Chardonnay is budding and ripening?
Early
Which climate can be Chardonnay found?
in all types of climate
What styles of Chardonnay are being produced in Burgundy?
Varies dramatically from high acid Chablis via complex wines of Cote d’or to full body ripe fruit Macon in South.
Is Chardonnay fermented in Burgundy?
Yes, barrel fermentation 6-9 months
Where is MLF and lees during fermentation used in Burgundy?
In Cote d’or.
The best Chardonnays are ?
Well balanced, complex can mature in bottle for decades or more.
Pinot Noir thrives in which climates?
Cool, moderate climates.
Pinot Noir accounts for 1/3 of plantation in Burgundy.
a. True
b. False
A
Which area in Burgundy P Noir is the most most important?
Cote d’Or
What are the flavours and aromas of P Noir?
Red fruit in youth evolving into earth, game, mushroom as matures.
P Noir is thick skin variety.
a. True
b False
False, is a thin skinned variety.
P Noir buds and ripens?
early
What other varieties can be found in Burgundy?
Aligote-neutral, high acidity, rare in Burgundy.
Gamay- early drinking style, ripe berry fruit and low tannins.
What is the only grape variety permitted in Chablis?
Chardonnay
Where can be found the Chablis region?
northern most part of Burgundy in the valley of river Serein.
The climate of Chablis is?
cool continental with hazards of rainfall, spring frosts and hail.
How can be spring frosts combated in Chablis?
By planning on (slopes) , sprinklers, heaters, wind machines.
Ho can hail be combated in Chablis?
Hail is usually localised so planting vines in different areas of the region is benefitial, netting is also used.
What is the favorite soil for Chardonnay in Burgundy?
Limestone
The Grand Cru vines can be found of which slopes in Burgundy?
steep slopes-S-W FACING
Premier cru vines are found on which slopes in Burgundy?
steep slopes-S-W S-E facing.