Burgundy & Beaujolais Flashcards
The climate in Burgundy is categorized as being…
Continental
What is the soil type found in Premiere and Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis?
Kimmeridgian clay
What are the two “major” grapes varieties planted in Burgundy?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
What is the term used for sparkling wines produced in Burgundy using the traditional method?
Crémant de Bourgogne
Village appellation-level wines have _______ yield and ______ alcohol requirements so the quality level will be higher than regional wines. Fill in the blanks
Lower – Higher
Which region is cooler – Beaune or Chablis?
Chablis
How many grand cru vineyards are in the Côte d’Or region of Burgundy?
32
The Chablis Grand Cru Appellation (196 ha. 262 acres) contains how many climats or single-vineyard sites?
7
How many 1er Cru Vineyards (783 ha/1,935 acres) are found in Chablis?
40
The Côte d’Or region of Burgundy contains which sub regions?
Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune
What region of Burgundy is known for the most value: Beaune or Maconnais?
Mâconnais
Name two notable vintages for red wines in Burgundy
2002, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2019
What winemaking technique is popular in Beaujolais?
Carbonic Maceration
What soil type is commonly found in the top sites of Beaujolais?
Granite
Fill in the blank: Beaujolais contains _____ ‘Crus’ or Communes that produce serious age-worthy wines with unique individual characteristics
10
What is the major red grape of Beaujolais?
Gamay
Which White Burgundy uses newly toasted oak barrels in its ageing process?
Meursault
This secondary white grape is found in Burgundy and Beaujolais…
Aligoté
What famous Grand Cru vineyard can be found in Vosne-Romanee?
La Tache
Name a Grand Cru Chablis Vineyard…
Blanchot, Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur, and Vaudésir
The sub-region of Pouilly-Fuissé is found in which region?
Mâconnais
Fill in the blanc: Rully, Mercurey & Givry produce wonderful wines made with ____________ & __________ in the ____________________ region.
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir – Côte Chalonnaise
What region is the appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin in?
Côte de Nuits
Which vineyards would typically be found mid-slope?
Grand Cru
