Burgundy: Bourgogne AOC and GI's Flashcards
When was Bourgogne AOC established?
1937
What four departments are included in Bourgogne AOC?
Cote d’Or, Yonne, Rhone, Saone et Loire
How many Communes are there under the Bourgogne AOC?
Yonne: 54 Communes
Cote d’Or: 91 Communes
Saone-et-Loire: 154 Communes
What are the white grapes for Bourgogne AOC?
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris (max 30% Pinot Gris)
What are the grapes planted for Rose in Bourgogne AOC?
Pinot noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Cesar (only planted up to 10% in the Yonne)
What are the grapes planted for Red Wines in Bourgogne AOC?
Pinot noir, with maximum 15% mixed plantings of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Cesar (Maximum 10% only Cesar, and only in Yonne Department)
What is the minimum alcohol for Bourgogne AOC Blanc?
10.5%
What is the minimum Alcohol for Bourgogne AOC Red /Rose?
10.2%
What is the minimum alcohol for Bourgogne AOC GI’s?
10.5%
What is the minimum must weight for Bourgogne Blanc AOC?
170g/l
What is the minimum must weight for Rose in Bourgogne AOC?
165g/l
What is the minimum must weight for Red in Bourgogne AOC?
175g/l
What is the maximum residual sugar for Blanc and Rose Wines in Bourgogne AOC?
3g/l
What is the maximum residual sugar for Red wines in Bourgogne AOC?
2g/l
What is the minimum vine density in the Haute Cotes GI’s?
4000 Vines per hectare