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Burgundy - Chablis Flashcards

1
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On what river does Chablis lie?

A

Serein River

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2
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What are the three appellations of Chablis?

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Petit Chablis AOP

Chablis AOP

Chablis Grand Cru AOP

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3
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How many communes are entitled to use Chablis AOP?

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17

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4
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Are Chablis wines known for use of new oak?

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No

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5
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In what year did powdery mildew first affect Chablis?

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1886

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In what year did phylloxera first affect Chablis?

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1887

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7
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In what year did premier cru designations first arrive in Chablis?

A

1967

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In what year were Chablis AOC laws established?

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1938

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9
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What is the classic soil type of Chablis?

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Kimmeridgian marl

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10
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What is Kimmeridgian marl?

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A rock stratum that consists of crumbly, chalky marl (clay and limestone) and contains large amounts of fossilized oyster shells

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What is the soil type found on the ridges and plateaus surrounding the Serein River in Chablis?

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Portlandian limestone

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12
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What is Portlandian limestone?

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Similar to Kimmeridgian marl, but harder, less pourous, less clay, and lacking fossilized oyster shells. Traditionally considered to be a lower quality soil than Kimmeridigan marl

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13
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When was Petit Chablis AOP established?

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1944

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14
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Approximately how many hectares of grand cru vineyards exist in Chablis?

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Approximately 100 hecatres

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15
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How many grand cru appelations are found in Chablis?

A

1 - Chablis Grand Cru AOP

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16
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What are the seven geographic designations of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

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Blanchot

Les Clos

Valmur

Les Grenouilles

Vaudésir

Preuses

Bougros

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17
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What is La Moutonne?

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A monopole overlapping Vaudésir and Preuses that is allowed to be used on Chablis Grand Cru AOP labels. It is not an official geographic designation

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18
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Who owns La Moutonne?

A

Domaine Long-Depaquit

19
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What is the minimum ABV of Chablis AOP?

A

10%

20
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What is the minimum ABV of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

A

11%

21
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What is the maximum base yield of Chablis AOP?

A

60 hectoliters per hectare

22
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What is the maximum base yield of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

A

54 hectoliters per hectare

23
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How many premier cru designations exist in Chablis?

A

40

24
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<p>3 examples of top Chablis producers.</p>

A

<p>-La Chablisienne (powerful co-op w/300 members)</p>

<p>-Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat</p>

<p>-Domaine William Févre</p>

25
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<p>What grape is used for the St. Bris AOP?</p>

<p>What is significant about it?</p>

A

<p>-Sauvignon Blanc.</p>

<p>-It is the only Sauvignon Blanc appellation in Burgundy.</p>

26
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<p>What type of wines are made in Irancy AOP?</p>

A

<p>-Light, Pinot Noir-based red wines.</p>

27
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<p>7 Grand Cru Vineyards of Chablis from West to East:</p>

A

<p>Bougros</p>

<p>Les Preuses</p>

<p>Vaudesir</p>

<p>Grenouilles</p>

<p>Valmur</p>

<p>Les Clos</p>

<p>Blanchot</p>

28
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<p>What type of soil are the best Chablis vineyards located on?</p>

<p>What is it comprised of?</p>

A

<p>-Kimmeridgian marl.</p>

<p>-Mixture of limestone/clay w/millions of oyster fossils.</p>

29
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<p>What type of soilare lesser vineyards of Chablis planted on?</p>

A

<p>-Portlandien limestone.</p>

30
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<p>What is the hierarchy of wines from Chablis from lowest to highest quality?</p>

A

<p>Petit Chablis AOP</p>

<p>Chablis (which includes Chablis Premier Cru)AOP</p>

<p>Chablis Grand Cru AOP</p>

31
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<p>What is the typical character of oak usage with lower and higher tier wines from Chablis?</p>

<p>Is MLF common?</p>

A

<p>-No oak used in lower-tier wines.</p>

<p>-Often used with upper-tier wines, though some top wines are entirely vinified in stainless steel to preserve varietal purity.</p>

<p>-MLF is common.</p>

<p></p>

32
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<p>Who produces this wine?</p>

A

<p>Francois Raveneau</p>

33
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<p>What is the name of the river that runs through Chablis?</p>

A

<p>River Serein.</p>

34
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<p>Where are the best vineyards in Chablis located?</p>

<p>What kind of aspect do they typically have and how does this help the grapes?</p>

A

<p>On slopes withSouth/Southwest aspects to maximize sunshine.</p>

35
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<p>Chablis is Burgundy's largest white wine growing region.</p>

<p>True or False?</p>

A

<p>True</p>

36
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<p>What is the name of the 8th "unofficial" vineyard in Chablis Grand Cru?</p>

<p>Who is it owned by?</p>

<p>Which 2 vineyards does it straddle?</p>

A

<p>La Moutonne</p>

<p>-Owned by Domaine Long-Depaquit</p>

<p>-Overlaps Les Preuses and Vaudesir.</p>

37
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<p>How many different communes make up the production of Chablis AOP wine?</p>

<p>What is the total number of Chablis Premiers Crus vineyards?</p>

<p>How many of them are "Main" Premiers Crus?</p>

<p>Name 5 examples of Premiers Crus.</p>

A

<p>-17 Communes</p>

<p>-40, 17 of them are "main" premiers crus.</p>

<p>Vaillons, Fourchaume, Les Fourneaux, Vaucoupin, Les Beauregards.</p>

38
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<p>From which grape is Chablis made?</p>

A

<p>Chardonnay</p>

39
Q

<p>What are the classic tasting notes for Premier Cru Chablis?</p>

<p>How is Chablis Grand Cru different?</p>

<p>3 classic descriptors or aged Chablis?</p>

A

<p>-High acidity.</p>

<p>-Medium Body</p>

<p>-Lees character, intense minerality, steely character unencumbered by new oak.</p>

<p>-Grands Crus wines are richer, riper, often with notes of new oak.</p>

<p>-Lemon, Oyster shells, Hazelnut</p>

40
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<p>Who produces this wine?</p>

A

<p>Vincent Dauvissat</p>

41
Q

<p>Which is the largest Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis?</p>

A

<p>Les Clos</p>

42
Q

<p>2 examples of Chablis Premiers Crus on the Left bank / Right bank of the Serein:</p>

A

<p>-Left Bank: Vaillons, Montmains</p>

<p>-Right Bank: Fourchaume, Monteé de Tonnerre</p>

43
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<p>2 ways Chablis Grand Cru Vineyards typically deal with the high risk of frost?</p>

A

<p>Sprinklers</p>

<p>Vineyard Management (planting on slopes)</p>

44
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<p>The climate of Chablis is described as?</p>

A

<p>Cool Continental</p>

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