Burgundy - Cote de Beaune Flashcards
How many hectares are entitled to the Corton Grand Cru AOP?
160 ha
What is the largest single grand cru appellation in the whole of Burgundy
Corton Grand Cru AOP
Apart from Corton Grand Cru AOP, name the 2 smaller grand cru appellations within Corton
Corton Charlemagne AOP Charlemagne AOP
Wines of which colour may be produced under the Corton Grand Cru AOP?
Both red and white but in practice most are red
Name the 3 communes that encircle the southern part of the hill in Corton
Ladoix-Serigny Aloxe Corton Pernand Vergelesses
Of the 3 communes in Corton which is the biggeswt shareholder of grand cru vineyards?
Aloxe-Corton
Name 3 climats within Aloxe Corton that are highly regarded
Le Clos de Roi Les Bressandes Les Renardes
Name the 2 specific Charlemagne vineyards
En Charlemagne and Le Charlemagne
Name a well known climat in Ladoix Serrigny
Le Rognet et Corton
In which village is Le Charlemagne located?
Aloxe Corton
In whivh village is En Charlemagne located ?
Pernand Vergelesses
Clos de Corton is located in which village ? Which Climat? It is also a monopole owned by who?
Ladoix Serrigny Le Rognet et Corton Domaine Faively
In which village is Bonneau du Martray located?
Pernand Vergelesses
Who is the largest landowner in COrton and Corton Charlemagne?
Louis Latour
WHat % of Beaune vineyards are classified as Premier Cru?
85%
Describe the wines of the Cotes de Beaune AOP
Not to be confused with Côte de Beaune-Villages AOP, this small appellation covers a smattering of vineyards located above the northern sector of premiers crus, at an elevation of 300-370 meters. Aligned along the combes intersecting the Montagne de Beaune and the southern hillsides of the Mont Battois, the appellation’s vineyards produce light red and white wines
Name some premier cru of Beaune
Les Greves
les Feves
Le Clos de Mouches
Les Bressandes
Clos de Roi
Les Teurons
Bouchards Vigne de L’enfants Jesus is a climat in which Premier cru?
Les Greves