Burgundy/General Flashcards
Name the main regions of Burgundy.
Chablis, Cote d’Or (Cote de Nuits & Cote de Beaune), Cote Chalonnaise, Maconnaise, Beaujolaise.
In Burgundy, what does estate bottled mean?
The wine is made, produced, and bottled by the owner of the vineyard.
Bouzeron AOP produces wines from what grape?
Aligote
Which of the Burgundy regions produces the most red wine?
Cote de Nuits and Beaujolais
What are the major varieties used in Burgundy wines?
Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Chardonnay
What are the major red wine-producing regions in Burgundy?
Cote d’Or (Cote de Nuits & Cote de Beaune), Beaujolais, and Cote Chalonnaise
How did the Napoleonic code affect the vineyards of Burgundy?
After the French Revolution in 1789, all the vineyards were sold off in small parcels. The Napoleonic Code also called for a law of equal inheritance for the children-continuing to fragment the vineyards even further.
Which region in Burgundy does Pouilly-Fuisse come from?
Maconnais
What are the three quality levels of Burgundy?
Village wine, Premier Cru, Grand Cru
Which of the Burgundy regions only produces white wine?
Chablis & Maconnais
What style of wines are made in the Irancy AOP?
Light red wines based on Pinot Noir, Cesar, and Pinot Gris, and are suitable for drinking young.
What wines are produced in St-Bris AOP?
White wines produced from Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris.
What is a monopole?
An area controlled by a single winery.
