Burgundy - General Laws

Question 1

The 6 main grapes of Burgundy

Answer 1

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Gamay
Aligote
Pinot Blanc
Beurot (Pinot Gris)

others:
Tressot
Cesar
Sacy

Question 2

Chardonnay has a local name in Yonne

Answer 2

Beaunnois

Question 3

Bourgogne AOP

Answer 3

allows still reds, whites & roses

Question 4

Bourgogne Aligote AOP

Answer 4

for 100% Aligote wines

Question 5

Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP

Answer 5

For reds or rose field blend
*>30% for PN + >= 15% for Gamay = must be vinified together

Question 6

Bourgogne Cote de Beaune Villages AOP

Answer 6

Reds only
Anywhere except:
Pommard
Volnay
Aloxe-Corton
Beaune
(P-orn V-ids AC-quired its B-edtime)

Question 7

Bourgogne Cote de Nuits Villages AOP

Answer 7

Mainly reds rarely whites
Usually from Fixin & Brochon (N) or Cogroin & Comblanchian

Question 8

Cremant de Bourgogne AOP

Answer 8

Created 1975
For white/rose sparklings from PN & Chard

Question 9

Bourgogne Mousseaux AOP

Answer 9

Rare, exclusive AOP for sparkling reds

Question 10

Village AOP

Answer 10

Carries a village name or commune

Question 11

1er Cru AOP

Answer 11

The geographic designation to a vineyard within a village
Can blend different 1er parcels within a village

Question 12

Grand Cru AOP

Answer 12

Solely single stated vineyard production
only hand harvest