Burgundy: Maconnais Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the 2nd major white Burgundy producer to Chablis
A
Maconnais
2
Q
Name the grapes of Maconnais
A
Chardonnay Gamay (dominant red grape) Pinot Noir
3
Q
4 Communes of Pouilly Fuisse
A
1) Fuisse
2) Solutre Pouilly
3) Vergisson
4) Chaintre
**Natural amphitheater acts as sun trap
4
Q
Pouilly-Fuissé producers with single vineyard bottlings
A
Daniel Barraud
J-A Ferret
5
Q
Macon AOCs
A
Bourgogne Blanc/Rouge (Chard/PN)
Mâcon AOC (Blanc, Rosé, Rouge)
Mâcon Supérieur AOC (.5% more abv, creaminess from malo)
Mâcon Villages AOC (43 Villages, 26 with own appellation. More ripeness, body)
6
Q
Top Maconnais Producers
A
Thevenet (MACON AOC)
Robert Denogent (MACON SOLUTRE)
Vincent Chateau de Fuisee (Pouilly Fuisse AOC)
