Burgundy - Red Wines Flashcards
What is the overall climate of Burgundy
Cool continental in Chablis to Moderate continental further south.
What are the Regional appellations of Burgundy? (7)
Bourgogne Rouge
Bourgogne Blanc
Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Bourgogne Cotes Chalonaise Macon Macon Villages
What are the characteristics of Bourgogne wines?
Light bodied, primary fruit flavours
What are the Commune/Village appellations on the Cote de Nuits? (4)
Gevry-Chambertin, Vougeot, Vosne Romanee and Nuits-St Georges
What are the Commune/Village appellations on the Cote de Beaune?
Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursalt, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet
Explain why Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits and Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune are only regional appellations
They are more exposed sites to the West of Village sites and higher altitude. As such, wines are lighter in body and less concentrated.
Are wines labelled Cotes de Nuits-Villages red or white?
Red or White. (They are wines that are on the Cote de Nuits but do not qualify for one of the more famous village appellations)
Are wines labelled Cotes de Beaune-Villages red or white?
Red only
What are reds primarily made out of in the Maconnais?
Gamay (Pinot Noir is still grown)
Are wines labelled Macon red or white?
They can be both
Can red wines be labelled Macon-Villages?
No
Which two Village appellations from the Cote Chalonnaise are known for quality red?
Mercurey (best) and Givry
What grapes can be used to make regional Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Rouge?
Pinot Noir only
Which two Villages on the Cotes de Beaune do not produce red wines?
Pommard and Volnay
Pinot Noir accounts for how much total vineyard area in Burgundy?
Just over a third
Flavours of Red Burgundy?
Red fruit in youth
Maturity brings earth, game and mushroom
What levels of acid and tannin does Burgundy Pinot tend to have?
High Acid
Low to Medium Tannin
What will best Red Burgundy be aged in?
New oak
What winemaking process is increasingly popular for Red Burg?
The use of whole bunches
Can wines made from the fruit of various Grand Cru or Premier Cru sites still be labelled as such?
Yes.
Cru wines made from the fruit of a single vineyard will put vineyard name under Cru title
Cote d’Or runs along the Eastern edge of what? what does this provide to vineyards?
Central Massif.
South-East or East facing aspect and shelter from westerly winds.
Red wines are produced in Rully. Where is Rully and what are they best known for producing?
Cote Chalonnaise.
Sparkling wine
What are the main natural hazards in Burgundy? (3)
Rain - which can disrupt flowering and dilute fruit at harvest. Pinot is also very susceptible to grey rot.
Spring Frost - Hillside planting is best
Summer hail storms
What is the Burgundian appellation hierarchy based on?
Quality of vineyard sites
Why might a wine be declassified from a superior appellation?
Excessive yields or
reputation-conscious producer may want to preserve the reputation of superior appellation by not including lower-quality wines.
What are the budding/ripening habits of Pinot Noir?
Early budding, early ripening
What is one result of Pinot Noir having been around for a long time?
Many clones
What is tricky to extract from Pinot Noir skins? What must you be careful of when extracting these things in the winery?
Colour and Tannin
Careful of not overworking the juice as to preserve elegance and primary flavours
Intense and complex, with styles ranging from almost floral to tannic and spicy describes wines from…
Cote d’Or
What flavours may develop in underripe Pinot Noir?
Cabbage and wet leaves
Is pre-fermentation maceration typical in the production of Pinot Noir?
Yes
When whole bunches are used in production, what process leads to the gradual crushing of grapes?
Punch down operations
What flavours are enhanced by whole bunch use in Pinot Noir?
Red fruit and floral notes
What temperature is Pinot Noir commonly fermented at when making age-worthy examples? What is the aim?
30*C and above
Extraction of colour, flavour and tannin
It is common for premium Pinot Noir to be aged in oak for how long?
12-24 months
What kind of barrels are used for maturing Pinot Noir? Why?
Second or third use barrels
As to not overpower delicate floral and fruit characteristics
What is Pinot Noir usually blended with?
Itself from other plots or from parcels that have undergone different winemaking processes (consistency and/or complexity)
