BURGUNDY REDS

Question 1

What are the main Red grapes grown in Burgundy? (2)

Answer 1

Pinot Noir, Gamay

Question 2

What is a red wine production method largely practiced in Beaujolais?

Answer 2

Carbonic/ Semi-Carbonic Maceration

Question 3

What temperature does pinot noir fermentation occur?

Answer 3

Pinot Noir ferments above 30 degrees, cooler for lighter styles

Question 4

What is a major climate challenge for Pinot Noir in Burgundy? Why?

Answer 4

Frost! Pinot Noir is an early budding varietal, which makes it susceptible to frost damage.

Question 5

What are the main AOC’s in Cote de Nuits?

Answer 5

Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougot (gr.cru), Vosne-Romanee (most premium), Nuit St Georges

Question 6

Discuss Gevrey-Chambertin. What are the main Grand Crus, etc.

Answer 6

Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Beze, Gevrey-Chambertin has the most # of gr. cru’s in Cote de Nuits

Question 7

Discuss Vosne-Romanee, What are the Gr.Crus, etc.

Answer 7

Romanee Conti, La Tâche, La Romanee. Has the most expensive wines in Cote de Nuits

Question 8

Discuss Vougeot, what is the Gr. Cru?

Answer 8

Clos de Vougeot

Question 9

What are the red wine production zones in Cote de Beaune?

Answer 9

Pommard and Volnay

Question 10

Where is the red wine grand cru in Cote de Beaune?

Answer 10

Aloxe Corton

Question 11

What are the red wine AIOC’s in Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 11

Mercurey, Givry

Question 12

What red is mainly produced in Maconnaise?

Answer 12

Gamay