Ch.15 Burgundy

Question 1

What is the climate type in Chablis

Answer 1

Cool continental

Question 2

What is the climate type in Southern Burgundy

Answer 2

Moderate Continental

Question 3

What 3 problems can rain cause in Burgundy

Answer 3

1. Can disrupt flowering
2. Can cause gapes to swell during harvest
3. Pinot Noir is susceptible to grey rot during a wet season

Question 4

What two climactic hazards does Chablis face

Answer 4

1. Spring frosts

2. Summer hail storms

Question 5

What protection do mid-slope vineyards enjoy in Burgundy

Answer 5

Less prone to frost

Question 6

Why are the better vineyards found on East and South-East facing slopes

Answer 6

These aspects are sheltered from prevailing westerly winds

Question 7

Two basic characteristics of slope-side soils and flat-land soils

Answer 7

Slope-Side : Shallow and well-drained (better quality grapes)

Flat-land: Deep and fertile (lesser quality grapes)

Question 8

What are the 2 main and 2 most-important lesser grapes in Burgundy

Answer 8

Chardonnay (1/2 vineyard area)
Pinot Noir (1/3 vineyard area)
Aligote
Gamay

Question 9

What percentage of Burgundy vineyard area is Chardonnay

Answer 9

50%

Question 10

What percentage of Burgundy vineyard area is Pinot Noir

Answer 10

33%

Question 11

What is the profile color of Pinot Noir

Answer 11

Red

Question 12

Are better Pinot Noir wines oak aged in Burgundy and if so for how long.

Answer 12

Yes, normally for around 18 months with at least some new oak (though varies)

Question 13

Are better Chardonnay wines oak aged in Burgundy and if so for how long.

Answer 13

Yes, normally for around 6-9 months with at least some new oak (though varies)

Question 14

What are 4 Chardonnay wine-making techniques used in Burgundy

Answer 14

1. Barrel Fermentation
2. Barrel maturation
3. MLF
4. Lees

Question 15

What problem has been noticed in Burgundy Chardonnay recently

Answer 15

Premature oxidation has been seen during the past 15 years. No cause is known yet.

Question 16

What kinds of wine does Aligote typically produce (2 points)

Answer 16

Neutral flavors with high acidity

Question 17

Why isn’t more premium Aligote produced

Answer 17

The sites that are best for Aligote are also best for Pinot and Chardonnay and those grapes are economically better.

Question 18

In Burgundy proper, which levels of appellation permit Gamay

Answer 18

Regional (no Villages level)

Question 19

What are the 5 regional appellations for red wine in Burgundy

Answer 19

Bourgogne Rouge
Hauts Cote de Nuits
Hauts Cote de Beaune
Core Chalonnaise
Macon

Question 20

What are the 5 regional appellations for white wine in Burgundy

Answer 20

Bourgogne Blanc
Hautes Cote de Nuits
Hautes Cote de Beaune
Cote Chalonnaise
Macon Villages

Question 21

What is the river that flows through Chablis

Answer 21

Serein

Question 22

In Chablis, what is the classification name of the lesser vineyards

Answer 22

Petit Chablis

Question 23

What grapes are permitted in Chablis

Answer 23

Only Chardonnay

Question 24

What is the main climactic risk in Chablis and what protective measures are used

Answer 24

Frost (as late as May). Heaters and sprinklers are used.

Question 25

Is new oak or old oak or no oak used in Chablis

Answer 25

Old oak but only for some Grand Cru and sometimes 1er Cru wines.

Question 26

What is the flavor difference between Petit/Villages Chablis nad 1er/Grand Cru

Answer 26

Lesser wines show austere green fruit. Higher wines are riper/concentrated and show more citrus than green apple.

Question 27

What are the seven W3 appellations in the Cote de Beaune

Answer 27

``` Aloxe-Corton Beaune Pommard Volnay Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet ```

Question 28

What is a monopole

Answer 28

A vineyard with just one owner

Question 29

What percentage of Burgundy production is village/commune level

Answer 29

33%

Question 30

What percentage of Burgundy production from 1er crus. How many are there.

Answer 30

10% | There are over 600 1er crus in Burgundy

Question 31

What percentage of Burgundy production comes from Grand Crus. How many are there

Answer 31

``` 1%. 33 total (24 Cote de Nuits, 8 Cote de Beaune, 1 Chablis) ```

Question 32

Which 3 villages have the highest reputation for white Burgundy

Answer 32

Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet

Question 33

Which if the W3 Cote de Beaune communes do not produce whites

Answer 33

Pommard | Volnay

Question 34

Are wines with the low Cote de Nuits-Villages appellation red or white

Answer 34

They can be either

Question 35

Are wines with the low Cote de Beaune-Villages appellation red or white

Answer 35

Only red

Question 36

Why are Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits and Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune wines lighter bodied and less concentrated

Answer 36

Higher altitude and more exposed to the cooling winds

Question 37

In which subregion of Burgundy is Pouilly-Fuisse

Answer 37

Maconnais

Question 38

What are 2 famous appellations in the Maconnais

Answer 38

Pouilly-Fuisse | Saint-Veran

Question 39

Where are some of the ripest Chardonnays in Burgundy produced

Answer 39

Pouilly-Fuisse on the sun trap slopes of the Roche de Solutre

Question 40

Are Pouilly-Fuisee Chardonnays oaked

Answer 40

Yes. They can be quite toasty