Chapter 15 - Burgundy

Question 1

What is the climate like in Burgundy?

Answer 1

The climate ranges from cool continental in the north around Chablis to moderate continental further south.

Question 2

What are some of the natural climatic hazards that can impact Burgundy?

Answer 2

Spring frost particularly in the Chablis region, where they can appear as late as May, and localized summer hailstorms.

Question 3

Outline the vineyard location of different levels of quality within Burgundy

Answer 3

1) Basic Village-level vineyards tend to be located on flat sites or at the bottom of slopes
2) Premier cru or Grand cru are often found mid-slope
3) The highest quality vineyards generally have a south or east facing exposure, offering protection from prevailing westerly winds.

Question 4

What are the two primary grape varieties of Burgundy (not including the Beaujolais region)?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Question 5

Where within Burgundy is the most important plantings of Pinot Noir?

Answer 5

Cote d’Or.

Question 6

How long do the some of the best Burgundy reds age in barrels?

Answer 6

16 to 18 months

Question 7

What region within Burgundy boasts some of the most expressive and sought-after Chardonnay’s?

Answer 7

Cote d’Or

Question 8

What are the three basic levels of Burgundy Appellations

Answer 8

1) Regional Appellations
2) Commune Appellations (or Villages)
3) Single Vineyard Appellations (Premiers or Grands Crus)

Question 9

What are the two sub-regions of the Cote d’Or and what are their primary production?

Answer 9

1) Cote de Nuits - produces primarily red wines

2) Cote de Beaune - produces primarily white wines

Question 10

What are the key villages of the Cote de Nuits?

Answer 10

1) Gevrey-Chambertin
2) Vougeot
3) Vosne-Romanee
4) Nuits-Saint-Georges

Question 11

What are the key villages of Cote de Beaune?

Answer 11

1) Aloxe-Corton
2) Beaune
3) Pommard
4) Volnay
5) Meursault
6) Puligny-Montrachet
7) Chassagne-Montrachet

Question 12

Cote de Nuits-Village wines can be red or white, True or False?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Cote de Beaunes-Villages wines can be red or white, True of False?

Answer 13

False. They must be Red.

Question 14

What are the four village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise?

Answer 14

1) Rully
2) Mercury
3) Givry
4) Montagny

Question 15

What are the two most famous village appellations of the Maconnais?

Answer 15

1) Pouilly-Fuisse

2) Saint-Veran