Chardonnay

Question 1

Chardonnay struggles to grow in warm climates True/False

Answer 1

False, Chardonnay can grow in almost any climate

Question 2

Describe the Acidity, Body and primary Flavours of a cool climate Chardonnay

Answer 2

High Acid, Light - Medium Body, Green Fruits, Citrus Fruits and wet stones

Question 3

Describe the Acidity, Body and Primary Flavours of a warm climate Chardonnnay

Answer 3

Medium Acid, Full Body, Stone Fruits and Tropical Fruits

Question 4

What are some flavours that are present based on malolactic conversion

Answer 4

Dairy (butter, cream)

Question 5

Does malolactic conversation soften or harden acids in wine

Answer 5

Soften

Question 6

What winemaking process can add the flavours of bread and biscuit to a wine

Answer 6

Lees contact

Question 7

What is the main region for Chardonnay in France

Answer 7

Burgundy

Question 8

What is the PDO wine term for Burgundy Chardonnay

Answer 8

Bourgogne AOC

Question 9

What is the grape used to produce Chablis?

Answer 9

Chardonnay

Question 10

What are the two villages in the Cote d’Or that are famous for producing outstanding quality Chardonnays

Answer 10

Meursault AOC
Puligny Montrachet AOC

Question 11

What is the name of the sub region in the South of Burgundy that produces Chardonnay

Answer 11

Maconnais

Question 12

Name the village in Maconnais that produces simple, fruity, unoaked Chardonnay

Answer 12

Macon AOC

Question 13

Name the village in Maconnais that produces higher-quality wines with concentrated stone and tropical fruit flavours

Answer 13

Pouilly Fuisse AOC

Question 14

Describe the flavour and acid characteristics of Bougogne AOC Chardonnay

Answer 14

Apple and lemon flavours, high acid

Question 15

Which direction do the vineyards face in Chablis that are labelled Premier Cru or Grand Cru

Answer 15

South/South East

Question 16

Which Chardonnay growing area can be exposed to frost

Answer 16

Chablis

Question 17

What is the most popular fermentation vessel in Chablis

Answer 17

Inert vessels

Question 18

Describe the flavour and acid portfolio of a Chardonnay from Chablis

Answer 18

Apple, Lemon and Wet Stones
High Acid

Question 19

Which offers a warmer climate for the Chardonnay grape? Chablis or Cote d’Or

Answer 19

Cote d’Or

Question 20

Name the four California regions known for growing and producing Chardonnay

Answer 20

Carneros
Sonoma
Napa Valley
Santa Barbara County

Question 21

Which California region produces Chardonnay wines that are similar to Cote de Beune

Answer 21

Santa Barbara County

Question 22

What other US state aside from California is known for Chardonnay

Answer 22

Oregon

Question 23

In Australia, what other grape is known to be blended with Chardonnay

Answer 23

Semillon

Question 24

Name the three Chardonnay growing regions in Australia

Answer 24

Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Margaret River

Question 25

What are the flavour profiles of a Chardonnay produced in Adelaide Hills

Answer 25

Ripe stone fruit and tropical fruit - this is the case for most Chardonnay throughout Australia

Question 26

Name the two Chardonnay growing regions in New Zealand

Answer 26

Hawke’s Bay
Marlborough

Question 27

Explain the difference between a Chardonnay from Marlborough and one from Hawke’s Bay

Answer 27

Marlborough is a cooler climate, producing wines that have ripe melon, peach and lemon characteristics. Hawke’s Bay is warmer resulting in more pronounced stone fruit flavours

Question 28

Where is Chardonnay grown in Chile (2 Locations)

Answer 28

Casablanca Valley
Central Valley

Question 29

Where is Chardonnay grown in South Africa

Answer 29

Walker Bay