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Cote Chalonnaise Flashcards

1
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Where Cote Chalonnaise located?

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South of Cotes de Beaune.

Between the towns of Chagny and Saint-Vallerin

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What kinds of wines are produced here?

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Both reds and whites. Pinot noirs and chardonnays

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What is the climate of Cote Chalonnaise?

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Continental

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What is the aspect and geography of Cote Chalonnaise?

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South-facing slopes. No hillside escarpments to protect against east winds

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What are the 5 main villages of Cote Chalonnaise (north to south)?

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Rully

Bouzeron

Mercurey

Givry

Montagny

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How many premier cru vineyards are in Cote Chalonnaise?

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dozens

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How many Grand cru vineyards are in Cote Chalonnaise?

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Zero

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What is a characteristic of a good red Mercurey?

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spicey cherry

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What is a characteristic of a good white Mercurey?

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appley, minerally

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What is Bouzeron primarily known for?

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Aligote. Perhaps the best aligote in France is made here by Aubert de Villaine

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What is Rully known for?

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Use to be a major sparkling wine production area. Still produces Cremant de Bourgogne, both white and rose. Otherwise known for simple pinot noirs and crispy, lemony, nutty chardonnays.

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What is Givry known for?

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Earthy, cherry pinots. Some chardonnays

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What is Montagny known for?

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Southernmost village. Exclusively chardonnay. Considered best value of Burgundian whites.

Has the highest number of premier crus in Cote Chalonnaise at 49.

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What is unique about Montagny premier crus?

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Because there are so many in a relatively small space, the individual vineyards are often not named on the bottles.

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What is the soil of Cote Chalonnaise?

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Limestone and marl with topsoil of eroded pebbles and clay

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16
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What is the flavor profile of aligote from Chalonnaise?

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Floral, notes of citrus and flint, some honey.

17
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What is unique about soil in Givry?

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There are 13 different types of soil in Givry.

18
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What is the flavor profile of a chardonnay from Cote Chalonnaise?

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Smooth, subtle (if any) oak flavors, ripe tree fruits.

19
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What is the flavor profile of a pinot noir from Cote Chalonnaise?

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Rustic. Dried strawberry, cherry, earth, forest floor. Suede-like tannins

20
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What vinification techniques are common in Cotes Chalonnaise?

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Little to no oak used for both reds and whites

21
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What are the regional appellations of Cote Chalonnaise?

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Each village has its own AOP.
Montagny AOP: White only - chardonnay
Bouzeron AOP: White only - 100% aligote
Rully AOP: White, red, and sparkling
Givry AOP: White and red (chard and pinot)
Mercurery AOP: White and red (chard and pinot)

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