Cote Chalonnaise/Maconnais

Question 1

How many ‘cuvees’ are owned by the (Hospices de Beaune) opened by Nicolas Rolin & his wife?

Answer 1

*33 red
*17 white

Question 2

What wine can be produced under the (Hautes-Cotes de Beaune & Hautes-Cotes de Nuits AOCs?)

Answer 2

*Situated to the west of Cote d’Or at greater altitudes.
*white, rose, red, are produced.

Question 3

Name the Premier Cru Communes of Cote Chalonnaise, and state the number of the Premier Cru climats? (4)

Answer 3

*Rully AOC= red & white 23 climats

*Mercurey AOC=Mainly red 32 climats

*Givry AOC= Mainly red 27 climats

*Montagny AOC= white wine only 49 climats

Question 4

Where is the Commune of Bouzeron AOC located within Burgundy, for what style of wine is known?

Answer 4

*Located in Cote Chalonnaise
*produces dry white wine from Aligote with up to 15 percent Chardonnay.

Question 5

Name the top Commune for Chardonnay in Maconnaise, state the soils?

Answer 5

*Poilly-Fuisse AOC
*Limestone

Question 6

What grapes must be used for Macon Rouge AOC wines?

Answer 6

*100% Gamay

Question 7

Name the soils of the Beaujolais Cru wines?

Answer 7

Granite & chist

Question 8

Name the 10 Cru Beaujolais?

Answer 8

*St-Amour
*Julienas
*Chenas
*Moulin-a-Vent
*Fleurie
*Chiroubles
*Morgon
*Brouilly
*Cote de Brouilly
*Regnie