Cote D’or

Question 1

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Answer 1

A producer of red (la tache) and white (montrachet) Burgundy wines that is considered the standard by which other Pinot Noir producers are judged. DRC owns 28 hectares of Grand Crus and is known for consistently producing high-quality wines (RIchebourg the best in Vosne Romainee)

Question 2

Domaine Laflaive

Answer 2

A producer that is known for its high-quality white wines, even though the region is known for its reds. The Leflaive family has lived in the Puligny-Montrachet region since 1717.

Question 3

Soil Type of the Cote D’or

Answer 3

Marl, Limestone and Clay

Question 4

Grapes of the Cote D’or

Answer 4

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, tiny bit of Aligote and Gamay as well

Question 5

Climate of the Cote D’or

Answer 5

Temperate Continental

Question 6

Oak usage in the Cote D’or

Answer 6

The amount of new oak used in the aging process varies by the level of the wine, with village wines using 20% new oak, 1º Cru wines using 30%, and Grand Cru wines using 40%.

Question 7

Malo in Cote D’or?

Answer 7

Common Practice in Red and White

Question 8

Important Geographical Features of the Cote D’or

Answer 8

The Ouche River:
The Ouche river rises on the dip slope of the escarpment and flows to the Saône via Dijon.
Route des Grands Crus:
The Route des Grands Crus (National Route 74) runs along the foot of the ridge and is a popular tourist route.

LIMESTONE ESCARPMENT!!!!

Question 9

Best Cote D’or Vinyard Aspects

Answer 9

East Facing

Question 10

Quality Ranks of Cote D’or

Answer 10

Grand Cru: Represents the highest quality level, with wines from specific, esteemed vineyards.
Premier Cru: The second highest tier, encompassing vineyards within specific villages that are recognized for their exceptional quality.
Village: Wines produced within a specific village are classified at this level, indicating the quality and characteristics of the wine based on the village’s reputation.
Regional: This is the broadest category, encompassing wines from the broader Côte d’Or region, indicating a more general quality level.

Question 11

Grand Cru Vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin

Answer 11

North to South,
Chambertin Clos-De-Beze
Chappelle-Chambertin
Charmes-Chambertin
Griotte-Chambertin
Latricieres-Chambertin
Le Chambertin
Mazis-Chambertin
Mazoyeres-Chambertin
Ruchottes-CHambertin

Question 12

Grand Cru Vineyards in Morey St. Denis

Answer 12

North to South,
Bonnes Mares (also in Chambolle Musigny)
Clo De La Roche
Clos De La Lambrays
Clos De La Tart
Clos St. Denis

Question 13

Grand Cru Vineyards of Chambolle Musigny

Answer 13

North to South,
Bonnes Mares (also in Morey St. Denis)
Le Musigny

Question 14

Grand Cru Vineyards in Vougeot

Answer 14

Clos De Vougeot

Question 15

Aging potential of Cote D’or wines

Answer 15

1er Cru, around 7-8 years for whites, 10 for reds. Grand Crus can go as far as 15 years but may have started to fall off

Question 16

Notable Villages of Cote De Nuits (N to S)

Answer 16

Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey St. Denis, Chombolle-Musignny, Flagey-Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanee, Nuits St. Goerges

Question 17

Notable Villages of Cote De Beaune (N to S)

Answer 17

Pernard-Vergelesses, Ladoixe-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, Savigny Les Beaune, Chorey Les Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Monthelie, Auxey Duresses, Mersault, Puligny Montrachet, Chassange Montrachet

Question 18

Grand Cru Vineyards in Vosne Romanee

Answer 18

Echezeaux, Grands Echezeaux, La Romanee, La Tache, La Grande Rue, Richebourg, Romanee Conti, Romane St. Vivant

Question 19

Grand Cru Vineyards in Aloxe-Corton

Answer 19

Charlemagne

Question 20

What three villages are the two Grand Crus Corton Charlemagne and Corton in?

Answer 20

Pernard-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, and Ladoix Serregney

Question 21

These Grand Crus are within the boundaries of both Puligny Montrachet and Chassange Montrachet

Answer 21

Batard Montrachet, and YOU GUESSED IT La Montrachet

Question 22

What Grand Crus are in Puligny Montrachet?

Answer 22

Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet

Question 23

What Grand Crus are in Chassange Montrachet

Answer 23

Criots-Batard-Montrachet

Question 24

Best vintages for Cote D’or reds? (past 15)

Answer 24

‘9, ‘10, ‘15, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20, ‘22

Question 25

Worst vintages for Cote D’or reds? (past 15)

Answer 25

‘11, ‘13, ‘14

Question 26

Best vintages for Cote D’or whites? (past 15)

Answer 26

‘10, ‘14, ‘19, ‘22

Question 27

Worst vintages for Cote D’or whites? (past 15)

Answer 27

‘13, ‘11

Question 28

Elevation of the Cote D’or

Answer 28

2,372 ft