Cote D’or- Nellites Flashcards
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
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)
Domaine Laflaive
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.
Soil Type of the Cote D’or
Marl, Limestone and Clay
Grapes of the Cote D’or
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, tiny bit of Aligote and Gamay as well
Climate of the Cote D’or
Temperate Continental
Oak usage in the Cote D’or
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%.
Malo in Cote D’or?
Common Practice in Red and White
Important Geographical Features of the Cote D’or
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!!!!
Best Cote D’or Vinyard Aspects
East Facing
Quality Ranks of Cote D’or
*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.
Grand Cru Vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin
North to South,
Chambertin Clos-De-Beze
Chappelle-Chambertin
Charmes-Chambertin
Griotte-Chambertin
Latricieres-Chambertin
Le Chambertin
Mazis-Chambertin
Mazoyeres-Chambertin
Ruchottes-CHambertin
Grand Cru Vineyards in Morey St. Denis
North to South,
Bonnes Mares (also in Chambolle Musigny)
Clo De La Roche
Clos De La Lambrays
Clos De La Tart
Clos St. Denis
Grand Cru Vineyards of Chambolle Musigny
North to South,
Bonnes Mares (also in Morey St. Denis)
Le Musigny
Grand Cru Vineyards in Vougeot
Clos De Vougeot
Aging potential of Cote D’or wines
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
Notable Villages of Cote De Nuits (N to S)
Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey St. Denis, Chombolle-Musignny, Flagey-Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanee, Nuits St. Goerges
Notable Villages of Cote De Beaune (N to S)
-Pernard-Vergelesses
-Ladoixe-Serrigny
-Aloxe-Corton
-Savigny Les Beaune
-Chorey Les Beaune
-Pommard
-Volnay
-Monthelie
-Auxey Duresses
-Mersault
-Puligny Montrachet
-Chassange Montrachet
Grand Cru Vineyards in Vosne Romanee
Echezeaux, Grands Echezeaux, La Romanee, La Tache, La Grande Rue, Richebourg, Romanee Conti, Romane St. Vivant
Grand Cru Vineyards in Aloxe-Corton
Charlemagne
What three villages are the two Grand Crus Corton Charlemagne and Corton in?
Pernard-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, and Ladoix Serregney
These Grand Crus are within the boundaries of both Puligny Montrachet and Chassange Montrachet
Batard Montrachet, and YOU GUESSED IT La Montrachet
What Grand Crus are in Puligny Montrachet?
Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet
What Grand Crus are in Chassange Montrachet
Criots-Batard-Montrachet
Best vintages for Cote D’or reds? (past 15)
‘9, ‘10, ‘15, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20, ‘22
Worst vintages for Cote D’or reds? (past 15)
‘11, ‘13, ‘14
Best vintages for Cote D’or whites? (past 15)
‘10, ‘14, ‘19, ‘22
Worst vintages for Cote D’or whites? (past 15)
‘13, ‘11
Elevation of the Cote D’or
2,372 ft
What does Lieu Dit mean?
A specific part of a vineyard or region recognized for its own topographic or historical specificities
What is Marc De Bourgogne?
French pomace brandy, meaning it’s a distilled spirit made from the leftover grape skins, seeds, and stems
Domaine Coche-Dury
*Focus on Chardonnay
*Meursault Perrières and Corton-Charlemagne highly sought after
*Strong focus on Mersault
*Founded in 1975
Leroy
*Owned and run by Lalou Bize-Leroy, a legendary figure in the Burgundy wine world
*Known for their shockingly low yields
*Located in Vosne-Romanée
*Founded in 1988
Roulot
*Master of Mersault
*Single vineyard bottlings
*Aging potential with many wines showing wonderfully after 10 years
*Founded in 1830
