Cote De Baune Flashcards
Where is the Côte de Beaune located?
Southern half of the Côte d’Or in Burgundy, running from Ladoix-Serrigny to Maranges.
What are the two dominant grape varieties in the Côte de Beaune?
Chardonnay (primary) and Pinot Noir.
Which village is considered the spiritual home of white Burgundy?
Puligny-Montrachet
Which village is known for producing both world-class red and white wines?
Corton (Grand Cru Corton for red; Corton-Charlemagne for white)
Name the three Grand Cru vineyards with ‘Montrachet’ in the name.
- Montrachet
- Bâtard-Montrachet
- Chevalier-Montrachet
- (Also: Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet)
What distinguishes Meursault from Puligny and Chassagne in terms of style?
Meursault whites are richer, nuttier, with more lees contact; Puligny is linear and mineral; Chassagne is broader and more floral.
Which Grand Cru vineyard is shared by Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny, and Pernand-Vergelesses?
Corton and Corton-Charlemagne
What is the only red wine Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune?
Corton
What Premier Cru in Volnay is often compared to Grand Cru in quality?
Les Caillerets
Which village is known for producing the most delicate and perfumed red wines in the Côte de Beaune?
Volnay
What is the general style of Pommard?
Structured, firm, age-worthy red wines—often the most tannic in the Côte de Beaune.
What soil type dominates Corton-Charlemagne?
Limestone with marl and high active chalk content—ideal for Chardonnay.
What producer is most famously associated with Le Montrachet?
- Domaine Leflaive
- Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
- Comtes Lafon
What is the orientation of the best vineyards in the Côte de Beaune?
East- and southeast-facing slopes for optimal sun exposure.
What defines the wines of Saint-Aubin?
Excellent value whites similar in style to Puligny/Chassagne with freshness and minerality.
Which villages produce both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir under their village AOCs?
- Chassagne-Montrachet
- Beaune
- Savigny-lès-Beaune
- Ladoix-Serrigny
Which village’s white wines were historically aged under flor?
Meursault, in rare and old-school instances.
What village lies directly north of Puligny-Montrachet?
Meursault
What are the key characteristics of Chassagne-Montrachet’s white wines?
Floral, honeyed, often with broader shoulders and more texture than Puligny.
Which Côte de Beaune village AOC is considered the commercial heart of Burgundy?
Beaune – also home to many major négociants like Bouchard Père et Fils, Louis Jadot, and Drouhin.
What are the two main types of soils in Meursault and how do they affect the wine?
Clay-heavy soils produce richer, broader wines. Limestone-rich soils yield more mineral, tense wines.
What is the style difference between Corton-Charlemagne from Aloxe-Corton vs. Pernand-Vergelesses?
Aloxe: Riper, rounder, more opulent. Pernand: Tauter, more mineral and linear in expression.
Which Meursault Premier Cru is considered closest in style to Puligny-Montrachet?
Les Perrières – structured, mineral, and age-worthy.
What is significant about the Premier Cru vineyard ‘Les Caillerets’ in Chassagne-Montrachet?
One of the finest and most Grand Cru–like Premier Crus; often considered for elevation due to elegance and aging potential.
