Cote de Beaune Flashcards
What does the label term Corton Blanc represent?
Chardonnay grown on Corton Hill outside the Grand Cru
Name 6 Lieu Dit of Corton
Clos du Roi, Les Bressandes, Charlemagne, Les Renards, Le Corton, Les Grèves
Describe the difference of a Ladoix from Pernand Vergelesses
Much softer, Plump & rustic due to different geology
Short description of Bonneau de Matray
Sells only Grand Cru, farmed biodynamically
What is the soil of Corton Charlemagne?
oxfordian younger limestone base rock with clay
From which vineyard is L’Enfant de Jesus made of and in which appellation?
Grèves Vineyard in Beaune
Name 5 1er Crus of Beaune
Clos du Roi, Les Fèves, Les Bressandes, Les Grèves, Clos des Mouches
What are the 5 domaines of Louis Jadot?
Dom Louis Jadot, Dom de Heritieres de Louis Jadot, Dom Gagey, Dom Duc de Magenta, Dom du Ch de Commaraine
Who is the Winemaker of Louis Jadot
Jacques Lardière
Name 2 best 1er Crus of Pommard
Les Rugiens Bas, Clos des Epenots
Active Limestone is high = reaction between clay give fullness & sturdiness
red appellation only
Explain difference of Volnay to Pommard
more seductive & fragrant expression of PN due to lighter soils
Which Vineyard in Meursault is entitled to use the Volnay appellation for its PN?
Volnay Les Santenots
Name 5 Lieu Dit of Meursault that are more steely & racy
Genevrieres, Les Narvaux, Les Tillets, les Casses Têtes, , Les Clous
Name 5 Lieu Dit of Meursault that are fuller
Les Grands Charrons, Tesson, Chevalieres, Rougeots, Luchets
Name 3 1er Crus of Meursault
Les Charmes, Les Perrieres, Les Genverieres
Name the GC of Puligny Montrachet
Criots Batard Montrachet, Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Batard Montrachet
Which Commune do these 1er Crus belong to? Clos Saint Jean, Les champ gains, la Maltroie, Les Vergers, les Chaumées
Chassagne Montrachet
What grapes can be in a Aloxe Corton Blanc and Red?
Blanc: Chardonnay + max 10% Pinot Blanc
Red: Pinot Noir + max 15% PG, Chard, PB
What is the soil type of Aloxe Corton?
Redish Brown clay limestone + flint + Chaillot (limestone debris)
What types of soil is found in Pommard
waterflow + erosion = iron rich clay soil on lower slope = fuller bodied, richer , sturdier wines
Name the best sites in Pommard
Clos des Epeneaux (Monopol Comte Armand) Les Petits Epenot, Les Grands Epenots, Les Rugiens Bas (superieur, applied for Grand Cru) Les Rugiens Haut (more inferior steeper)
Note: Les Rugiens is a blend of Haut & Bas
Name the best sites of Volnay
Les Taillepieds, Clos des Chênes, Champans, Les Caillerets
Name the 4 Climats of Santenot
Santenot du Milieu, Les Santenots Blanc, Les Plures, Les Santenots Dessous
What is the main road of Burgundy called
Route D974
Describe Auxey Duresses Climat
lack of protection from côte, cooler winds, frequent hailstorms
How many 1er Cru does Auxey Duresses have
9 all south facing
Top Domains in Auxey Duresses
Moulin Aux Moines, Maison Leroy (negociant arm of Domaine Leroy), Prunier Damy
What is the reason of the richer fatter style of Meursault
Meursault has a lower water table than Puligny or Chassagne, resulting in greater underground cellars, the fact that explains the richer oxidative & oaky style
some top producers prefer more reductive steeler style
Which 2 GC vineyards are solely in Puligny?
Chevalier Montrachet & Bienvenue Batard Montrachet
How large is Montrachet and how many owners?
8ha (4ha in Puligny) 16 owners
Describe the difference of Batard & Bienvenue Batard to Montrachet
lower slope = deeper soils, more incline = richer, fatter, more exotic Chardonnay
Chevalier = thinner soils, steeper incline, edgy, reserved & more elegant
Montrachet = perfect combination, pure, framed, concentrated equally balance of weight & acidity
Which are Pulignys top 1er Crus?
Les Caillerets, Les Demoiselles, Les Pucelles
extentions of Montrachet & Batard Montrachet
Which are Pulignys largest 1er Crus?
Champ Gain & Les Folatières
What is Chevalier Montrachet Cuvee la Cabotte
a lieu dit once included in Le Montrachet, made by Bouchard
Which GC does Chassagne hold
Le Montrachet, Criots Batard Montrachet & Batard Montrachet
Which is the smallest white Grand Cru?
Criots Batard Montrachet
Which is the best white 1er cru site in Chassagne?
Blanchot Dessus (adjustent to Montrachet)
Which are the best red 1er Crus in Chassagne?
Morgeot & Clos St Jean
How many official 1 er Crus are there in Chassagne?
55
Name top 1er Crus in St Aubin
En Remilly (beside Chevalier M, but southfacing same soil midslope) Les Murgers de Dents de Chien (adjustant to Champ Gain) La Chateniere
What is the name of the private estate of Lalou Bize and where is it located?
Domaine D’Auvenay located in St Romain
Name 3 top premier crus of Meursault.
Perrières, Les Charmes, Genevrières
What is the name of Albert Grivaults Monopole Vineyard in Meursault?
Clos des Perrières (seeking Grand Cru Status)
Perrières named after the old quarry
How large is Le Montrachet and how many owners?
8ha = 16 Owners
250-270m grade of 6-10%
How many 1er Crus does Puligny have?
Puligny = 17
Which 2 Domaines produce a Grand Cru Les Demoiselles in Chevalier Montrachet. When were the parcels elevated to GC?
Louis Jadot & Louis Latour
elevated in 1939 & 1974
When did Bouzeron gain its AOP?
1998
