Cote de Beaune Flashcards

1
Q

What does the label term Corton Blanc represent?

A

Chardonnay grown on Corton Hill outside the Grand Cru

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2
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Name 6 Lieu Dit of Corton

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Clos du Roi, Les Bressandes, Charlemagne, Les Renards, Le Corton, Les Grèves

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3
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Describe the difference of a Ladoix from Pernand Vergelesses

A

Much softer, Plump & rustic due to different geology

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4
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Short description of Bonneau de Matray

A

Sells only Grand Cru, farmed biodynamically

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5
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What is the soil of Corton Charlemagne?

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oxfordian younger limestone base rock with clay

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6
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From which vineyard is L’Enfant de Jesus made of and in which appellation?

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Grèves Vineyard in Beaune

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7
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Name 5 1er Crus of Beaune

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Clos du Roi, Les Fèves, Les Bressandes, Les Grèves, Clos des Mouches

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8
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What are the 5 domaines of Louis Jadot?

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Dom Louis Jadot, Dom de Heritieres de Louis Jadot, Dom Gagey, Dom Duc de Magenta, Dom du Ch de Commaraine

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9
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Who is the Winemaker of Louis Jadot

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Jacques Lardière

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10
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Name 2 best 1er Crus of Pommard

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Les Rugiens Bas, Clos des Epenots

Active Limestone is high = reaction between clay give fullness & sturdiness

red appellation only

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11
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Explain difference of Volnay to Pommard

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more seductive & fragrant expression of PN due to lighter soils

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12
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Which Vineyard in Meursault is entitled to use the Volnay appellation for its PN?

A

Volnay Les Santenots

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13
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Name 5 Lieu Dit of Meursault that are more steely & racy

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Genevrieres, Les Narvaux, Les Tillets, les Casses Têtes, , Les Clous

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14
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Name 5 Lieu Dit of Meursault that are fuller

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Les Grands Charrons, Tesson, Chevalieres, Rougeots, Luchets

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15
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Name 3 1er Crus of Meursault

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Les Charmes, Les Perrieres, Les Genverieres

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16
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Name the GC of Puligny Montrachet

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Criots Batard Montrachet, Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Batard Montrachet

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17
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Which Commune do these 1er Crus belong to? Clos Saint Jean, Les champ gains, la Maltroie, Les Vergers, les Chaumées

A

Chassagne Montrachet

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18
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What grapes can be in a Aloxe Corton Blanc and Red?

A

Blanc: Chardonnay + max 10% Pinot Blanc
Red: Pinot Noir + max 15% PG, Chard, PB

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19
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What is the soil type of Aloxe Corton?

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Redish Brown clay limestone + flint + Chaillot (limestone debris)

20
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What types of soil is found in Pommard

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waterflow + erosion = iron rich clay soil on lower slope = fuller bodied, richer , sturdier wines

21
Q

Name the best sites in Pommard

A

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

22
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Name the best sites of Volnay

A

Les Taillepieds, Clos des Chênes, Champans, Les Caillerets

23
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Name the 4 Climats of Santenot

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Santenot du Milieu, Les Santenots Blanc, Les Plures, Les Santenots Dessous

24
Q

What is the main road of Burgundy called

A

Route D974

25
Q

Describe Auxey Duresses Climat

A

lack of protection from côte, cooler winds, frequent hailstorms

26
Q

How many 1er Cru does Auxey Duresses have

A

9 all south facing

27
Q

Top Domains in Auxey Duresses

A

Moulin Aux Moines, Maison Leroy (negociant arm of Domaine Leroy), Prunier Damy

28
Q

What is the reason of the richer fatter style of Meursault

A

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

29
Q

Which 2 GC vineyards are solely in Puligny?

A

Chevalier Montrachet & Bienvenue Batard Montrachet

30
Q

How large is Montrachet and how many owners?

A

8ha (4ha in Puligny) 16 owners

31
Q

Describe the difference of Batard & Bienvenue Batard to Montrachet

A

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

32
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Which are Pulignys top 1er Crus?

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Les Caillerets, Les Demoiselles, Les Pucelles

extentions of Montrachet & Batard Montrachet

33
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Which are Pulignys largest 1er Crus?

A

Champ Gain & Les Folatières

34
Q

What is Chevalier Montrachet Cuvee la Cabotte

A

a lieu dit once included in Le Montrachet, made by Bouchard

35
Q

Which GC does Chassagne hold

A

Le Montrachet, Criots Batard Montrachet & Batard Montrachet

36
Q

Which is the smallest white Grand Cru?

A

Criots Batard Montrachet

37
Q

Which is the best white 1er cru site in Chassagne?

A

Blanchot Dessus (adjustent to Montrachet)

38
Q

Which are the best red 1er Crus in Chassagne?

A

Morgeot & Clos St Jean

39
Q

How many official 1 er Crus are there in Chassagne?

A

55

40
Q

Name top 1er Crus in St Aubin

A

En Remilly (beside Chevalier M, but southfacing same soil midslope) Les Murgers de Dents de Chien (adjustant to Champ Gain) La Chateniere

41
Q

What is the name of the private estate of Lalou Bize and where is it located?

A

Domaine D’Auvenay located in St Romain

42
Q

Name 3 top premier crus of Meursault.

A

Perrières, Les Charmes, Genevrières

43
Q

What is the name of Albert Grivaults Monopole Vineyard in Meursault?

A

Clos des Perrières (seeking Grand Cru Status)

Perrières named after the old quarry

44
Q

How large is Le Montrachet and how many owners?

A

8ha = 16 Owners

250-270m grade of 6-10%

45
Q

How many 1er Crus does Puligny have?

A

Puligny = 17

46
Q

Which 2 Domaines produce a Grand Cru Les Demoiselles in Chevalier Montrachet. When were the parcels elevated to GC?

A

Louis Jadot & Louis Latour

elevated in 1939 & 1974

47
Q

When did Bouzeron gain its AOP?

A

1998