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
by Bouchard
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 until 2011, successor Frederic Barnier
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
Bienvenue Batard Montrachet, Le 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 & Chevalier 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’s are located in Chassagne
Le Montrachet, Criots Batard Montrachet & Batard Montrachet
Which is the smallest white Grand Cru in cote de beaune
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
Speak about Bonneau de Matray,
where is it
what does
what vineyards & philosophy
- in Pernand Vergelesses
- shares sold to American Stanley Kroenke in 2017
- parts are leased to DRC
- only sells Grand Cru - Corton Charlemagne (En Charlemagne/Le Charlemagne) and Corton
Plots vinified separately - spending first year in barrel + 2nd yrs in Stainless
- exemplary Corton Charlemagne vinified in oak 30% New Oak
- farmed biodynamically
What are the main plots of Corton Charlemagne?
En Charlemagne & Le Charlemagne
Speak about Dom Simon Bize.
1890 founded
Patrick Bize took over in ‘72 , but passed away in 2013
Widow Chisa running Domaine
working biodynamically, 100% whole bunch
wines with structure
consistent, near no new oak
little sulphur
Les Fourneaux = firmer tannins
Marconnets = sensual,
Serpentieres = fragrant & elegant
Talmettes = vibrant, classy & spicy
Vergelessees = reserved
Les Guettes = beautiful complete expressions
Name 3 domaine in Savigny.
Simon Bize
Dom Chandon de Briailles
Antonin Guyon
Which commune is Tollot Beaut based in?
Chorey les Beaune
Speak about Dom Chandon de Brailles
biodynamic since 2011
using horses instead tractor
whole bunch fermentation mainly
vertical press since 2016
Ile de Vergelesses = majority owner, dark fruit & spicy notes
Corton Holdings
Marechaudes
Bressandes
Clos du Roi = power & elegance
lots of old vine
Name 5 negociants based in Beaune?
Bouchard, Chanson, Drouhin, Jadot, Latour
Who ownes the monopol Clos des Fèves & where is it?
1er Cru in Cote de Beaune owned by Chanson
Speak about Domaine Joseph Drouhin
Run by entire family
Frederic MD, Laurent Export, Philippe Vineyards, Veronique Oenologie/Oregon
Vineyards managed biodynamically
certified organic since 2009
buy their own wood and air dry it - barrels made by Francois
less than 30% new oak
Who constracted Hotel Dieu/Hospice de Beaune and when?
Nicholas Rolin 1443
What is Louis Jadots own Cooperage called and where is it?
Cadus, Ladoix - Serrigny
Speak about Comte Armand
based in Pommard
owned Monopol Clos des Epeneaux 5.25ha since 1826
produces fine wines from Volnay, Pommard & Auxey Duresses
Speak about Dom de Courcel.
owned by Gilles de Courcel, MD of Dom Chanson
Wines made by Yves Confuron since 1996
grapes picked late, vinified with stems
barrel matured for 2yrs
Who ownes Domaine de Pavillon and where is it?
owned by Albert Bichot located in Pommard
Who owns the monopol of Clos Santenots?
Jacques Prieur
What is BIVB
Bureau interprofessional de Vin de Bourgogne
What size is a Burgundy Feuillette?
114l
How big is a Burgundy Quarteaut?
57l
Which are the 3 Crus in Meursault that are allowed to produce Red?
Santenots (often called Volnay)
Caillerets
Les Cras
