Cote de Beaune Flashcards

1
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What does the label term Corton Blanc represent?

A

Chardonnay grown on Corton Hill outside the Grand Cru

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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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Describe the difference of a Ladoix from Pernand Vergelesses

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Much softer, Plump & rustic due to different geology

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4
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Short description of Bonneau de Matray

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Sells only Grand Cru, farmed biodynamically

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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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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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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 until 2011, successor Frederic Barnier

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

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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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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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Bienvenue Batard Montrachet, Le 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

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Chassagne Montrachet

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

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

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What is the soil type of Aloxe Corton?

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

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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

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21
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Name the best sites in Pommard

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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

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22
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Name the best sites of Volnay

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Les Taillepieds, Clos des Chênes, Champans, Les Caillerets

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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

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24
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What is the main road of Burgundy called

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Route D974

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25
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Describe Auxey Duresses Climat

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lack of protection from côte, cooler winds, frequent hailstorms

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26
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How many 1er Cru does Auxey Duresses have

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9 all south facing

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27
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Top Domains in Auxey Duresses

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

28
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What is the reason of the richer fatter style of Meursault

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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
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Which 2 GC vineyards are solely in Puligny?

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Chevalier Montrachet & Bienvenue Batard Montrachet

30
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How large is Montrachet and how many owners?

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8ha (4ha in Puligny) 16 owners

31
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Describe the difference of Batard & Chevalier to Montrachet

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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?

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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 in cote de beaune

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Criots Batard Montrachet

37
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Which is the best white 1er cru site in Chassagne?

A

Blanchot Dessus (adjustent to Montrachet)

38
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Which are the best red 1er Crus in Chassagne?

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Morgeot & Clos St Jean

39
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How many official 1 er Crus are there in Chassagne?

A

55

40
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Name top 1er Crus in St Aubin

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

41
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What is the name of the private estate of Lalou Bize and where is it located?

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Domaine D’Auvenay located in St Romain

42
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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
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How large is Le Montrachet and how many owners?

A

8ha = 16 Owners

250-270m grade of 6-10%

45
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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

48
Q

Speak about Bonneau de Matray,
where is it
what does
what vineyards & philosophy

A
  • 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
49
Q

What are the main plots of Corton Charlemagne?

A

En Charlemagne & Le Charlemagne

50
Q

Speak about Dom Simon Bize.

A

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

51
Q

Name 3 domaine in Savigny.

A

Simon Bize
Dom Chandon de Briailles
Antonin Guyon

52
Q

Which commune is Tollot Beaut based in?

A

Chorey les Beaune

53
Q

Speak about Dom Chandon de Brailles

A

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

54
Q

Name 5 negociants based in Beaune?

A

Bouchard, Chanson, Drouhin, Jadot, Latour

55
Q

Who ownes the monopol Clos des Fèves & where is it?

A

1er Cru in Cote de Beaune owned by Chanson

56
Q

Speak about Domaine Joseph Drouhin

A

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

57
Q

Who constracted Hotel Dieu/Hospice de Beaune and when?

A

Nicholas Rolin 1443

58
Q

What is Louis Jadots own Cooperage called and where is it?

A

Cadus, Ladoix - Serrigny

59
Q

Speak about Comte Armand

A

based in Pommard
owned Monopol Clos des Epeneaux 5.25ha since 1826
produces fine wines from Volnay, Pommard & Auxey Duresses

60
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Speak about Dom de Courcel.

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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

61
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Who ownes Domaine de Pavillon and where is it?

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owned by Albert Bichot located in Pommard

62
Q

Who owns the monopol of Clos Santenots?

A

Jacques Prieur

63
Q

What is BIVB

A

Bureau interprofessional de Vin de Bourgogne

64
Q

What size is a Burgundy Feuillette?

A

114l

65
Q

How big is a Burgundy Quarteaut?

A

57l