Cote de Beaune Flashcards
How many Communes in the Cote de Beaune? How many Grand Cru Vineyards?
16 Communes, 8 Grand Cru Vineyards
What are the grand crus within Pernand Vergelesse?
Corton (part) Corton-Charlemagne (part) Le Charlemagne
Corton Charlemagne produces what? Why?
17.5 ha mostly blanc, Western Exposure reduces sunlight and heat during the day, more acid and austere than Le Charlemagne
Corton?
Red and White, Creamy oak and Citrus, Longevity (white)
Most powerful and meaty of the Cote de Beaune Reds
Le Charlemagne? When was it elevated?
2000, Blanc Max 10% Pinot Blanc
Ladoix Serrigny which grand crus??
Corton, Corton Charlemagne (all part)
Aloxe Corton which grand crus?
Corton (part) Corton Charlemagne (part) Le Charlemagne (part)
Domaine Faviely 2 ha Monopole is located within which Grand Cru and Climat? Which Village?
Lodoix-Serrigny: Le Rognet et Corton Lieu Dit, Clos des Cortons Faiveley–not a geographic designation but officially tolerated) est. the right in 1930
What is the only red wine producing grand cru in the Cote de Beaune?
Corton
What is the largest AOP Village in the Cote d’Or? What is its size?
160 ha, Corton
Name five premiere crus within Ladoix-Serrigny that are adjacent to Corton and are instead commonly labeled as Aloxe-Corton instead?
La Coutier, La Marechaude, La Toppe au Vert, Les Moutottes, Les Petites Lolieres
Bonneau du Martray is the only producer to exclusively do what?
Only produce Grand Cru Wines (most from the 11ha on the Corton Hill)
Who is the largest land owner in both Corton and Corton-Charlemagne?
Louis Latour
Savigny-Les-Beaune style and wines produced?
smooth, velvety soft and fruity Reds, can be more tannic and rougher to the Beaune side
Top premiere crus of Savigny-Les-Beaune?
Aux Serpentieres and Les Vergelesse ( located on S and SE facing hillsides)
Notable Producers of Savigny-Les-Beaune
Chandon de Briailles and Simon Bize
Chorey-Les-Beaune produces what wines?
unremarkable village just North of Beaune
Beaune style and wines produced?
Mostly Red, Some white
Whites: some great examples from like Clos des Mouches
Reds: Somewhere between Pommard and Volnay in body and Structure Med. Body with deep fruit character
Top Premiere Crus of Beaune?
Clos des Mouches (whites) Les Bressandes, Greves and Les Teurons
What is a signature wine from Les Greves?
Bouchard’s Monopole “Vigne l’Enfant Jesus”
Clos de Mouches major producer?
Joseph Drouin “Les Clos de Mouches” Blanc 25ha borders Pommard
Cote de Beaune AOP?
small appellation covers smattering of vineyards located above the n. sector of premier crus Note: NOT Cote de Beaune Villages AOP!
Pommard style and wines produced?
Muscular and deeply colored wines with intense concentration due to Iron Rich clay, may see more new oak than other reds of Cote de Beaune
Top Producers of Pommard?
Comte Armand, Domain de Courcel