Cote de Nuits Flashcards
Generally, Cote de Nuits vineyards face which direction?
east
What is the southern edge of Cote de Nuits?
The village of Corgoloin
What are CdN village appellations, from North to South?
Marsannay Fixin Gevrey-Chambertin Morey Saint Denis Chambolle Musigny Vougeot Vosne Romanee Nuits Saint Georges
Which CdN village appellations produce any white wine?
Marsannay Fixin Morey Saint Denis Vougeot Nuits Saint Georges
How many grand cru vineyards are in CdN?
24
Which CdN Grand Cru vineyard can produce white wine?
Musigny
What is the largest village appellation in CdN?
Gevrey Chambertin (and in Cote d’Or)
The wines of Gevrey are often described as what?
masculine, brooding, structured
Chambolle-Musigny is often described as what?
silky charm, elegance over power
What is the famous landmark of Vougeot?
Chateau de Clos de Vougeot
How much of Vougeot’s acreage is Clos de Vougeot
80%
What are the best GC Vosne Romanee known for?
Precision and aristocratic finesse, richness
What is the only Vosne Romanee Premier Cru to not border a Grand Cru?
Clos des Reas
Great Nuits Saint Georges is known for being what?
sturdy and long lived, although they may be hard and angular in youth
What was the last Grand Cru to be promoted? When?
La Grand Rue in 1992
What AOP are Comblanchien and Corgoloin allowed to use?
Cote de Nuits Villages