Cotes d'Or

Question 1

What is the history of the soil in Cotes d’Or?

Answer 1

Ancient seabed with deposits over millennia. Rich in calcium from shellfish.

Question 2

What is the aspect of Cote d’Or?

Answer 2

Valleys (“combes”) face east, somewhat south

Question 3

Studying of wine in Burgundy began when?

Answer 3

11th century. The oldest of any known wine region.

Question 4

What is the climate of Cotes de Nuits?

Answer 4

Continental

Question 5

What is the climate of Cotes de Beaune?

Answer 5

Continental, but lots of variation from vineyard to vineyard

Question 6

What is the main road in Burgundy?

Answer 6

RN74

Question 7

what is the density of plantings in Burgundy?

Answer 7

4000 plants per acre

Question 8

How many planted acres in Burgundy?

Answer 8

66,000 acres (26,700 ha)

Question 9

What is the size of Cote d’Or?

Answer 9

30 miles long, Starting at Dijon and ending at Santenay.

Question 10

What is the primary soil type of Cote d’Or

Answer 10

limestone and marl (applies to both Nuits and Beaune)

Question 11

What does “cote d’or” mean?

Answer 11

golden slope. it faces east

Question 12

What is the main type of wine produced in Cote d’Or?

Answer 12

Red. Pinot noir.

Question 13

How tall is the Cote D’Or

Answer 13

1000ft high

Question 14

Cotes de Nuits

Answer 14

Only produces reds. Reds are known for their structure and intensity. Home to 24 Grand Cru vineyards

Question 15

Cotes de Beaune

Answer 15

Produces reds and whites. Reds are known for lushy and softer flavors. Home to 8 Grand Cru vineyards

Question 16

How many premier cru vineyards in are Cotes de Nuits?

Answer 16

More than 130 premier cru vineyards in Cotes de Nuits

Question 17

How many grand cru vineyards are in Cotes de Nuits?

Answer 17

24 grand cru vineyards in cotes de nuits

Question 18

How many premier cru vineyards are in Cotes de Beaune?

Answer 18

100s of premier cru vineyards in Cotes de Beaune

Question 19

How many Grand cru vineyards are in Cotes de Beaune?

Answer 19

8 Grand cru vineyards in cotes de beaune

Question 20

What is the flavor profile of Cote d’Or reds?

Answer 20

Soaring, earthy flavors, laced with minerals, exotic spices, licorice, or truffles. Very aromatic, long in the mouth, frail red color.

Question 21

What is the flavor profile of Cote d’Or whites?

Answer 21

All from Cotes de Beaune. Rich and concentrated, but not heavy or ponderous. White flowers, dried grasses, apples, pear. Toasted nuts, truffles, vanilla.

Question 22

How are the slopes in Cote d’Or divided?

Answer 22

Humblest place to be on a slope is at the bottom: most village wines come from the bottom-slope or flatlands. Soil is heaviest here, least well-drained, has the most clay.
2nd best place to be on the slope is the top 3rd, more limestone in the soil, but sunnier. Many Premier cru vineyards are on the top 3rd.
Best place to be is mid-slope, where Grand crus are located. Limestone and marl are abundant, enough sun. The mid slope is called the thermal belt.

Question 23

What are the monopole Grand Cru vineyards in Cote d’Or?

Answer 23

Clos de Tart, La Romanee, La Grand Rue, La Romanee-Conti, La Tache

Question 24

Who is the largest owner of vines in Corton-Charlemagne?

Answer 24

Bonneau du Martray

Question 25

Bonneau du Martray is known for what?

Answer 25

Being the only estate to in Burgundy to produce wines exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards

Question 26

What is the village of Marsanny known for?

Answer 26

Rose

Question 27

What percent of wines in Cote de Nuits are red?

Answer 27

80% are pinot noir. Remaining 20% are chardonnay or rose (Marsannay).

Question 28

What is the river that runs next to Cote d’Or?

Answer 28

The Saone River

Question 29

What is the aspect of Cote de Beaune

Answer 29

Southeastern aspect, different from Cote de Nuits, which is mostly eastern.

Question 30

What viticultural challenges are present in Cote de Nuits?

Answer 30

Threats of frost, summer hail, and excessive rain in the fall

Question 31

What vinification techniques are common in Cote de Nuits?

Answer 31

Use of French oak, often new
Some producers ferment whole grape clusters, others completely de-stem

Question 32

What are the top recent vintages of Cotes de d’Or?

Answer 32

Red: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2005.

White: 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006

Question 33

What are the regional appelations of Cote de Nuits?

Answer 33

• *Bourgogne AOP:** Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from anywhere in Burgundy
• *Bourgogne Cote d’Or AOP:** A sub appelation of Bourgogne AOP for pinot noir and chardonnay grown anywhere in Cote de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune
• *Cote de Nuit Villages AOP:** A general appelation for 5 small areas in Cotes de Nuits. Only pinot noir is grown
• *Village AOP:** 100% of grapes are grown in and around named village. 9 villages (in table at top of page).
• *Premier (1er) Cru AOP:** 100% of grapes are grown in named vineyard. If no vineyard is listed on the label, it is a blend of premier cru vineyards from that village.
• *Grand Cru AOP:** 100% of grapes grown in named grand cru vineyard.

Question 34

What vinification techniques are common in Cote de Beaune?

Answer 34

Oak, often new, is used for both reds and whites

Question 35

What are the only grapes allowed in Cotes de Beaune?

Answer 35

Pinot noir, chardonnay

Question 36

What are the regional appelations of Cote de Beaune?

Answer 36

• *Bourgogne AOP:** pinot noir and chardonnay from anywhere in Burgundy
• *Village AOP:** 100% of grapes are grown in and around village
• *Premier or 1er Cru AOP:** 100% of grapes come from named 1er cru vineyard. can be a blend of 1er cru vineyards in that village if no specific vineyard is named. 100s of 1er cru vineyards in Beaune
• *Grand Cru AOP:** 100% of grapes grown in named grand cru vineyard site. 8 in Cotes de Beaune.

Question 37

When did Gevrey change their village name to Gevrey-Chambertin?

Answer 37

1850s

Question 38

In Cote d’Or what type of barrel is used most often?

Answer 38

Used/neutral oak