CRÉMANT - Bourgogne Flashcards
How has increased demand for sparkling wines affected production in this region?
Production has doubled in 20 years
What sparkling wine styles does Bourgogne share with Alsace?
white and rosé
What sparkling wine styles does Bourgogne NOT share with Alsace?
blanc de blancs and blanc de noirs
Where is the appellation boundary for C dB
The same as Bourgourgne AOC from Chablis in the North through Beaujolais in the South
North to South how many km does the CdB region cover?
250 km
What do the growing areas have in common?
-cooler and or cheaper vineyard land
What exposure do the vines grown in the north have?
south or south east to grab the warmth and light
What types of sparkler are produced in the North?
light bodied and high acid
What is the climate like in the Cote d’Or?
continental with freezing Winters and dry hot Summers
Is much crémant made in the C d’O
No. Land is more valuable for still wines
What is the climate in Maconnais and Beaujolais?
Continental with Mediterranean Influence
What are the CdBs like from the more southern parts of Burgundy?
riper fruit and lower acid
What are the dominant grapes used for CdB?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Name other permitted grapes in CdB
Gamay, Aligoté, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Melon
What grapes are used for rosé in CdB?
PN mainly but gamy may be added for extra color
How is the production split between merchant houses, cooperatives and growers?
68% Merchant houses (owing to high cost of production)
30% Cooperatives
2% Growers
What % of sales of CdB go abroad?
40% are sold abroad
What is the quality hierarchy in the CdB?
CdB
CdB Eminent
CdB Grand Eminent
What is the lees ageing requirement for CdB Eminent
24 months lees ageing
What are the lees ageing and grape variety and other requirements for CdB Grand Eminent
36 months lees ageing
Blanc must use only Chardonnay and PN
Rosé can use no more than 20% Gamay
Brut only
Name some of the hazards in growing CdB
Spring Frost and Summer Hail
