France (Burgundy) Flashcards
What advantages does Chablis have over Champagne to assist it in fully ripening its grapes?
Chablis vineyards are slightly further south
vineyards located on and around a south-facing outcropping of Kimmeridgian marl
The Cote d’Or lies ______ of the city of Dijon
Southwest
This topographical feature provides Cot d’or shelter from the chilly influence of the Atlantic
a wide belt of hills to the north and west
t/f: limestone is less prevalent in the Cote Chalonnaise and Maconnais
true
Chablis wines have a pronounced _____
minerality or “flinty” character
Characteristics of Chablis wine vs Chardonnay wine south of Chablis
Chablis wine is more acidic, south of Chablis Chardonnay is richer
Biggest classification difference between Burgundy and Bordeaux
In Burgundy, the vineyards themselves are classified. In Bordeaux, it is the Chateaux that are classified
How many grand cru vineyards in Burgundy?
33
t/f: each Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy has an AOC of its own
true
There are more than ___ premier cru vineyards in Burgundy
600
Premier cru vineyards fall under the AOC of their _____
commune
Chablis has __ premier cru vineyards
40
Chabli’s single Grand Cru vineyard is divided into these 7 parcels, normally appearing on the label
Les Clos Vaudesir Bourgro Blanchot Les Preuses Valmur Grenouilles
Pinot Noir makes up almost __% of Cote de Nuits production
90
Cote de Nuits has __ grand cru vineyards
24
All 24 of Cote de Nuits vineyards are for red wine, with the exception of ______, which also produces a tiny amount of ____
Musigny
Chardonnay
_ of Cote de Beaune’s 8 Grand Crus produce only white wine
7
Bouzeron AOC is located within _____
The Cote Chalonnaise
Largest commune level AOC in Cote Chalonnaise
Mercurey
More than __% of the vineyards in Maconnais are planted to _____
90% Chardonnnay
Where is the Yonne Departement?
South and slightly west of Chablis
This AOC within the Yonne Department is approved for dry white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and/or Sauvignon Gris
Saint-Bris AOC
The negociant trade represents about __ of Burgundy’s wine trade
75%
What is the Hautes-Cotes de Nuits?
AOC for red, white, and rose wines produced on the high slopes of the Cote de Nuits
