France (Burgundy)

Question 1

What advantages does Chablis have over Champagne to assist it in fully ripening its grapes?

Answer 1

Chablis vineyards are slightly further south

vineyards located on and around a south-facing outcropping of Kimmeridgian marl

Question 2

The Cote d’Or lies ______ of the city of Dijon

Answer 2

Southwest

Question 3

This topographical feature provides Cot d’or shelter from the chilly influence of the Atlantic

Answer 3

a wide belt of hills to the north and west

Question 4

t/f: limestone is less prevalent in the Cote Chalonnaise and Maconnais

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Chablis wines have a pronounced _____

Answer 5

minerality or “flinty” character

Question 6

Characteristics of Chablis wine vs Chardonnay wine south of Chablis

Answer 6

Chablis wine is more acidic, south of Chablis Chardonnay is richer

Question 7

Biggest classification difference between Burgundy and Bordeaux

Answer 7

In Burgundy, the vineyards themselves are classified. In Bordeaux, it is the Chateaux that are classified

Question 8

How many grand cru vineyards in Burgundy?

Answer 8

33

Question 9

t/f: each Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy has an AOC of its own

Answer 9

true

Question 10

There are more than ___ premier cru vineyards in Burgundy

Answer 10

600

Question 11

Premier cru vineyards fall under the AOC of their _____

Answer 11

commune

Question 12

Chablis has __ premier cru vineyards

Answer 12

40

Question 13

Chabli’s single Grand Cru vineyard is divided into these 7 parcels, normally appearing on the label

Answer 13

Les Clos
Vaudesir
Bourgro
Blanchot
Les Preuses
Valmur
Grenouilles

Question 14

Pinot Noir makes up almost __% of Cote de Nuits production

Answer 14

90

Question 15

Cote de Nuits has __ grand cru vineyards

Answer 15

24

Question 16

All 24 of Cote de Nuits vineyards are for red wine, with the exception of ______, which also produces a tiny amount of ____

Answer 16

Musigny

Chardonnay

Question 17

_ of Cote de Beaune’s 8 Grand Crus produce only white wine

Answer 17

7

Question 18

Bouzeron AOC is located within _____

Answer 18

The Cote Chalonnaise

Question 19

Largest commune level AOC in Cote Chalonnaise

Answer 19

Mercurey

Question 20

More than __% of the vineyards in Maconnais are planted to _____

Answer 20

90% Chardonnnay

Question 21

Where is the Yonne Departement?

Answer 21

South and slightly west of Chablis

Question 22

This AOC within the Yonne Department is approved for dry white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and/or Sauvignon Gris

Answer 22

Saint-Bris AOC

Question 23

The negociant trade represents about __ of Burgundy’s wine trade

Answer 23

75%

Question 24

What is the Hautes-Cotes de Nuits?

Answer 24

AOC for red, white, and rose wines produced on the high slopes of the Cote de Nuits

Question 25

What is the Hautes-Cotes de Beaune?

Answer 25

AOC for white, red, and rose wines produced on the high slopes of Cotes de Beaune

Question 26

From what village does Cote de Nuits take its name?

Answer 26

Nuits-St.-Georges