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France - Burgundy Flashcards

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1
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Describe the climate of Burgundy.

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Northern Continental:
Hot Summers and Severe Winters
Cool Autumns - Frequent Rainfall at Harvest

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What are the climatic concerns of Burgundy?

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Spring Frost in Chablis
Grey Rot - Summer Rain
Summer Hail

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What is the protective geographical barrier and where is it located?

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The Massif Central is to the East of Burgundy and flows south to Beaujolais and N. Rhône Valley.

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What are the predominant soil types in Burgundy?

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Chardonnay - Clay/Limestone

Pinot Noir - Limy Marl/Limestone

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What are the varietals allowed in Burgundy?

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WHITE: Chardonnay (Beaunois in Yonne Dep.), Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris (Beurot), Aligoté, Sacy, Sauvignon Blanc

RED: Pinot Noir, Gamay, César, Tressot

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6
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Which forest’s wood are used to make Burgundian barrels ?

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Vosges
Nevers
Allier

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What is the appellation for Aligoté, and in which district is it located?

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Bouzeron - Côte Chalonnaise

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8
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How many Grand Crus are there in Chablis?

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One

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9
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How many Chablis Grand Cru Vineyards are there?

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Seven

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Name the Chablis Grand Cru Vineyards.

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Les Clos, Vaudésir, Valmur, Les Preuses, Bougros, Blanchot, and Grenouilles.

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11
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In which Département does Chablis lie?

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Yonne

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12
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The Mâconnaise lies in which Département?

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Saône-et-Loire

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In which Département does Beaujolais lie?

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Rhône

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14
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What is the soil of Chablis?

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Limestone with Kimmeridgian Clay

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What is special about Kimmeridgian Clay?

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Rich in marine fossils, originally had to be on this soil to be labelled Chablis. Limestone and Clay base.

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16
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What is the main soil type of Petit Chablis?

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Portlandian Clay

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17
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What system is used in many of the better vineyards to help prevent frost?

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Aspersion Sprinkler Systems (Heaters/Helicopters are also used to disperse water pockets.

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18
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What are common descriptors for appellation Chablis?

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Bone Dry/Austere
High Acid
Green fruit, Plum fruit
Hazelnuts
Oyster shells
Lemon
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19
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How many 1er Cru designations are there in Chablis?

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40

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20
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Is Chablis closer to the Aube in Champagne or closer to the Côte d’Or?

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Chablis is closer to the Aube.

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21
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What is the river that runs through Chablis?

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Serein

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22
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Which of the 1er cru designations are considered to be the best, and which bank are they found?

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RIGHT: Montée de Tonnerre, Fourchaume
LEFT: Vaillons, Montmains

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23
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What are common characteristics of a 1er Cru Chablis?

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Pronounced acidity, medium weight, lees character, and an intensely mineral, steely character. No new oak. Best need a bit of bottle age to show their best.

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24
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Where is the Chablis Grand Cru located?

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One hillside, just to the north of the town.

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25
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What is the 8th and unofficial name also allowed on the Chablis Grand Cru label?

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La Moutonne, a monopole of Domaine Long-Depaquit overlapping Vaudésir and Preuses—is permitted by the INAO for usage on labels but not listed as an official geographic designation.

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26
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What are the two other communal appellations in the Yonne Department?

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Irancy (PN-based reds)

St. Bris (the only Sauvignon Blanc app. in Burgundy)

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27
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What is the varietal permitted in St. Bris?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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28
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Where can Sauvignon Blanc be found in Burgundy?

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St. Bris in the Yonne Department.

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29
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What is the full name of the Côte d’Or?

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Côte d’Orient

30
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Name the villages, from North to South, that lie within the Côtes de Nuits, and the number of grand crus associated with them.

A 
Marsannay
Fixin
Gevrey-Chambertin (9)
Morey-St-Denis (4)
Chambolle-Musigny (2)
Vougeot (1, and largest)
Vosne-Romanée (6)
Flagey-Echézeaux (2)
Nuits-St-Georges
31
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What is the climatic barrier to the East of the Côte d’Or?

A

Morvan Hills (a UNESCO National Heritage Site)

32
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What is the main form of vine training in the Côte d’Or?

A

Guyot

33
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What are the two divisions in the Côte d’Or?

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Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune

34
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What styles of wine are allowed in the Côte de Nuits Villages?

A

Red and White wine

35
Q

How many villages are in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits?

A

18

36
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What styles of wine are allowed in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits?

A

Red and White wine

37
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Generally, how do the wines of Hautes-Côtes de Nuits differ from CdN?

A

Generally lighter and less concentrated.

38
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When does harvest occur in Hautes-CdN in relation to the main Côte?

A

Usually about a week later than the main Côte.

39
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Name the villages N to S in the Côte de Beaune.

A 
Pernand-Vergelesses
Ladoix
Aloxe-Corton (Corton GC & Corton-Charlemagne)
Savigny-les-Beaune
Chorey-les-Beaune
Beaune
Pommard
Volnay
Monthélie
Saint-Romain
Auxey-Duresses
Meursault
Blagny
Saint-Aubin
Puligny-Montrachet (Le Montrachet GC)
Chassagne Montrachet (Le Montrachet GC)
Santenay
40
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What are the Grand Crus of Aloxe-Corton?

A

Corton

Corton-Charlemagne

41
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What is the Grand Cru shared between Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet?

A

Le Montrachet

42
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What are the three communes that have a stake in the GC status of Aloxe-Corton?

A

Aloxe-Corton (biggest share @ 120ha - 75% of App.)
Ladoix-Serigny
Pernand-Verglesses

43
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Which villages in the Côte de Beaune cannot be included in the Village level App.?

A

Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Pommard, and Volnay

44
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What style of wine is allowed in Côte de Beaune Villages?

A

Red wine

45
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What style of wine is allowed in Hautes-Côte de Beaune?

A

Red and White wine.

46
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When does harvest occur in Hautes-CdB in relation to the main Côte?

A

Vintage is about one week later than the main Côte.

47
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Where is the Sâone-et-Loire Département, and what quality of wine does it generally produce?

A

It is a continuation of the Côte d’Or in the gaps between villages with Wood and Pasture lands. Similar soils, identical grapes, but carries less prestige than Côte d’Or. Good quality for money.

48
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What styles of wine are made in the Côte Chalonnaise?

A

Red and White wine

49
Q

What are the four main ACs in the Côte Chalonnaise?

A

Rully
Mercurey
Givry
Montagny

50
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What style of wine is allowed in Rully?

A

Red and White wines.

51
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What is Rully an important center for?

A

Sparkling Wines

52
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What is Mercurey well-known for?

A

Red Wine production has the highest reputation and can demand the highest price of the four appellations.

53
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What is Givry known for?

A

Red wines are admired, and is the smallest of the villages in the Côte Chalonnaise.

54
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What style of wine are allowed to be produced in Montagny?

A

White wine

55
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What is the main soil type of the Mâconnais?

A

Limestone

56
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What are the common characteristics of wine from the Mâconnais?

A

Fresh apple, fresh citrus, crisp acid, medium-full body. MLF sometimes used.

57
Q

How many villages may add their name to Mâcon on the label? Which is considered to be the stand out?

A

27; Mâcon-Lugny

58
Q

List the village AOPs of the Mâconnais.

A

Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Loché, Pouilly-Vinzelles, Saint-Véran, Viré Clessé.

59
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What varietal is allowed in the village AOPs of the Mâconnais?

A

Chardonnay

60
Q

Name the Limestone escarpments that mark the entry to the Mâconnais.

A

The Rocks of Solutré

61
Q

Is Gamay resistant to rot?

A

Yes

62
Q

How are most of the vines trained in Beaujolais?

A

En gobelet

63
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Describe En Gobelet vine training.

A

Bush Training, but instead of leaving them to sprawl across the ground, the tips are tied together. This helps expose grapes/bunches to air and sunlight.

64
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What is the predominant soil type in Beaujolais?

A

Granite

65
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What is a predominant viniculture practice for Beaujolais?

A

Carbonic Maceration

66
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Where are the Beaujolais crus located in relation to the villages appellation?

A

They are the most northern area of Beajolais.

67
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What is the soil type of Beaujolais Villages?

A

Limestone-based with granite.

68
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What is the soil type of the Beaujolais Crus?

A

Granite (on rolling hills)

69
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Name the 10 Beaujolais Cru from North to South.

A 
Saint Amour
Juliénas
Chénas
Moulin-à-Vent (2nd to Morgon in power)
Fleurie
Chiroubles
Morgon (Some of the most powerful expressions)
Régnié
Brouilly (largest production)
Côte de Brouilly (largest production)
70
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Name the River that runs along the Mâconnais and Beaujolais.

A

Sâone River

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