France-Burgundy-AOP System Flashcards
What is the predecessor to the AOP system in Burg?
Lavalle Classification of 1855
What is the Lavalle Classification of 1855?
Dr. Jules Lavalle published classifications for vineyards of Côte d’Or as well as for the entire region. Benchmark classification for Burgundy in 19th cent
Divided into
Red Hors Ligne Téte de Cuvée #1
Red Hors Ligne Téte de Cuvée #2
White Hors Ligne
White Première Cuvée
Name some major differences between Lavalle Classification of 1855 and current AOP system of Burg?
- NSG St. Georges in top Reds
- Puligny Clavoillon, Meursault Santentots in 2nd tier for reds
- Only Montrachet in Puligny side top white
What is the most regulated region of FR? how many AOPs?
Burg
~100 AOPs
Which 2 famous estates known for outlining current AOP system of Burg? Legend has it…
Both Henri Gouges and (Sem or Jacques) d’Angerville responsible for laying out current 1er and GC’s
- Agreed to do so, but could not classify their own vineyards in NSG or Volnay as GC
- Also kept GC’s away from Beaune, to keep them out of the hands of négociants
What are the IGP categories of Burg?
- Yonne own IGP
- Côtes d’Or has 2 zonal IGPs but neither cover the entirety of the region
- Saône-et-Loire own IGP
- Beaujolais included w/ N Rhône and parts of Savoie in Comtés Rhodaniens IGP
how much of Burg’s production is classed as régionale?
50%
What styles of wine are allowed in Bourg régionale? Which major varietal is excluded? As of when?
R/W/R authorized
Secondary varietals allowed but in small amounts
Gamay NOT allowed in this AOP as of 2011 to eliminate consumer confusion
What are the major categories of Bourg Régionale?
- R/W/R Bourg Régionale
- Coteaux Bourguignons
- Bourg w/ “Geo Designations” (Ex, Hauts-Côtes de Nuits, Bourgogne Aligoté, etc)
- Crémant de Bourg, Bourg Mousseux
What style of wine produced in Coteaux Bourguignons?
still R/W/R inclusive of Gamay
What is the former name of Coteaux Bourguignons? Changed when?
Bourg Grand Ordinaire
2011
In what year were the last major changes instituted to Bourg AOP system?
2011
Which villages of the Yonne Dept. may append their name to Bourgogne AOP?
Chitry
Vézelay
Épineuil
What 4 Lieux-Dits were approved for use in Bourg. in 1990?
La Chapelle Notre Dame
Le Chapitre
Côte St-Jacques
Montrecul
What styles of wine in CdBeaune-Villages?
RED wines from all villages excluding Pommard, Volnay, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune
Which villages are excluded from CdBeaune-Villages AOP?
Pommard, Volnay, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune
What styles of wine in CdNuit-Villages?
Reds and rarely wines from villages:
- Fixin and Brochon (North)
- Prissey, Corgoloin, Comblanchien (South)
What styles of wine in Bourg-Passe-Tout-Grains?
R/R Field blends
PN (30%) and Gamay (15%) min, must be vinified together.
Reds more common than rosé
What are sparkling wine AOPs of Burg?
Crémant de Bourgogne Bourgogne Mousseux
What is Bourg Mousseux?
Older, rare AOP for sparkling reds in trad method
First arrived in 1820s
In what vineyards would sparkling wine commonly originate in the 1800’s in Bourg?
GC’s!
Sparkling Chambertin…
When was Crémant de Bourg. AOP est?
1975
What styles of wine in Crémant de Bourg?
W/R from principally Chard/PN
What is the primary commune of Crémant de Bourg?
Rully
What are aging req’s of Crémant de Bourg?
min 9mo on lees, 12 mo total
What is the name of the producer association of Crémant de Bourg?
L’Union des Producteurs et Elaborateurs de Crémant de Bourgogne (UPECB)
What are the styles produced by the L’Union des Producteurs et Elaborateurs de Crémant de Bourgogne (UPECB)?
i. Crémant de Bougogne=as normal
ii. Crémant dB “Eminent”=min 2 yrs lees, Chard/PN/Gamay/Aligoté
iii. Crémant dB “Grand Eminent”=3 yrs lees+3 mo post disgorge, Chard/PN only (20% max Gamay for rosé), 15 g/L max, 1st 75% of press, vint optional
What is the legal class of 1er Cru Bourg? Why is this important?
Technically not a separate class of AOP, but legal definitions w/ in a village
Meaning a producer can blend 1er crus from same village
How much of Bourg. production is GC?
> 2%
What is the highway that runs along Bourg GCs? Country road?
D974 (formerly RN74)
Route des Grands Crus
When was AOC system est in Burg? Following tiers?
1919 AOCs were formally defined
est in 1936
1937-GC, village, régionale classifications
1942-1er cru added
What were the major effects of the 1919 wine laws in Burg?
Formally defined AOPs
Outlawed Coupage:
Blending of apps to present “taste” of 1 app
Ex, could label with single village or vintage, even if other villages or vintage were added to final wine to achieve the desired taste.
When was Bourg 1er cru added to AOC system?
1942
When was La Grande Rue elevated to GC status? why?
1992
F. Lamarche did not apply in 1936 to avoid raising his taxes
When was Clos de la Roche enlarged?
est in 1936, enlarged by 10ha in 1971
When was Chablis 1er Cru est?
1960s
What possible changes to Bourg AOPs are in debate currently?
1er Crus for Marsannay and Mâconnais
upgrade of CdBeaune 1er crus (Meursault Perrières, Pommard Rugiens)
