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France-Burgundy-AOP System Flashcards

1
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What is the predecessor to the AOP system in Burg?

A

Lavalle Classification of 1855

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What is the Lavalle Classification of 1855?

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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

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Name some major differences between Lavalle Classification of 1855 and current AOP system of Burg?

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  1. NSG St. Georges in top Reds
  2. Puligny Clavoillon, Meursault Santentots in 2nd tier for reds
  3. Only Montrachet in Puligny side top white
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4
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What is the most regulated region of FR? how many AOPs?

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Burg

~100 AOPs

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Which 2 famous estates known for outlining current AOP system of Burg? Legend has it…

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Both Henri Gouges and (Sem or Jacques) d’Angerville responsible for laying out current 1er and GC’s

  1. Agreed to do so, but could not classify their own vineyards in NSG or Volnay as GC
  2. Also kept GC’s away from Beaune, to keep them out of the hands of négociants
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What are the IGP categories of Burg?

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  1. Yonne own IGP
  2. Côtes d’Or has 2 zonal IGPs but neither cover the entirety of the region
  3. Saône-et-Loire own IGP
  4. Beaujolais included w/ N Rhône and parts of Savoie in Comtés Rhodaniens IGP
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7
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how much of Burg’s production is classed as régionale?

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50%

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What styles of wine are allowed in Bourg régionale? Which major varietal is excluded? As of when?

A

R/W/R authorized
Secondary varietals allowed but in small amounts

Gamay NOT allowed in this AOP as of 2011 to eliminate consumer confusion

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What are the major categories of Bourg Régionale?

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  • R/W/R Bourg Régionale
  • Coteaux Bourguignons
  • Bourg w/ “Geo Designations” (Ex, Hauts-Côtes de Nuits, Bourgogne Aligoté, etc)
  • Crémant de Bourg, Bourg Mousseux
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What style of wine produced in Coteaux Bourguignons?

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still R/W/R inclusive of Gamay

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What is the former name of Coteaux Bourguignons? Changed when?

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Bourg Grand Ordinaire

2011

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12
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In what year were the last major changes instituted to Bourg AOP system?

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2011

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13
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Which villages of the Yonne Dept. may append their name to Bourgogne AOP?

A

Chitry
Vézelay
Épineuil

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14
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What 4 Lieux-Dits were approved for use in Bourg. in 1990?

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La Chapelle Notre Dame
Le Chapitre
Côte St-Jacques
Montrecul

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15
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What styles of wine in CdBeaune-Villages?

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RED wines from all villages excluding Pommard, Volnay, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune

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16
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Which villages are excluded from CdBeaune-Villages AOP?

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Pommard, Volnay, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune

17
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What styles of wine in CdNuit-Villages?

A

Reds and rarely wines from villages:

  1. Fixin and Brochon (North)
  2. Prissey, Corgoloin, Comblanchien (South)
18
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What styles of wine in Bourg-Passe-Tout-Grains?

A

R/R Field blends

PN (30%) and Gamay (15%) min, must be vinified together.
Reds more common than rosé

19
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What are sparkling wine AOPs of Burg?

A

Crémant de Bourgogne Bourgogne Mousseux

20
Q

What is Bourg Mousseux?

A

Older, rare AOP for sparkling reds in trad method

First arrived in 1820s

21
Q

In what vineyards would sparkling wine commonly originate in the 1800’s in Bourg?

A

GC’s!

Sparkling Chambertin…

22
Q

When was Crémant de Bourg. AOP est?

A

1975

23
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What styles of wine in Crémant de Bourg?

A

W/R from principally Chard/PN

24
Q

What is the primary commune of Crémant de Bourg?

A

Rully

25
Q

What are aging req’s of Crémant de Bourg?

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min 9mo on lees, 12 mo total

26
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What is the name of the producer association of Crémant de Bourg?

A

L’Union des Producteurs et Elaborateurs de Crémant de Bourgogne (UPECB)

27
Q

What are the styles produced by the L’Union des Producteurs et Elaborateurs de Crémant de Bourgogne (UPECB)?

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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

28
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What is the legal class of 1er Cru Bourg? Why is this important?

A

Technically not a separate class of AOP, but legal definitions w/ in a village

Meaning a producer can blend 1er crus from same village

29
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How much of Bourg. production is GC?

A

> 2%

30
Q

What is the highway that runs along Bourg GCs? Country road?

A

D974 (formerly RN74)

Route des Grands Crus

31
Q

When was AOC system est in Burg? Following tiers?

A

1919 AOCs were formally defined

est in 1936
1937-GC, village, régionale classifications
1942-1er cru added

32
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What were the major effects of the 1919 wine laws in Burg?

A

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.

33
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When was Bourg 1er cru added to AOC system?

A

1942

34
Q

When was La Grande Rue elevated to GC status? why?

A

1992

F. Lamarche did not apply in 1936 to avoid raising his taxes

35
Q

When was Clos de la Roche enlarged?

A

est in 1936, enlarged by 10ha in 1971

36
Q

When was Chablis 1er Cru est?

A

1960s

37
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What possible changes to Bourg AOPs are in debate currently?

A

1er Crus for Marsannay and Mâconnais

upgrade of CdBeaune 1er crus (Meursault Perrières, Pommard Rugiens)

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