France: Burgundy & Beaujolais Flashcards
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Burgundy is divided into these regions
- Chablis
- Côte d’Or
- Côte Chalonnaise
- Mâconnais
- Beaujolais
The Côte d’Or is divided into these two regions
- Côte de Nuits: famous for reds
- Côte de Beaune: some reds but more famous for whites
What is the climate & terroir of Burgundy
Climate: Continental, cool
Soil: Limestone, marl, clay, kimmeridgian clay (Chablis)
What are the major red grape varieties of Burgundy
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
What are the major white grape varieties of Burgundy
- Chardonnay
- Aligoté
How many appellations exist in Burgundy
84 appellations
How many Grand Cru vineyards exist in Burgundy
33 appellations
- 32 in Côte d’Or, 1 Chablis Grand Cru
How many climats exist in Chablis Grand Cru
7 climats
How many Premier Cru climats exist in Chablis
40 premier cru climats
What are the seven Grand Cru climats in Chablis
- Blanchot
- Bougros
- Les Clos
- Grenouilles
- Preuses
- Valmur
- Vaudésir
List the communes in Côte de Nuits
- Marsannay
- Fixin
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Morey-Saint-Denis
- Chambolle-Musigny
- Vougeot
- Flagey-Echézeaux
- Vosne-Romanée
- Nuits-St-Georges
List the communes in Chablis
- Chablis
- Chablis Grand Cru
- Petit Chablis
- Irancy
- Saint-Bris
- Vézelay
List the communes in Côte de Beaune
- Ladoix
- Aloxe-Corton
- Pernand-Vergelesses
- Savigny-Lès-Beaune
- Chorey-Lès-Beaune
- Beaune
- Pommard
- Volnay
- Monthélie
- Auxey-Duresses
- Saint-Roman
- Meursault
- Blagny
- Puligny-Montrachet
- Saint-Aubin
- Chassagne-Montrachetws
- Santenay
- Maranges
List the communes in Côte Chalonnaise
- Bouzeron
- Rully
- Mercurey
- Givry
- Montagny
List the communes in Mâconnaise
- Viré-Clessé
- Pouilly-Fuissé
- Pouilly-Loché
- Pouilly-Vinzelles
- St-Véran
- Mâcon
How many Premier Crus are designated in Pouilly-Fuissé
22 premier crus
What are the regional wines produced in Burgundy
- Bourgogne (Rouge, Blanc, Rosé)
- Crémant de Bourgogne
- Bourgogne Aligoté
- Coteaux Bourguignons
- Bourgogn Passe-Tout Grains
How many Villages/Commune appellations exist in Burgundy
44 appellations
What is a common vinification technique used in Beaujolais
Carbonic maceration
What is the climate & terroir of Beaujolais
Climate: Continental, warm
Soils: Granite (in Crus), clay, sand
What are the major white grape varieties of Beaujolais
- Chardonnay
- Aligoté
What are the major red grape varieties in Beaujolais
- Gamay
- Pinot Noir
What are the ten crus of Beaujolais
- Saint-Amour
- Juliénas
- Chénas
- Moulin-à-Vent
- Fleurie
- Chiroubles
- Morgon
- Réginié
- Côte de Brouilly
- Brouilly
