FRANCE / BURGUNDY - Maconnaise Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is the main city of the Mâconnais region?
A
Mâcon
2
Q
What type of wine is the Mâcon region primarily known for producing?
A
White (Chardonnay)
3
Q
What are the main red grape varieties produced in Mâcon?
A
- Gamay
- Pinot Noir
4
Q
What does the Mâcon AOP allow for in terms of wine types?
A
Whites, reds, and rosés
5
Q
What is the specific AOP designation for white wines in Mâcon?
A
Mâcon-Villages AOP
6
Q
Describe the flavor profile of Mâcon wines.
A
Fruity with little mineral edge and soft acids
7
Q
List the five village level AOPs in the Mâcon region that are only for Chardonnay.
A
- Pouilly-Fuissé
- Pouilly-Loché
- Pouilly-Vinzelles
- Saint-Véran
- Viré-Clessé
(PF , PL , PV , SV , VC)
8
Q
Which communes are included in the Pouilly-Fuissé AOP?
A
- Fuissé
- Solutré-Pouilly
- Vegrisson
- Chainté
9
Q
In what year was Viré-Clessé added as a village level AOP?
A
1999
