FWS Bourgogne AOCs Flashcards
What are the 2 primary grape varieties in Bourgogne AOC?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
Wines include Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris (aka Pinot Beurot) or Gamay, and César in Yonne
What must Bourgogne AOC be labeled if it contains 85% or more Gamay?
Bourgogne Gamay
What style of wines does Coteaux Bourguignons AOC produce?
- the most general regional AOC
- White, red wines & rosé / clairet
- primary grapes-: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Aligoté, Melon, Pinot Gris, Gamay, Pinot Noir, César (in Yonne)
Which grape variety is exclusively used for whites in Mâcon AOC?
100% Chardonnay
What grape varieties are used for reds in Mâcon AOC?
Pinot Noir & Gamay
What are the primary grapes used in Crémant de Bourgogne AOC?
- Chardonnay,
- Pinot Blanc,
- Pinot Gris,
- Pinot Noir
What is Bourgogne Mousseux AOC?
Traditional method sparkling red from Gamay and/or Pinot Noir
What type of wine does Bourgogne Aligoté AOC produce?
Dry white Aligoté, used for Kir
What must Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC include?
Must include Pinot Noir and Gamay, vinified together
How long is Crémant de Bourgogne Éminent aged sur lie?
24 months
What is the aging requirement for Crémant de Bourgogne Grand Éminent?
36 months sur lie and at least 3 months in the cellar
What are the three hierarchical AOCs of Chablis?
- Chablis Grand Cru
- Premier Cru
- Petit Chablis
What climate and soil type is associated with Chablis Grand Cru?
Kimmeridgean marl on a southwest facing slope
What are the seven climats of Chablis Grand Cru?
- Blanchot
- Bougros
- Les Clos
- Grenouilles
- Preuses
- Valmur
- Vaudésir
What is the primary grape variety for Saint-Bris AOC?
Sauvignon Blanc
What wine is produced in Irancy AOC?
Pinot Noir
What type of wine does Vézelay AOC produce?
Chardonnay
What is the largest AOC in Côte D’Or?
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
What distinguishes Chambolle-Musigny AOC’s wines?
Delicate wines due to shallow soils
What is the smallest wine commune in Côte d’Or?
Vougeot AOC
Which AOC is known for its flagship Premier Cru vineyard Saint-Georges?
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
What percentage of wine production in Côte de Beaune is red?
2/3rd red
What is the primary grape variety in Meursault AOC?
96.5% white wine
What type of wine is produced in Bouzeron AOC?
Aligoté only
