General Burgundy

Question 1

When was the Napoleonic Code issued? What did it do?

Answer 1

1804, it created severe fragmentation in Burgundy, as it declared heirs all equal owners of pieces of their parents land

Question 2

The Napoleonic Code helped make __________ important figures in the Burgundian wine trade?

Answer 2

Negociants

Question 3

5 wine growing areas of Burgundy (north-south)

Answer 3

Chablis, Cote d’Or, Cote Chalonnaise, Maconnais and Beaujolais

Question 4

How large is the Cote d’Or?

Answer 4

1860 ha planted in Cote de Nuits, 3,727 ha in Cote de Beaune