General Burgundy Flashcards
Where is the César grape grown?
Cesar (noir) is permitted for production in the Yonne department.
Where would you find the Rock of Solutré?
Southern Macônnais, jagged limestone.
What percentage of production does grand cru wine account for in Burgundy?
Grand Cru Burgundy accounts for only 2% of total production in Burgundy.
When was gamay disallowed for generic Bourgogne outside of Beaujolais?
In 2011, gamay was disallowed for generic Bourgogne AOC production.
Tressot is allowed for production, but may not be replanted.
Which style + variety is Bourgogne “Tonnerre”?
White from Chardonnay
What styles are permitted for Cote de Beaune-Villages? Cote de Nuits-Villages?
Cote de Beaune Villages permits rouge only.
Cote de Nuits Villages permits white and red.
What is in a traditional kir?
Kir: Aligoté + Creme de Cassis
What styles are permitted for Bourgogne Mousseux? What styles are permitted for Cremant de Bourgogne?
Bourgogne Mousseux is Rouge. Cremant de Bourgogne is for White and Rose.
What is the Sauvignon Blanc AOP in Burgundy? What department is it in?
St. Bris AOP, within the Yonne department
What styles and varieties are permitted for Irancy?
Irancy is an AOP in the Yonne for rouge production only, based on Pinot Noir with max 10% PG and Cesar.
What is the IGP for Burgundy?
No IGP exists for Burgundy.
Explain the difference between metayage and fermage.
Metayage = sharecropping. Farmer gives part of the crop as payment. Fermage = leasing. Farmer pays to use the land. Entire crop is the farmers.
What are the varietal requirements of Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains?
Min 30% pinot noir, min 15% gamay, no PB permitted
What are the permitted varieties of Cremant de Bourgogne?
Gamay, PN, PB, PG, Chard, Aligote, Sacy, Melon de Bourgogne
How many months must Cremant de Bourgogne Eminent be aged sur lie? Grand Eminent?
24 months and 36 months respectively.
