History Flashcards
How far back do Roman Empire records show production in Burgundy?
200 AD
In what century do vineyards in Gevry, Vosne, Beane and Dijon show vineyards being entrusted to Christian monasteries?
6th Century
Which monastic order do most villages trace their modern origins?
Cistercians
In what century were today’s Cote d’Or vineyards converted to viticulture?
12th Century
By what century had Burgundy wines become a powerful symbol and an expensive export?
mid 15th Century
Who ruled the region before it was annexed by France?
The Valois Dukes
What year was the region annexed by France?
1477
What did the Valois Dukes order be done?
Rip up all Gamay grapes and plant the lower-yielding Pinot Noir.
While some vineyards transitioned from ecclesiastical to private ownership in the centuries following France’s annexation of Burgundy and others remained in the hands of clerics, what event major event took place?
The French Revolution
In what year did noblemen and church men see their lands seized by political upheaval?
1791
What code was issued after 1791?
The Napoleonic Code
What did the Napoleonic Code require?
That inheritances be split up equally among heirs.
Approximately how many owners are there in the grand cru Clos de Vougeot?
over 80
With fewer vines available, who did growers begin to rely upon?
Negociants
In what century did the first negociant houses being to show up?
18th Century
