Lfd. Test Questions Burgundy Flashcards
What commune in Côte Chalonnaise only produces whites?
a) Rully
b) Montagny
c) Givry
b) Montagny
In what region of Burgundy is Pouilly-Fuissé located?
a) Côte de Beaune
b) Mâconnais
c) Chablis
b) Mâconnais
What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?
a) clay
b) sandy
c) granitic schist
c) granitic schist
What region of Burgundy is Gevrey-Chambertin located in?
a) Côte de Nuits
b) Côte de Beaune
c) Côte Chalonnaise
a) Côte de Nuits
What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligoté?
a) high in acidity, high alcohol and full flavoured
b) low in acidity, medium alcohol and full flavoured
c) high in acidity, low alcohol and neutral
c) high in acidity, low alcohol and neutral
What classification does the Montrachet vineyard hold?
a) Premier Cru
b) Grand Cru
c) Commune
a) Premier Cru
What style of red wines does Côte de Nuits produce?
a) light and delicate, soft and fruity
b) long lived, medium structure and fuller bodied
c) deeply coloured with black fruits and high tannins
b) long lived, medium structure and fuller bodied
Which 2 Beaujolais Crus are the most powerful & full-bodied?
a) Chiroubles and Fleurie
b) Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent
c) Brouilly and Saint-Amour
b) Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent
What type of climate does Burgundy have?
a) northern continental
b) cool maritime
c) hot continental
a) northern continental
Clos
Walled vineyard or site (the wall may no longer exist
Cru
Site or “growth”
Monopole
Vineyard or site with singular ownership
Soil type for Cote de Nuits?
Marl
Rainfall is frequent at harvest time? T/F
True
Spring frosts are a common occurrence in Chablis. T/F
True
Chardonnay is found where clay soil is found. T/F
True
Pinot Noir is planted where there is more?
Marl
What soil is a clay and limestone mixture?
Marl
Where is Chassagne - Montrchet? CDN or CDB?
Cote de Beaune
What has turned out to be more profitable to grow in Chassgne - Montrechet?
Chardonnay
The best sites in Burgundy are found where on the slope?
Mid
Soils are deep in Burgundy. T/F
False
What can vary dramatically within a short distance in Burgundy?
Terrior
Is Sauvignon Blanc grown in Burgundy?
Yes
Selection of the correct “what” is thought to account for some of the differences between wines from different vineyard sites?
Clones
Red fruit flavours, Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry in youth best describe?
Pinot Noir
Due to natural ripeness Pinot Noir tends to be full bodied. T/F
True
Vegetal, Gamy, Savoury notes describe?
Mature Pinot Noir
What total vineyard area does Pinot Noir account for in Burgundy?
30%
Why are the chardonnay bunches less prone to rot than Pinot Noir?
Longer / not as compacted
A Chardonnay described as “Lean, Steely, High Acid” would be from?
Chablis
More full bodied riper fruit would probably be from?
Macon
What total vineyard area does Chardonnay account for in Burgundy?
50%
What total vineyard area does Aligote account for in Burgundy?
5%
Name 2 products produced from Aligote?
Bourgonge Aligote.
Sparkling wine
Gamay is know for very high yield and early maturing. T/ F
True
Aloxe Corton. CDN / CDB?
Cote de Beaune
What is Bourgogne Passetougrains?
Blend of Gamay / Pinot Noir
What is the trellising method used in Beaujolais?
Goblet
Which Vineyards would be located in the Yonne Region
Chablis
Volnay produces both white and red wine?
T/ F
False (Red Only)
How many “Grand Cru” are in Volnay?
None.
Premier Cru only
Volnay. CdN / CdB?
CdBeaune
Cote de Beaune Village AC is an important wine to whom?
Negociants.
Cote de Beaune Village AC can be both Red and White wine? T / F
False.
Red only
