LO 3 - White Wine Flashcards
1
Q
Chardonnay climates
A
Cool, moderate, warm
VERY VERSATILE
2
Q
Cool climate Chardonnay characteristics
A
High acid
Light to medium body
Green fruit, citrus and wet stones
3
Q
Moderate climate Chardonnay characteristics:
A
High acid
Light to medium to full body
Flavor: lemon, stone fruit, sometimes tropical
4
Q
Warm climate Chardonnay characteristics:
A
Medium acid
Full body
Dominated stone fruit and tropical fruit
5
Q
Which climate Chardonnay undergoes acidification
A
Warm climate.
To balance alcohol and body
6
Q
Two regions in France for Chardonnay
A
Burgundy
Languedoc- Roussillon
7
Q
Chardonnay AOCs
A
Bourgogne AOC
Chablis AOC - villages
Meursault AOC - villages (cote dor)
Puligny- Montrachet AOC - villages (cote dor)
Macon AOC - (Maconnais)
Pouilly- Fuisse AOC - villages
