Mâconnais Flashcards
1
Q
What 2 large limestone escarpments define the landscape of the southern Mâconnais?
A
Rock of Solutre and Vergisson
2
Q
What is the Mâconnais’ youngest appellation?
A
Vire-Clesse, 1999
-joins the wines of 2 communes under one AOP banner
3
Q
True or False:
Mâcon AOP produces varietally labelled Gamay.
A
True
4
Q
Name 3 of the 27 communes that may append their name to the Mâcon AOP.
A
Lugny
Milly-Lamartine
Pierreclos
5
Q
What are the 5 village AOPs of Mâconnais?
A
Pouilly-Fuisse Pouilly-Loche Pouilly-Vinzelles Saint-Veran Vire-Clesse
6
Q
What are the 4 communes of Pouilly-Fuisse?
A
Fuisse
Solutre-Pouilly
Vergisson
Chaintre