Practice CMS Certified Exam - BURGUNDY

Question 1

The Côte d’Or can be divided into two (2) main sub-regions, called:

Answer 1

The Côte de Nuits, and Côte de Beaune

Question 2

After Fixin and Brochon, what are the main villages of the Côte de Nuits running north to south?

Answer 2

Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Flagey-Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges

Question 3

How many Grand Cru vineyards lie in Gevrey-Chambertin?

Answer 3

9 vineyards are classed as Grand Cru. All of these feature “Chambertin” in their title.

Question 4

How many Grand Cru Chablis vineyards are there? Name them.

Answer 4

There are 7 official Grand Cru Chablis vineyards. Blanchot, Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur, Vaudesir. La Moutonne is a single vineyard within Vaudesir - a monopoly of Domain Long-Depaquit

Question 5

True or False: the region of Irancy due west of Chablis and south of St Bris, produces white wines based on Chardonnay.

Answer 5

False. Irancy is a red grape only appellation which produces red wines on Pinot Noir as well as Cesar.