Reds of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley Flashcards
What are the main red-wine regions in Burgundy?
Cote d’Or, Beaujolais, and Cote Chalonnaise
What are the 2 varieties used in making Burgundy?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
How did the Napoleonic code affect the vineyards of Burgundy?
Equal inheritance laws for heirs fragmented the vineyards of Burgundy.
What variety is Beaujolais made from?
100% Gamay
What are the 3 quality levels for Beaujolais?
Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, Cru
How many Cru are there in Beaujolais?
10
When does Beaujolais Nouveau release?
3rd Thursday in November
What are the 4 quality levels of the Cote d’Or?
Bourgogne, Village, Premium Cru, Grand Cru
Name the 2 regions within the Cote d’Or
Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits
How many Grand Cru villages are there in the Cote d’Or?
32
Where in France does the Rhone Valley lie?
SE France, S of Burgundy
What are the 3 major quality levels of the Rhone Valley?
Cote du Rhone, Cote du Rhone Villages, and Cote du Rhone Crus
What % of Cotes du Rhone wines come from grapes grown in the S?
> 90%
How Crus does the Rhone have?
13
What 2 main red grape varieties grow in the Rhone Valley?
Grenache and Syrah
What’s the primary red grape used in N Rhone?
Syrah
What is Tavel?
A dry rose made primarily from the Grenache grape
How many different varieties can go into Chateauneuf-du-Pape and what are the 4 primary ones?
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault
What’s one difference between a Cotes du Rhone and a Beaujolais?
Cotes du Rhone has more body and alcohol.
Which wine will age longer, a Cotes du Rhone Villages or a Hermitage?
Hermitage
Name 2 white wines from the Rhone.
Condrieu and Chateau Grillet
