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Reds of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley Flashcards

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What are the main red-wine regions in Burgundy?

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Cote d’Or, Beaujolais, and Cote Chalonnaise

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What are the 2 varieties used in making Burgundy?

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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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How did the Napoleonic code affect the vineyards of Burgundy?

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Equal inheritance laws for heirs fragmented the vineyards of Burgundy.

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What variety is Beaujolais made from?

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100% Gamay

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What are the 3 quality levels for Beaujolais?

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Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, Cru

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How many Cru are there in Beaujolais?

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10

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When does Beaujolais Nouveau release?

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3rd Thursday in November

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What are the 4 quality levels of the Cote d’Or?

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Bourgogne, Village, Premium Cru, Grand Cru

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Name the 2 regions within the Cote d’Or

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Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits

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How many Grand Cru villages are there in the Cote d’Or?

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32

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Where in France does the Rhone Valley lie?

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SE France, S of Burgundy

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What are the 3 major quality levels of the Rhone Valley?

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Cote du Rhone, Cote du Rhone Villages, and Cote du Rhone Crus

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What % of Cotes du Rhone wines come from grapes grown in the S?

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> 90%

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How Crus does the Rhone have?

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13

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What 2 main red grape varieties grow in the Rhone Valley?

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Grenache and Syrah

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What’s the primary red grape used in N Rhone?

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Syrah

17
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What is Tavel?

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A dry rose made primarily from the Grenache grape

18
Q

How many different varieties can go into Chateauneuf-du-Pape and what are the 4 primary ones?

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  1. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault
19
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What’s one difference between a Cotes du Rhone and a Beaujolais?

A

Cotes du Rhone has more body and alcohol.

20
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Which wine will age longer, a Cotes du Rhone Villages or a Hermitage?

A

Hermitage

21
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Name 2 white wines from the Rhone.

A

Condrieu and Chateau Grillet

Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Complete Wine Course (13 decks)

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