Regional Appellations of Burgundy

Question 1

What are the regional appellations in Burgundy?

Answer 1

Bourgogne AOP

Crémant de Bourgogne AOP

Bourgogne Mousseaux AOP

Bourgogne Aligoté AOP

Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP

Coteaux Bourguignons AOP

Question 2

What is the difference between Crémant de Bourgogne Eminent and Grand Eminent?

Answer 2

• Eminent -* min 2 years on lees
• Grand Eminent -* min. 3 years on lees plus additional 3 months after dégorgement. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay only. (max 20% Gamay in Rosé)

Question 3

What are the blend requirements for Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP?

Answer 3

Min. 30% Pinot Noir
min. 15% Gamay

grapes must be vinifired together

Question 4

What color is Bourgogne Mousseaux AOP?

Answer 4

sparkling red

Question 5

What is the assemblage for Bourgogne Blanc AOP?

Answer 5

Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc w/ max 30% Pinot Gris

Question 6

What is the assemblage for Bourgogne Gamay AOP?

Answer 6

min. 85% Gamay

Question 7

Name four Geographical Designations at the regional Bourgogne AOP?

Answer 7

La Chapelle Notre Dame

Le Chapitre

Cote St. Jacques

Montre Cul

Tonnerre

Chitry

Question 8

What regional appellation in Burgundy can produce a sparkling wine?

Answer 8

Crémant de Bourgogne AOP

Bourgogne Mousseaux AOP

Question 9

What regional appellation in Burgundy produces a white wine only?

Answer 9

Bourgogne Aligoté AOP

Question 10

What regional appellation in Burgundy produces a rosé and red wine only?

Answer 10

Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP

Question 11

What regional appellations in Burgundy can produce Nouveau style of wines?

Answer 11

Bourgogne AOP

Bourgogne Aligoté AOP

Coteaux Bourguignons AOP