Week 2c: Cote de Nuits

Question 1

Describe Côte de Nuits in a nutshell:

Answer 1

World’s reference point for great terroir-driven Pinot Noir

Question 2

Côte de Nuits primary varietals:

Answer 2

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

Question 3

Côte de Nuits secondary varietals:

Answer 3

Pinot Gris
Pinot Blanc
Aligoté

Question 4

List the 9 village appellations from north to south in the Côte de Nuits:

Answer 4

Marsannay
Fixin
Morey Saint Denis
Chambolle Musigny
Gevrey-Chambertin
Flagey-Échezeaux
Vougeot
Vosne-Romanée
Nuit Saint George

Question 5

Wine from Gevry-Chambertin - style.

Answer 5

Red only

Question 6

What are some of the Grand Cru vineyards in Gerry-Chambertin?
(9 in total)

Answer 6

Name
1. Le Chambertin
2. Chambertin Clos de Bèze**

Charming Chapel in the Grotto
3. Chambertin Charmes
4. Chambertin Chappelle
5. Chambertin Griotte

Nazis
6. Mazis Chambertin
7. Mazoyères Chambertin

Trish’s Shit
8. Latricières Chambertin
9. Ruchottes Chambertin

Question 7

Top Premier Cru vineyards in Gèvrey-Chambertin:

Answer 7

Washing Saint Jacque’s Boots
1. Clos Saint Jacques
2. Lavaux Saint Jacques
3. Combottes

Question 8

Describe Morey Saint Denis wines - styles.

Answer 8

Reds and whites.

Question 9

Name any Grand Cru vineyards in Morey Saint-Denis.

Answer 9

Denis’ tarty mother:
1. Clos de Saint Denis
2. Clos de Tart
3. Clos de Bonnes Mare

Eel on a Rock
4. Clos de Lambrays
5. Clos de la Roche

Question 10

Describe wines from Chambolle-Musigny - style.

Answer 10

Red only

Question 11

List 2 Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny.

Answer 11

1. Bonne Mares (shared with Morey Saint Denis)
2. Musigny

Question 12

Describe Vougeot AOC wine styles.

How many GC vineyard? Called?

Answer 12

Reds and whites
One GC vineyard: Clos de Vougeot

Question 13

Describe Vosne-Romanée wines - colour.

Answer 13

Reds only

Question 14

List any GC vineyards in Vosne-Romanée.

Answer 14

Name:
1. La Romanée
2. Romanée Conti
3. Romanée Saint Vivant

Sneeze
4. Échezeaux
5. Grand Échezeux

Stain on the Street
6. La Tâche
7. La Grand Rue
8. Richebourg

Question 15

Describe Nuits Saint Georges wines styles:

Answer 15

Red and white

Question 16

Name a notable producer in Côte d’Or:

Answer 16

Hospices de Beaune
Vineyards in Côtes de Nuit and Beaune

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Question 17

Notable monopole / producer in Côte de Nuits:

Answer 17

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Question 18

Poulty pairing with Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir (high end):

Answer 18

Roasted Bresse chicken with truffles

Question 19

Beef pairing with Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir:

Answer 19

Boeuf Bourgignon

Question 20

Appetizer pairing with Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir:

Answer 20

Duck rillettes

Question 21

Chicken pairing with Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir (rustic):

Answer 21

Coq au vin