Week 2e: Chalonnaise and Mâconnais Flashcards
1
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Côte Chalonnaise in a nutshell:
A
Great value
2
Q
Côte Chalonnaise primary grapes:
A
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Aligoté
3
Q
Côte Chalonnaise appellations:
A
“Really, Mercury Gives only white Mountains”
Bouzeron (Aligoté)
Rully
Mercurey
Givrey
Montagny (white only)
4
Q
Mâconnais in a nutshell:
A
Chardonnay: often unoaked
5
Q
Mâconnais primary grapes:
A
Chardonnay
6
Q
Mâconnais secondary grapes:
A
Pinot Noir
Gamay (Beaujolais just next door)
7
Q
Most famous Mâconnais appellation:
A
Pouilly Fuissé
100% Chardonnay
22 Premier Crus
8
Q
Other Mâconnais appellations:
A
Saint Véran
Mâcon
Pouilly Loches
Pouilly Vinzelles
