Wine Styles - Burgundy & Pinot Noir

Question 1

Burgundy climactic Factors

Answer 1

• Moderate continental climate
• Varied soil types
• Pinot grapes susceptible to grey rot which is a problem in wet growing seasons
• Premier & grand cru vineyards found mid-slope with south/east facing aspect
  
  • Better drainage & shallower
  • Protection from westerly winds
  • less prone to frost

Question 2

Key Burgundy areas

Answer 2

Cote de Nuits

• Fuller, longer living Pinot Noir
• Gevrey Chambertin / Vougot / Vosne-Romanee / Nuits-Saint-Georges

Cote de Beaune

• Fruitier Pinot
• Aloxe Corton / Beaune / Pommard / Volnay

Question 3

Burgundy Pinot Noir Tasting Note

Answer 3

Pale-med ruby

Intensity: medium-med+

Aromas: Raspberry / Strawberry / Red Cherry / Rose / Clove / cinnamon / Vanilla / Mushroom / Earth / Cranberry / Potpourri / Red Liquorice / Tobacco / All Spice / Cola

Dry / Acidity- Med+ / Tannin - Med- to Low / ABV - Med / Body - Med / Intensity Med to Med+

Question 4

American Pinot Noir

Answer 4

• Best examples found in cooler regions of Los Carneros, Russian River Valley & Santa Maria Valley
• Pinot also is grown widely in Willamette Valley in Oregon
• Casablanca Valley in Chile