Burgundy Flashcards
What are the varieties permitted in Chablis?
Chardonnay only
What is the geographical location of Chablis?
The town itself lies ~halfway between Paris & Beaune in the Serein river valley
Chablis is closer to what than Cote d’Or
Champagnes Aube department
What is the climate like in Chablis?
Cool continental
What is the soil like in Chablis
The best vineyards sit atop Kimmeridgian Marl which is a mix of limestone and clay laced with millions of oyster shells
What kind of soil do the lesser vineyards of Petit Chablis sit atop of?
Portlandian limestone, which is younger rock that is a more pure form of limestone
What are some winemaker preferences in Chablis?
- Usually no oak, very rarely used in Gran Cru wines
- Malolactic fermentation is avoided
- Usually wines have a high acidity, medium body, lees character, and are intensely minerally
How many Premier Crus are in Chablis? Grand Crus?
- 40 Premier Cru AOPs broken down into 17 principle AOPs.
- ONE Grand Cru vineyard with 7 geographic designations that are usually on the bottle
What are the 7 Grand Cru geographic designations in Chablis?
- Le Clos
- Vaudésir
- Bougros
- Blanchot
- Les Preuses
- Valmur
- Grenouilles
What are some important premier crus in Chablis?
Right bank of the Serein
- Montee de Tonnerre
- Fourchaume
Left bank of the Serein
- Vallions
- Montmains
What is the main grape variety used in Cote de Nuits?
Pinot Noir
a small % of wine is made using chardonnay
Where is cote de Nuits located
North of Cote de Beaune, stretching from the town of Dijon in the north to Nuits Saint Georges in the south
What is the soil like in Cote de Nuits
Limestone, marl, and clay
What is the climate like in Cote de Nuits
Continental
What are the winemaking preferences in Cote de Nuits?
- red and whites usually aged in oak
- most whites and all reds undergo malolactic fermentation
- winemakers make the choice of whole cluster fermentation or not
What percentage of new oak is used in grand cru wines in Cote de Nuits?
50-100%
How many grand cru vineyards are in Cote de Nuits
24
Which is the only grand cru vineyard to also produce white wine in Cote de Nuits?
Musigny
What are the major villages in Cote de Nuits?
- Marsannay
- Fixin
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Morey Saint-Denis
- Chambolle Musigny
- Vougeot
- Vosne-Romanée
- Nuits Saint Georges
Which villages in Cote de Nuits produce white wine in addition to red wine?
- Marsannay
- Fixin
- Morey Saint Denis
- Vougeot
- Nuits Saint Georges
What are some major grand cru vineyards in Cote de Nuits?
- Musigny
- Chambertin
- Chambertin Clos de Bèze
- Bonnes Mares
- Romanée Conti
- La Tache
- La Romanee
What are some major premier crus in Cote de Nuits
- Clos Saint-Jacques
- Clos de la Roche
- Les Amoureuses
- Les Bruleés
- Les Damodes
What style of wine is cote de beaune known for?-
White wine
What are the main grape varieties of cote de beaune?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir