Burgundy Grapes

Question 1

Which grape is used to make Beaujolais red wines?

Answer 1

Gamay

Question 2

Which grape variety is used to make white wines in Chablis?

Answer 2

Chardonnay

Question 3

What is the most common white wine grape in Burgundy?

Answer 3

Chardonnay

Question 4

What is the most common red wine grape in Burgundy?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir

Question 5

Is Aligoté a red or white grape variety?

Answer 5

White

Question 6

Are Chardonnay wines from Meursault typically light, medium or full bodied?

Answer 6

Full bodied

Question 7

Do typical Burgundy Pinot Noir have light, medium or coarse tannins?

Answer 7

Light tannins

Question 8

What type of rot poses a threat for Pinot Noir grapes in a wet growing season?

Answer 8

Grey rot

Question 9

If your Pinot Noir has earthy and gamey undertones, is it most likely mature or a recent vintage?

Answer 9

Mature

Question 10

Does Pinot Noir typically have green, red or black fruit flavors?

Answer 10

Red fruit flavors

Question 11

What is the second most commonly grown white wine grape in Burgundy?

Answer 11

Aligoté

Question 12

What is the second most commonly grown red wine grape in Burgundy?

Answer 12

Gamay

Question 13

Do Aligoté white wines typically have low, medium or high acidity?

Answer 13

High acidity

Question 14

Which two red grapes is Mâconnais best known for?

Answer 14

Gamay, Pinot Noir

Question 15

César and Tressot are two types of what?

Answer 15

Lesser-known red wine grape varieties

Question 16

Are Aligoté white wines typically ripe, rich or neutral in character?

Answer 16

Neutral

Question 17

Are Gamay wines light, medium or full bodied?

Answer 17

Light bodied

Question 18

Do Gamay wines have low, medium or high tannins?

Answer 18

Low tannins

Question 19

Which commonly grown red grapes is also used in Champagne production?

Answer 19

Pinot Noir

Question 20

Which red grapes are particularly susceptible to grey rot in wet growing seasons?

Answer 20

Pinot Noir

Question 21

Pulligny-Montrachet is a village in which district of Burgundy?

Answer 21

It’s in the Côte de Beaune district of the Côte d’Or

Question 22

What is Pinot Gouges?

Answer 22

A white mutant strain of Pinot Noir