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Lfd. Test Questions Burgundy Flashcards

1
Q

What commune in Côte Chalonnaise only produces whites?

a) Rully
b) Montagny
c) Givry

A

b) Montagny

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2
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In what region of Burgundy is Pouilly-Fuissé located?

a) Côte de Beaune
b) Mâconnais
c) Chablis

A

b) Mâconnais

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3
Q

What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?

a) clay
b) sandy
c) granitic schist

A

c) granitic schist

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4
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What region of Burgundy is Gevrey-Chambertin located in?

a) Côte de Nuits
b) Côte de Beaune
c) Côte Chalonnaise

A

a) Côte de Nuits

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5
Q

What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligoté?

a) high in acidity, high alcohol and full flavoured
b) low in acidity, medium alcohol and full flavoured
c) high in acidity, low alcohol and neutral

A

c) high in acidity, low alcohol and neutral

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6
Q

What classification does the Montrachet vineyard hold?

a) Premier Cru
b) Grand Cru
c) Commune

A

a) Premier Cru

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7
Q

What style of red wines does Côte de Nuits produce?

a) light and delicate, soft and fruity
b) long lived, medium structure and fuller bodied
c) deeply coloured with black fruits and high tannins

A

b) long lived, medium structure and fuller bodied

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8
Q

Which 2 Beaujolais Crus are the most powerful & full-bodied?

a) Chiroubles and Fleurie
b) Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent
c) Brouilly and Saint-Amour

A

b) Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent

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9
Q

What type of climate does Burgundy have?

a) northern continental
b) cool maritime
c) hot continental

A

a) northern continental

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10
Q

Clos

A

Walled vineyard or site (the wall may no longer exist

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11
Q

Cru

A

Site or “growth”

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12
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Monopole

A

Vineyard or site with singular ownership

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13
Q

Soil type for Cote de Nuits?

A

Marl

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14
Q

Rainfall is frequent at harvest time? T/F

A

True

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15
Q

Spring frosts are a common occurrence in Chablis. T/F

A

True

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16
Q

Chardonnay is found where clay soil is found. T/F

A

True

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17
Q

Pinot Noir is planted where there is more?

A

Marl

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18
Q

What soil is a clay and limestone mixture?

A

Marl

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19
Q

Where is Chassagne - Montrchet? CDN or CDB?

A

Cote de Beaune

20
Q

What has turned out to be more profitable to grow in Chassgne - Montrechet?

A

Chardonnay

21
Q

The best sites in Burgundy are found where on the slope?

A

Mid

22
Q

Soils are deep in Burgundy. T/F

A

False

23
Q

What can vary dramatically within a short distance in Burgundy?

A

Terrior

24
Q

Is Sauvignon Blanc grown in Burgundy?

A

Yes

25
Q

Selection of the correct “what” is thought to account for some of the differences between wines from different vineyard sites?

A

Clones

26
Q

Red fruit flavours, Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry in youth best describe?

A

Pinot Noir

27
Q

Due to natural ripeness Pinot Noir tends to be full bodied. T/F

A

True

28
Q

Vegetal, Gamy, Savoury notes describe?

A

Mature Pinot Noir

29
Q

What total vineyard area does Pinot Noir account for in Burgundy?

A

30%

30
Q

Why are the chardonnay bunches less prone to rot than Pinot Noir?

A

Longer / not as compacted

31
Q

A Chardonnay described as “Lean, Steely, High Acid” would be from?

A

Chablis

32
Q

More full bodied riper fruit would probably be from?

A

Macon

33
Q

What total vineyard area does Chardonnay account for in Burgundy?

A

50%

34
Q

What total vineyard area does Aligote account for in Burgundy?

A

5%

35
Q

Name 2 products produced from Aligote?

A

Bourgonge Aligote.

Sparkling wine

36
Q

Gamay is know for very high yield and early maturing. T/ F

A

True

37
Q

Aloxe Corton. CDN / CDB?

A

Cote de Beaune

38
Q

What is Bourgogne Passetougrains?

A

Blend of Gamay / Pinot Noir

39
Q

What is the trellising method used in Beaujolais?

A

Goblet

40
Q

Which Vineyards would be located in the Yonne Region

A

Chablis

41
Q

Volnay produces both white and red wine?

T/ F

A

False (Red Only)

42
Q

How many “Grand Cru” are in Volnay?

A

None.

Premier Cru only

43
Q

Volnay. CdN / CdB?

A

CdBeaune

44
Q

Cote de Beaune Village AC is an important wine to whom?

A

Negociants.

45
Q

Cote de Beaune Village AC can be both Red and White wine? T / F

A

False.

Red only

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