Beaune Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What factors contribute to the style similarities of the various premiers crus of the Beaune AOC?
A
A relative uniformity of slope, exposure, and soil geology
2
Q
Describe the soils of the 3 sections of Beaune
A
North - thin (sand) on hard limestone
Center - more gravel
South - limestone and sand, midslope is very stony, lower portion has more clay and less gravel (best whites - Clos des Mouches)
3
Q
5 points of distinction for Beaune
A
1) the commercial wine nerve center of Bourgogne
2) residence of the Dukes of Burgundy until the 14th century
3) home of the Hospice de Beaune
4) 71% of production is premier cru
5) home to many major négociants
