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Bourgogne Flashcards

1
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What are the two primary grapes of Bourgogne?

A

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

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2
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Saint-Bris crafts white wine from…

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Sauvignon Blanc/Sauvignon Gris

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3
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What are the two sections of the Côte d’Or?

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Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune

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4
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What are the five main sub-regions of Bourgogne?

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Chablis/Grand Auxerrois/Châtillonnais, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beane, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais

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5
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What is marl?

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Limestone-rich clay

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6
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Bouzeron crafts white wine from…

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Aligoté

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Generally, vineyards in the Côte d’Or face what direction?

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E/SE

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What is the climate of Bourgogne?

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Continental (maritime influence in the north, Mediterranean influence in the south)

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9
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Which Bourgogne sub-region has soils of granite and schist?

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Mâconnais

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10
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What is the only village in Bourgogne to produce rosé wine?

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Marsannay

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Which Bourgogne village was recently awarded 22 premiers crus?

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Pouilly-Fuissé

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12
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T or F: Wines labeled as Mâcon-Villages are red only.

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FALSE. Mâcon-Villages is white only.

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13
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How many climats are there in the Chablis Grand Cru?

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Seven official climats; one unofficial climat (La Moutonne)

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What is a “climat”?

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A named parcel of land in Bourgogne associated with Grands and Premiers Crus; a vigneron’s notion of a site

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15
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Passe-Tout-Grains is generally a blend of what two red grapes?

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Pinot Noir/Gamay

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16
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What soil type does Chardonnay prefer?

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Marl

17
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Define “négociant”

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A company that buys grapes or finished wine to be released under their own label

18
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What soil type does Pinot Noir prefer?

A

Limestone or marls with high limestone content

19
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Define “alluvial soil”

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Soils formed by river deposits

20
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Define “colluvial soil”

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Soils formed by slope wash

21
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T or F: A red Mâcon + DGC is made from Pinot Noir.

A

FALSE. It is made from Gamay only.

22
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Define “premox”

A

Premature oxidation; a problem afflicting some Bourgogne white wines

23
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What is the most common vine training system in Bourgogne?

A

Guyot

24
Q

What river runs through Chablis?

A

Serein

25
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How many Grand Cru vineyards are in Bourgogne?

A

33

26
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Most Grands Crus are located at what part of the slope?

A

Mid-Slope

27
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T or F: A Grand Cru bottling would have the name of the village on the label.

A

FALSE (with the exception of Chablis)

28
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What are the two new premium categories within Crémant de Bourgogne?

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Eminent, Grand Eminent

29
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T or F: Crémant de Bourgogne must be made via the traditional method.

A

TRUE

30
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T or F: In Bourgogne, it is the estate or domaine that is classified.

A

FALSE. In Bourgogne, the vineyard is classified, not the domaine.

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