Bourgogne Flashcards
(20 cards)
How many communes are there in the Côte d’Or?
27
Domaine De La Romanee Conti comprises of how many Grand Cru Vineyars?
7 ( Le Montrachet, Romanee Conti, La Tache, Richeborg, Romanee-St.-Vivant, Echezeaux and Grands Echezeaux )
What is the only Appellation in the Cote de Beaune that includes a red and white grand cru?
Corton AOP
What is the pseudonym of Pinot Gris in Burgundy?
Pinot Beurot
What is the oldest appellation for sparkling reds in burgundy produced via the traditional method?
Bourgogne Mousseux
Among the nomenclature for French wine labels, what is the difference between “Montrachet” and “Le Montrachet”
Montrachet- wines are produced in the Pugliny-Montrachet commune
Le Montrachet -wines are produced in the Chassagne-Montrachet commune.
What is the smallest AOC in France?
La Romanée, at 0.85 hectares.
What is the smallest white Grand Cru in Burgundy ?
Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Which day of the year does the Hospice de Beaune hold their auction?
3rd Sunday of November
What is Beaunois?
Traditional name of Chardonnay in Chablis
Name allowed grape varieties for AOP Irancy wines
Cesar and Pinot Noir
Name all Beaujolais Cru communes (10)!
Brouilly Côte de Brouilly Régnié Chiroubles Fleurie Saint-Amour Chénas Juliénas Morgon Moulin-à-Vent
What does Cote d’Or mean in translation?
Golden Slope
What is the most planted grape in Bourgogne?
Chardonnay
What is the most planted grape in Bourgogne?
Bouzeron
Aligote is a crossing of…?
Pinot noir & Gouais Blanc
Coteaux Bourguignons AOP shares the same wide dimensions as Bourgogne AOP but the regulation of red wine is different? What’s the difference?
Gamay is allowed in Coteaux Bourguignons
What day is Beaujolais Nouveau celebrated?
3rd Thursday of November
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most planted grapes in Burgundy, what is the third?
Gamay
Why is the appellation Saint-Bris something of an oddity in Burgundy?
They use Sauvignon as their grape variety
