Burgendy

Question 1

What is Burgundy?

Answer 1

Burgundy is a famous wine-producing region in eastern France.

Question 2

What types of wine are produced in Burgundy?

Answer 2

Burgundy produces mainly red and white wines, primarily from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

Question 3

What is the significance of terroir in Burgundy?

Answer 3

Terroir refers to the unique environmental factors that affect the grapes, making Burgundy wines distinct.

Question 4

What are the main sub-regions of Burgundy?

Answer 4

The main sub-regions include Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Mâconnais.

Question 5

What is the classification system for Burgundy wines?

Answer 5

Burgundy wines are classified into four levels: Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Village, and Regional.

Question 6

Describe Burgundy climate?

Answer 6

Cool (Chablis) to moderate continental climate.

Question 7

What are the weather hazards in Burgundy?

Answer 7

Spring frost (Chablis)
Rain falls during the growing and ripening season
-Distrupt flowering, dilute the flavor, cause fungal disease.
Localized summer hail

Question 8

Describe the vineyards of the Cote d’Or location.

Answer 8

The Massif central runs alongside the western limit of the Cote d’Or, providing favorable east and south east facing hillside vineyard locations.

Soils on the hillsides tend to be shallower with better drainage.

Question 9

Describe basic village level vineyard locations.

Answer 9

Flat sites or the bottom of slopes.

Question 10

Describe premier cru or Grand Cru vineyard locations.

Answer 10

Mid-slope, hillsides are less prone to frost. The highest quality vineyards have south or east facing exposure offerings protection from prevailing westerly winds.

Question 11

Describe Burgundy soil and its impact on the styles of wines.

Answer 11

The soils in Burgundy are varied. A large number of small geological faults, combined with gradual erosion, mean precise soil types change a lot over small areas. The variations in the soils link to subtle changes in the styles of the wines.

The soils on the hillsides tend to be shallower with better drainage, whereas the soil on the flat land is deeper and more fertile.

Question 12

How much the total vineyard area Pinot Noir is accounted for in Burgundy?

Answer 12

Pinot Noir accounts for over a third of the total vineyard area.

Question 13

Describe classic Burgundian Pinot Noir

Answer 13

It has red fruit flavors in young that evolves into flavors of earth, game and mushroom.

It has high acidity and low to medium tannins.

Question 14

For the best Burgundian Pinot Noir, how long does it do barrel ageing?

Answer 14

16-18 months. Generally the better wines will be aged in New oak

Question 15

How much does Chardonnay account for the Burgundy total vineyard area?

Answer 15

Nearly half the total vineyard area.

Question 16

Describe the character of Chardonnay in Chablis, Cote d’Or and Macon.

Answer 16

In Chablis, lean, steely and high acid wines

In Cote d’Or, it’s Complex and expressive.

In Macon, more full bodied, riper fruit ed.

Question 17

What kinds of impacts/techniques Burgundian wine makers did in premium Chardonnay?

Answer 17

1. Barrel fermentation
2. Barrel ageing (6-9 months)
3. Malolactic conversion
4. Use of the lees during maturation

===> The best wines are well balanced and complex expressions of Chardonnay that can mature in bottle for a decade or more

Question 18

What grape variety is allowed in Chablis?

Answer 18

Chardonnay

Question 19

Describe what is Chablis appellation?

Answer 19

Chablis is a village appellation that lies in the valley of the river Serein in the northern most part of Burgundy.

Question 20

Describe Chablis vs Chablis premier cru/Grand Cru vineyard locations and their wine quality.

Answer 20

For Chablis premier/ Grand Cru vineyard locates in South facing aspects.

• Riper, more concentrated citrus fruit
• More body is still balanced by high acidity.

Basic Chablis is on the north facing slope and flat land.
- Austere, green fruit and high acidity.

Question 21

Describe Chablis grand Cru and premier cru fermentation & aging

Answer 21

Some uses old oak which gives wonder texture and subtle flavors

Others uses inert vessels like stainless or concrete to retain pure fruit flavors

Question 22

What are the key villages of the Cote de Nuits?

Answer 22

1. Givery Chambertin
2. Vougeot(브주)
3. Vosne Romanee
4. Nuits Saint George

Question 23

What are the key villages in the Cote de Beaune?

Answer 23

1. Aloxe-Corton
2. Beaune
3. Pommard(white only)
4. Volnay(white only)
5. Meusault (* highest reputation for white)

——-Sharing the Grand Cru of Montrachet————–_
6. Puligy Montrachet ()
7. Chassagne Montrachet()

Question 24

List four main village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise.

Answer 24

1. Rully (more white than red)
2. Mercurey (Enjoy red the highest reputation)
3. Givery (the smallest village appellation(
4. Mintagny (only white)

Question 25

What is the regional appellation of the Cote de Chalonnaise?

Answer 25

Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise

Question 26

What is the most widely planted grape in Maconnais?

Answer 26

Chardonnay

Question 27

What are two red grapes planted in maconnais?

Answer 27

Gamay, Pinot Noir

Question 28

What is the regional appellation of Maconnais?

Answer 28

Macon

Question 29

Describe the better white wines in Macon.

Answer 29

1.A good balance of fresh apple or citrus 2. Medium acidity 3. Medium to full body 4. There may be a hint of cream from malolactic conversion

Question 30

What are village appellations in the Maconnais?

Answer 30

Pouilly-Fuisse and Saint-Veran

Question 31

Describe the best wines from the Maconnais village appellations

Answer 31

1. Ripe notes tropical and stone fruits 2. Most are matured in the barrel for long to enhance texture and add flavors. 3. The vines are planted on the limestone slope of the Roche de Solutre with east and south east exposures. These slopes act as sun traps, helping produce the richest and ripest Chardonnay which are complemented by toast oak flavors.

Question 32

What are the most generic appellations in Burgundy?

Answer 32

1. Bourgogne Blanc 2. Bourgogne Rouge

Question 33

How to define the hierarchy of the Burgundy appellation?

Answer 33

Based on the quality of the vineyard sites

Question 34

Describe the regional appellation in Burgundy

Answer 34

They account for 50% of the production of the region. 1.Bourgogne Rouge 2.Bourgogne Blanc More restricted areas are 1. Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2. Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune 3. Bourgogne Cotes d'Or 4. Bourgogne Cotes Chalonnaise In Maconnais, 1. Macon for Red 2. Macon Villages for White

Question 35

Describe the village appellations of Burgundy

Answer 35

These account for a third of the total production. The village appellations will be on the label.

Question 36

Describe the premier cru in Burgundy

Answer 36

600 premier crus They provide a tenth of Burgundy protection. If it's from a single vineyard, it can be on the label. If it's a blend, the vineyard can't be in the label.

Question 37

Describe the Grand Cru of Burgundy.

Answer 37

Account for more than 1 percent of the total production. There are 32 in the Cote d'Or One in Chablis (the latter being divided into seven climate) The Grand Cru shld be on the label. Only the vineyard appears on the label.