Burgundy Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the major wine regions of Burgundy?
Chablis, Cote d’Or, Maconnais, Beaujolais
What are the major soils of burgundy?
Chalk, calcareous clay, marl and limestone
What is the major soil type in Beaujolais?
Granite
What are the main white varietals in Burgundy?
Chardonnay and Aligote (small plots)
What are the main red varietals of Burgundy?
Pinot Noir and Gamay (Beaujolais)
What is the chief white varietal of Chablis?
Chardonnay
What is the overall climate of burgundy?
Continental
What is the overall topography and aspect of Burgundy?
Rolling hills, best vineyards face east/southeast
What is the AOP pyramid?
Regional appellations –> Village Wines –> Premier Crus –> Grand Crus
What is a Clos?
A clos designates a vineyard traditionally surrounded by dry stone walls.
What is a monopole>
“Monopoly” A parcel of vineyard land with single ownership. Most vineyards have multiple owners.
What is a domaine?
Grower-producers that own the vineyards they are producing wine from. Everything from growing to aging and bottling is done by the Domaine.
What percentage of grapes are grown in and around Burgundy appellation like Village, 1st cru or Grand Cru?
100%
Chablis - Climate
Cool, continental
Chablis - Soil
Kimmderidgian Clay & Limestone
Chablis - Viticulture
Picking time is critical because of late season frosts
Chablis - Grape variety
Chardonnay
Chablis - Vinification
Malolactic fermentation / No real oak / Stainless steel or neutral oak
What AOPs are in Chablis?
Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, Chablis Grand Cru
Cote d’or / Cote de Nuits - which pare of the Cote d’or is the Cote de Nuits?
Northern
What part of the Cote d’Or is Cote de Beaune?
South
Cote de Nuits - Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
What is the most important Chablis Grand Cru?
Les Clos
Cote De Nuits - Vinfication
French oak, often new. Some use grape clusters, others de-stem.
