Burgundy Flashcards
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Name all the regional AOCs of Burgundy
Bourgogne AOC
Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
Bourgogne Mousseux AOC
Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC
Coteaux Bourguignons AOC
Crémant de Bourgogne AOC
What style of wine is legally allowed to be produced in the following regional Burgundy AOCs
Bourgogne AOC
Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
Bourgogne Mousseux AOC
Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC
Coteaux Bourguignons AOC
Crémant de Bourgogne AOC
Bourgogne AOC - Red, Rosé, White
Bourgogne Aligoté AOC - White
Bourgogne Mousseux AOC - Sparkling Red
Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOC - Red, Rosé
Coteaux Bourguignons AOC - Red, Rosé, White
Crémant de Bourgogne AOC - Sparkling White, Sparkling Rosé
What 2 soil types is Chablis known for
Portlandian limestone
Kimmeridgian marl
What are the four levels of classification in Chablis
Petit Chablis
Chablis
Chablis Premier Cru
Chablis Grand Cru
What is the typical soil type of Petit Chablis
Portlandian-period marl
Where are the Petit Chablis vineyards located
On Portlandian era plateaus on younger soils
What soil type is village level Chablis grown on
Kimmeridgian Marl
What are some notable Chablis vintages in the last 15 years
2009
2010
2012
2014
What are the major right bank 1er Crus of Chablis
Berdiot
Côte de Vaubarousse
Fourchaume
Les Fourneaux
Mont de Milieu
Montée de Tonnerre
Vaucoupin
What are the major left bank 1er Crus of Chablis
Beauroy
Chaume de Talvat
Côte de Léchet
Côte de Joaun
Les Beauregards
Montmains
Vau de Vey
Vaillons
Vosgros
Vau Ligneau
How many 1er Crus are there in Chablis
40
Define ‘climat’
A precisely define plot enjoying specific geological and climatic conditions highlighted by winemakers
What are the 7 Grand Crus of Chablis
Bougros
Les Preuses
Vaudésir
Grenouilles
Valmur
Les Clos
Blanchot
Describe the Bougros climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Full bodied and refined, mostly owned by William Fevre
Describe the Les Preuses climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Ripe, elegant, less prestigious than Valmur and Les Clos
Describe the Vaudésir climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Finessed, high toned, floral, one of the best
Describe the Grenouilles climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Can be quite good, mostly owned by the Co-Op
Describe the Valmur climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Steely, full bodied, needs time to develop
Describe the Les Clos climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Many consider this to be the best, needs time
Describe the Blanchot climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Floral, delicate, less ageworthy
How many climats are there in the Chablis Grand Cru AOC
7
What is the aspect of Chablis Grand Cru
South/southwest
What is the largest climat of Chablis Grand Cru
Les Clos
Name 5 major producers of Chablis
William Fevre
Domaine Raveneau
Domaine Billaud-Simon
Maison Verget
Domaine Louis Michel et Fils
Dauvaussait