Burgundy Flashcards

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What are the 4 departments of Burgundy?

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Yonne
Côte d’Or
Saône-et-Loire
Rhone

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Roughly how many hectares of vines does Burgundy have (not including Beaujolais)?

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30,000ha

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What does the ‘Côte d’Or’ mean?

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Golden slope

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How long does the Côte d’Or run for, north to south?

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60km

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Which communes signal the start and end of the Côte d’Or?

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Dijon in the north and Maranges in the south

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What is the regional capital of Burgundy?

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Dijon

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What is the city within Burgundy at the heart of the wine trade?

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Beaune

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What region dominates the Yonne department?

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Chablis

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How far away is Chablis from Dijon?

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130km northwest

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Other than Chablis, what are the main communes making up the Grand Auxerrois?

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Vezelay
Irancy
Tonnerre
Saint-Bris
Joigny

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What is the capital of the Yonne department?

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Auxerre

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Where does the Côte Chalonnaise take its name from?

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The city of Chalon-sur-Saône

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What department are the Côte Chalonnaise and Maconnais in?

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Saône-et-Loire

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Which river runs along the western edge of the Côte Chalonnaise?

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Saône River

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What is the second largest region for white wine within Burgundy?

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Maconnais

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What is the highest limestone outcrop in the Maconnais?

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Rock of Solutre

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What is the Beaujolais region named after?

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The commune of Beaujeu

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What degrees of latitude does Burgundy lie between?

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46 and 48 degrees

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What is the climate of Burgundy?

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Continental

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What is the average annual rainfall in Burgundy?

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750mm

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What is the average annual amount of sunshine hours in Burgundy during the growing season?

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1300 hours

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What are the 2 greatest risks to Burgundy’s vineyards?

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Frost and hail

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What percentage of Burgundy’s wines are red?

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30%

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What percentage of Burgundy’s wines are white?

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61%

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What percentage of Burgundy’s wines are rose?
1%
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What percentage of Burgundy’s wines are sparkling (Cremant)?
8%
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What is the most planted grape in Burgundy?
Chardonnay (accounts for roughly half of all plantings)
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What is the local name for Chardonnay in the Yonne department?
Beaunois
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What vines are the parents of Chardonnay?
Pinot and Gouais Blanc
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Where does Pinot Noir come from genetically?
It is the black skinned variety of Pinot with numerous clonal variations
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What was Pinot Noir originally known as at the start of the 1st millennia?
Morillon and Noirien
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Roughly what percentage of Burgundy’s vineyards are Pinot Noir?
33%
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What is the full name of Gamay?
Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc
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What are the parents of Gamay?
Pinot and Gouais Blanc
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When was Gamay banned from Burgundy and by who?
1395 by Philip the Bold
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What are the parents of Aligote?
Gouais Blanc and Pinot
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Where in Burgundy is Aligote most densely planted?
Bouzeron, in the Côte Chalonnaise
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc mostly found in Burgundy?
Saint Bris in the Yonne
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Which grape do Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris come from?
Pinot Noir, they are green skinned mutations
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What is another name for Pinot Gris in Burgundy?
Pinot Beurot
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What are the 3 rare grape varieties found in the Yonne department?
Cesar Tressot Sacy
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Where is Cesar planted in Burgundy?
Irancy
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What are the genetic parents of Tressot?
A crossing of Duras and Petit Verdot
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What style of Burgundy is Sacy usually used for?
Cremant de Bourgogne
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How many appellations are in Burgundy?
101
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What are the 4 quality tiers of Burgundy?
Regional Village Premier Cru Grand Cru
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What percentage of Burgundy wines are classed as regional wines?
50%
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What percentage of Burgundy wines are released as Grand Cru?
1-2%
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If a wine is labelled as Bourgogne Gamay AOP, where must the grapes originate from?
Beaujolais
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Is Gamay permitted in generic Bourgogne AOP rouge and rose?
No
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Where are the Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits and Hautes Cote de Beaune situated?
At the top of the Côte d’Or cotes
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What 4 lieux-dits were approved in the 1990s as geographical designations for Bourgogne AOP?
La Chapelle Notre Dame Le Chapitre Côte Saint-Jacques Montrecul
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What was the previous name of the Coteaux Bourguignons AOP?
Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire
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What grapes are allowed in the Coteaux Bourguignons AOP red wines?
Pinot Noir and Gamay
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What cocktail uses wine coming from Bourgogne Aligote AOP?
Kir
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What is the minimum ABV for Bourgogne Aligote?
9.5%
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What percentage of Chardonnay is allowed in Bourgogne Aligote?
15%
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What is the Bourgogne appellation used for red and rose wines based on field blends?
Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP
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What is the minimum alcohol for Bourgogne Passé-Tout-Grains AOP?
9.5%
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What are the 2 sparkling appellations of Burgundy?
Cremant de Bourgogne Bourgogne Mousseaux
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What wines are produced under the Bourgogne Mousseaux AOP?
Red sparkling wines produced from traditional method
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When was Cremant de Bourgogne first established?
1975
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Which Burgundy town is the centre for Cremant de Bourgogne production?
Rully
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What is the minimum grape blend for Cremant de Bourgogne?
Minimum 20% of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir together
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What are the aging requirements for Cremant de Bourgogne?
9 months on lees followed by 3 months in bottle
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What new Cremant de Bourgogne appellations were introduced in 2016?
Bourgogne Cremant Eminent Bourgogne Cremant Grand Eminent
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Cremant de Bourgogne Eminent?
24 months
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What is the minimum aging requirements of Cremant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent?
Minimum 36 months
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Define a premier cru in Burgundy?
A geographical designation (vineyard on climat) singled out as being superior and appended to a village AOP
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Why might producers bottle a premier cru without a stated vineyard or climat?
If the wine is a blend of multiple premier crus from the same village
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What is a Grand Cru in Burgundy?
A single vineyard site with its own AOP status
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How many Grand Crus are there in Burgundy?
33
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What is the smallest and largest Grand Cru in Burgundy and what size are they?
La Romanée - 0.85ha Corton - 160ha
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Is it permitted to blend Grand Crus in Burgundy?
No
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What are ‘chevets’ and ‘murgers’ in Burgundy?
Water channels Piles of rock
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What is a climat in Burgundy?
A parcel of vines defined and named to be associated with the wines it produces
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In Burgundy, what is another name for a climat?
Single vineyards
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Roughly how many climats are there in Burgundy?
1200 climats
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What is a lieu-dit in Burgundy?
A named single vineyard, basically synonymous with a climat
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What is a cru in Burgundy?
Not a precise term. Generally used to denote quality and indicate a delimited area
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What is a parcel in Burgundy?
A single contiguous holding within a vineyard, owned entirely by one grower
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What is a clos vineyard?
A vineyard enclosed by a (generally stone) wall
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What are the 2 IGPs either side of the Côte d’Or?
Coteaux de l’Auxois - covers much of the north and west of Hautes Cotes Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche - east of the Côte de Beaune
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When did Romans first arrive in Burgundy?
52 CE
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When were the wines of Burgundy first documented?
312 AD during the reign of Emperor Constantine
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What was the first Burgundy Grand Cru mentioned in 630 AD?
Chambertin-Clos de Beze
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Who were the 2 powerful Catholic monasteries in Burgundy in the Middle Ages?
Benedictines and Cistercians
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What was the original name of Romanee-Conti and who owned it in the 12th century?
Clos de Cinq Journaux Benedictine monastery
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When was the Cistercian monastery in Burgundy founded?
1098
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Which famous Grand Crus were under Cistercian control in the 14th century?
Montrachet Clos de Tart Clos de Lambrays Richebourg Echezeaux
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Who became King of Burgundy in 1363?
Philip the Bold from the House Valois
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Who ordered the uprooting of Gamay in Burgundy and when?
Philip the Bold 1395
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When did the Burgundian Wars occur?
1474 to 1477
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After the Burgundian wars, who did the legal ownership of the Duchy of Burgundy fall to?
King Louis XI
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When did the majority of Burgundy wines begin labelling themselves as climat or village?
Early 18th century
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Who drafted an initial Burgundy classification 1831?
Denis Blaine-Morelot
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Who famously improved the initial Burgundy classification in 1855?
Jules Lavalle
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What was the impact of Jules Lavalle’s Burgundy classification?
Helped the development of the AOPs in the 20th century. Top climats started overshadowing village names
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Between what dates did Burgundy villages append their greatest vineyard to their names?
Started in 1847 with Gevrey Ended in 1928 with Auxey
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When and where did Phylloxera first hit the Côte d’Or?
1878 in Meursault
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What was the result of Phylloxera in Burgundy?
Winemakers were forced to graft vines, and the design of vineyards and climats shifted as vines were replanted
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When were the first AOC laws introduced in Burgundy?
1919
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When was Burgundy’s official AOC system fully implemented?
1935
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When was Burgundy’s first Grand Cru appellations introduced?
1936
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When were Burgundy’s first 1er Crus introduced?
1942
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What was the impact of the French Revolution for Burgundy?
The state took control of the majority of vineyards and sold them through auction, passing through multiple owners
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What was the impact of the Napoleonic Code in Burgundy?
Burgundy estates were split evenly across male heirs of the family (now female as well) leading to the fragmentation of wineries and vineyards
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Define a Burgundian domaine
Properties of winegrowers who produce wines from the parcel that they own
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Define a Burgundian Negocient
Merchants who purchase fruit, musts, or wines and bottle the finished product under their own label
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Who is the largest land owner in the Côte d’Or?
Bouchard Pere et Fils with 130ha
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What is a Micro-Negocient in Burgundy?
Domaines which start a negocient business in order to expand their portfolios without having to purchase more land
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When was Bouchard Pere et Fils first founded?
1731
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Who are the 4 most prominent negocients in Burgundy?
Bouchard Pere et Fils Joseph Drouhin Louis Jadot Louis Latour
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Roughly how much of Burgundy’s wines come from Negocients?
60%
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After phylloxera, which 2 Pinot Noir field selections were popular among Burgundy producers?
Pinot Droit - higher yielding Pinot Fin - higher quality
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When did the first true Burgundy clones appear?
1971
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What are the most planted Dijon Clones in Burgundy?
115 667 777
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Why do some Burgundian winemakers choose to use cold maceration?
They believe the technique helps to extract colour, produces less astringent tannins, and enhances fruit development
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Name a famous Burgundian advocate of cold macerations
Domaine Jean Grivot
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Where in Burgundy is carbonic and semi-carbonic maceration most heavily practised?
Beaujolais
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What are the common aromas from carbonic maceration?
Bubble-gum Banana Pear drops
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Why might Burgundian winemakers choose to practice Whole Cluster Vinification?
The wine during fermentation achieves more aeration and cooler temperatures, leading to a lighter colour, slightly carbonic notes, and firmer tannins
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What is the benefit of whole berry fermentation?
Winemakers get all the benefits of whole cluster fermentation without the risk of green tannins from the stems
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Why do wines coming from whole cluster fermentations often have higher acidity?
Stems harbour potassium, which increases the pH of the final wine
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What are the benefits of whole bunch pressing white wines for Burgundian winemakers?
Produces a cleaner, less phenolic must with a lower pH and fewer dangers of oxidation
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What is the potential benefit and drawback of whole bunch pressing for white Burgundy wines?
The benefit is a brighter wine with purer aromatics A drawback is susceptibility to premox
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What is chaptalisation?
The addition of white beet sugar to increase alcohol
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What is enrichment?
The removal of water from wine must to concentrate the contents
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When was enrichment legalised in Burgundy?
2009
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Is acidification legal in Burgundy?
Yes if declared and documented
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When does Malolactic Fermentation naturally occur in Burgundy cellars?
Spring following the harvest as the cellars warm
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What is batonnage?
The stirring of the lees
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What is the benefit and drawback of batonnage on white Burgundy wines?
Can reduce reduction in barrel Invites premox
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In Burgundy, what is the average amount of new oak used for wines at each quality level?
Regional: 0-10% Village: 0-25% 1er Cru: 25-50% Grand Cru: 50-100%
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Which style of Chablis uses new oak?
Only Grand Crus and the very best 1er Crus
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How long are Burgundy wines (Cote d'Or) usually aged in wood for?
Whites: 12-15 months Reds: 15-18 months
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What is the name of a traditional Burgundy barrel?
A piece
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What is the volume of a piece?
228-Litres
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Which Burgundy producers famously use larger, 350-litre barrels?
Henri Boillot PYCM
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What are the official units of measurement for Burgundy domaines when selling to negocients?
132-litre feuillettes
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Which department is Chablis located in?
Yonne
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What is the main river flowing through Chablis?
Serein River
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What is the local name for Chardonnay in Chablis?
Beaunois
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What are the 3 controlled appellations of Chablis?
Petit Chablis AOP Chablis AOP Chablis Grand Cru AOP
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What is the only permitted grape of Chablis?
Chardonnay
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How many communes are permitted to use Chablis AOP?
17
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Which grape overtook plantings of Chardonnay in the late 1800s?
Sacy
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When was Chardonnay vastly replanted in Chablis?
After the frost of 1945 and the end of WW2
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What percentage of Chablis is machine harvested?
95%
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When was Chablis AOP introduced?
1938
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When were 1er Crus added to Chablis AOP?
1967
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What is the superior soil of Chablis?
Kimmeridgian marl
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Where did Kimmeridgian soils get their name from?
The village of Kimmeridge in Dorset, UK
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When was Kimmeridgian soil created?
roughly 150-157 million years ago (the Kimmeridgian period during the Upper Jurassic Epoch Age)
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What are marl soils?
A mix of clay and limestone
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What is the makeup of Kimmeridgian soils?
Crumbly and chalky marl with abundant amounts of Exogyra virgula soils
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What are Exogyra virgula soils?
Soils made up of Exogyra virgula fossils, which are the imprints of tiny oyster shells
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Why is Kimmeridgian soil so important for Chablis wines?
The soil has great balance between water retention and drainage and is rich in minerals, which is passed through into the wines, giving the wines distinctive minerality, purity, and elegance, as well as an excellent ability to age
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What is the other soil type of Chablis (not Kimmeridgian)?
Portlandian limestone
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What is the makeup of Portlandian limestone soils?
It has a higher limestone content than Kimmeridgian, and is generally sandier and thinner, providing less minerals and water balance
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When was Petit Chablis AOC established?
1944
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What is the minimum alcohol of Chablis AOC?
10% ABV
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What is the minimum alcohol of Petit Chablis AOC?
9.5% ABV
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Where are the best Chablis vineyards located?
Within the Grand Cru
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How large is Chablis Grand Cru?
101ha
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Where is Chablis Grand Cru located?
On a 2km long hill just north of the town itself and the River Serein
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What is the aspect of the Chablis Grand Cru slope?
South-southwest
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What is the soil of Chablis Grand Cru?
Kimmeridgian marl
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What are the 7 official climats of Chablis Grand Cru?
Blanchot Bougros Les Clos Vaudesir Valmur Les Grenouilles Preuses
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What is the 8th climat of Chablis Grand Cru without a geographical designation?
La Moutonne
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Which 2 Chablis Grand Cru does La Moutonne overlap?
Vaudesir and Preuses
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Which domaine is Chablis Grand Cru La Moutonne owned by?
Domaine Long-Depaquit
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of Chablis Grand Cru?
11% ABV
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What are the maximum yields of Chablis Grand Cru?
54hl/ha
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Which private organisation controls roughly half of Chablis Grand Cru?
Union des Grandes Crus de Chablis
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When may Chablis Grand Cru be released?
From the 1st January of the second year following the harvest (14-15 months after harvest)
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How many hectares does Chablis 1er Cru cover?
785ha
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How many 1er Crus are there in Chablis?
40
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How many major 1er Cru sites are there in Chablis?
17
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What is the minimum alcohol for Chablis 1er Cru?
10.5%
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What is the smallest Chablis 1er Cru?
Côte de Cuisy at 0.5ha
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What is the largest Chablis 1er Cru?
Fourchaume at 130ha
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What are the major 3 Chablis premier crus on the right bank of the Serein?
Montee de Tonnerre Monte de Milieu Fourchaume
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What are the major Chablis premier crus on the left bank of the Serein?
Montmains Vaillons
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What are the typical tasting notes of Chablis?
Aromas: green apple, austere citrus, steely minerality Palate: Medium+ acidity, medium alcohol, medium body
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Who are the top 2 producers of Chablis?
Francois Raveneau Vincent Dauvissat
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What is the major cooperative of Chablis?
La Chablisienne
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What are the 3 communal appellations in the Yvonne department outside of Chablis?
Irancy AOP Vezeley AOP St-Bris AOP
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What grapes are permitted in Irancy AOP?
Pinot Noir Cesar Pinot Gris
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Where is Irancy AOP located?
Within St-Bris southeast of Chablis
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When was Irancy upgraded to AOP?
1999
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When was Vezeley granted AOP status?
2017
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What wines are made under Vezeley AOP?
White wines made from 100% Chardonnay
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How large is Vezeley AOP?
70ha
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What grapes are permitted in St-Bris AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris
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When was the St Bris AOP created?
2003
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Which area in the Yonne department is known for producing quality Cremant de Bourgogne?
Chatillonnais
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What wines are produced under Bourgogne Tonnerre AOC?
Dry white wines from 6 villages around the Tonnerois
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What wines are made under Bourgogne Epineuil AOC?
Red, white, and rose wines coming from the village of Epineuil. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
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Where is Bourgogne Côte d’Auxerre AOC located?
A few kilometres west of Chablis
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What wines are produced under Bourgogne Côte d’Auxerre?
Red, white, and rose wines made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
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What are the soils of Bourgogne Côte d’Auxerre?
Limestone and marl
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Which river runs southwards east of the Côte d’Or?
Saone River
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What is the local name for Côte d’Or slopes?
Cotes
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How high to the cotes of the Côte d’Or rise?
450-500m
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What is the base soil for the majority of the Côte d’Or?
Limestone formed during the Jurassic period
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What is the typical topsoil of the Côte d’Or?
A blend of clay and limestone (marl)
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Where in the Côte d’Or is the percentage of clay in the soil highest?
Down the bottom of slopes in the east running along the River
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What are the most favourable gradients for vines in the Côte d’Or?
Roughly 10% gradient. This is where most of the Grand Crus are found
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What are Combes and the impact they have in the Côte d’Or?
Combes are dry, traverse valleys which were carved during the last ice age by ice water They serve as conduits for cool breezes and hailstorms in Burgundy today which diverse soil makeup
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What are the 2 subregions of the Côte d’Or?
Côte de Nuits Côte de Beaune
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What is the general difference in terroir from the Côte de Nuits to Côte de Beaune?
The Côte de Beaune generally has higher marl content with less limestone and shallower hillsides
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What is the fault zone which lies underneath the Côte d’Or?
Saone fault zone
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What does the Côte de Beaune have a slightly more southerly aspect than the Côte de Nuits?
Because the Saone fault line is like an S, meaning the cotes of the Côte d’Or in Beaune turn more west, with the hillsides having a more southerly aspect
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Why do Burgundy soils have such great balance between drainage and water retention?
Due to the mix of free draining calcareous soils and water retaining clay soils
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How many of Burgundy’s red Grand Crus are in the Côte de Nuits?
23 out of 24
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What is the northernmost AOP of the Côte de Nuits?
Marsanne AOP
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When was Marsannay AOP created?
1987
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How many hectares of vines does Marsannay have?
230ha
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What are the 3 communes of Marsannay AOP?
Chenove Marsannay-La-Côte Couchey
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What is special about Marsannay AOP?
Only village appellation which allows for red, white, and rose production
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Who is considered the top producer in Marsannay?
Bruno Clair
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How many 1er Crus does Marsannay AOP have?
0
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Which AOP is south of Marsannay?
Fixin AOP
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What wines may be produced at Fixin 1er Cru and Fixin Village AOP?
Dry red and white wines
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What percentage of Fixin’s production is made up of white wine?
5%
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Which Fixin 1er Cru climat crosses over into the southern Brouchon commune?
Clos de la Perrieres
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How many 1er Crus are there in Fixin?
5
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What is considered to be the best 1er Cru of Fixin?
Clos de la Perriere
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Which 1er Cru is the only vineyard to produce white Fixin 1er Cru?
Clos de la Perriere
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Which producer owns the Fixin 1er Cru Clos de la Perriere?
Domaine Joliet
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Under which other AOP may Fixin be released as?
Côte de Nuits Villages AOP
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Which communes may produce Gevrey-Chambertin?
Gevrey-Chambertin and Brochon
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How many hectares does Gevrey Chambertin AOP (not Grand Crus) have?
400ha
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Where does the Burgundy ‘Route de Grand Crus’ begin?
Gevrey Chambertin
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Which famous Burgundy road is the route de Grand Crus parallel to?
D974
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What are the 9 Grand Crus of Gevrey Chambertin?
Mazis-Chambertin Ruchottes-Chambertin Chambertin-Clos de Beze (Le) Chambertin Latricieres-Chambertin Chapelle-Chambertin Griotte-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Mazoyeres-Chambertin
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Which Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru is the highest in elevation?
Ruchottes-Chambertin
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What are the soils of Ruchottes-Chambertin?
White, stony soils
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What are Burgundy’s 2 oldest climats?
Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Beze
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How large are Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Beze together?
28ha
242
What is the northernmost Grand Cru of the Côte d’Or?
Mazis-Chambertin
243
What is the smallest Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru?
Griotte-Chambertin at only 2.6ha
244
Which other Grand Cru lies within Charmes-Chambertin, and as such can release wines under its own appellation or Charmes-Chambertin AOP?
Mazoyeres-Chambertin
245
What is the Combe de Lavaux?
A small valley separating 2 forest capped hills in Gevrey Chambertin
246
How many 1er Crus does Gevrey Chambertin have?
26
247
What are the top 3 premier crus of Gevrey Chambertin?
Clos Saint Jacques Les Cazetieres Aux Combottes
248
What is the only Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru to be surrounded by Grand Crus on all 4 sides?
Aux Combottes
249
What is the style of Gevrey Chambertin?
Solid, powerful, tannin, and structure
250
Name 3 top producers from Gevrey Chambertin
Rousseau Fourrier Dugat Mortet Bachelet
251
Which appellation lies south of Gevrey-Chambertin?
Morey-Saint-Denis
252
What is the style of Morey-Saint-Denis?
A balance between Gevrey Chambertin and Chambolle Musigny. Has power and structure while still elegant and delicate
253
Name 3 top producers from Morey-Saint-Denis
Dujac Ponsot Perrot-Minot Lignier Clos de Tart Domaine de Lambrays
254
How much of Morey-Saint-Denis is 1er Cru or Grand Cru?
50%
255
What are the Grand Crus of Morey-Saint-Denis?
Clos de la Roche Clos Saint-Denis Clos de Tart Clos de Lambrays Bonnes Mares
256
How much of Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is in Morey-Saint-Denis?
10%
257
Which Morey-Saint-Denis Grand Cru produces the most structured wine of the Grand Crus?
Clos de la Roche
258
Which Morey-Saint-Denis Grand Cru produces the most elegant wines?
Clos Saint-Denis
259
Who bought the Clos de Tart Grand Cru in 2017?
Artemis Group
260
Who owns Domaine de Lambrays?
LVMH
261
How much of Clos de Lambrays is owned by Domaine de Lambrays?
8.7ha out of 8.8ha
262
Where are the majority of Morey-Saint-Denis’ 1er Crus located?
Below the slope on the Grand Crus
263
What percentage of Morey-Saint-Denis AOP is white?
10%
264
What is special about the Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Monts Luisants?
It may legally bottle Aligoté as Monts Luisants Blanc
265
Who is the only domaine to produce Aligote Monts Luisants 1er Cru (Morey Saint Denis)?
Ponsot
266
Which village lies south of Morey-Saint-Denis?
Chambolle-Musigny
267
Which Combe is Chambolle Musigny nestled within?
Combe de Chamboeuf
268
What are the 2 Grand Crus of Chambolle-Musigny?
Le Musigny Bonnes Mares (90%)
269
What are the 3 Lieux-Dits of Musigny Grand Cru?
Le Musigny Les Petits-Musigny La Combe d’Orveaux
270
Which Musigny Grand Cru climat is mostly 1er Cru, with a small section being classified Grand Cru?
La Combe d’Orveaux
271
Is Musigny Grand Cru permitted to produce white wines?
Yes
272
Who domaine is the sole producer of Musigny Blanc?
Domaine Comte George’s de Vogue
273
Which domaine owns 75% of Musigny Grand Cru?
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue
274
How many producers own land in Bonnes Mares Grand Cru?
40
275
How many 1er crus does Chambolle Musigny have?
25
276
What Burgundian wine brotherhood is based in Vougeot?
Confrerie des Chevaliers de Tastevin
277
When was the Confrerie des Chevaliers de Tastevin established?
1934
278
What is the only Grand Cru of Vougeot?
Clos de Vougeot
279
How large is Clos de Vougeot?
50ha
280
How many owners does Clos de Vougeot have?
82
281
How many 1er Crus does Vougeot AOP have?
4
282
How many Grand Crus lie within Vosne-Romanée?
6
283
Name 3 of the top producers based in Vosne-Romanee
Domaine de la Romanee Conti Domaine Leroy Comte Liger-Belair Sylvain Cathiard Meo-Camuzet
284
What are the 6 Grand Crus within Vosne Romanee?
La Grand Rue La Romanee La Romanee-Conti La Tache Richebourg Romanee-St-Vivant
285
Which producer is the Grand Cru La Grand Rue a monopole of?
Francois Lamarche
286
Which producer is the Grand Cru La Romanee a monopole of?
Comte Liger Belair
287
How large is the Grand Cru La Romanee?
0.85ha The smallest AOP in France
288
What is the gradient of La Romanee?
17-20%
289
Which producer are the Grand Crus La Romanee Conti and La Tache monopoles of?
Domaine de la Romanee Conti
290
How large is La Romanee Conti?
1.8ha
291
What is the gradient of La Romanee Conti?
10-15%
292
Which producers owns the most land in the Grand Crus of Richebourg and Romanee-St-Vivant?
Domaine de la Romanee Conti
293
What is the name of the town neighbouring Vosne-Romanee?
Flakey-Echezeaux
294
What label are village level Flagey-Echezeaux wines released under?
Vosne-Romanee AOP Flagey-Echezeaux does not have its own AOP
295
What are the 2 Grand Crus which lie within the town of Flagey-Echezeaux?
Echezeaux Grands-Echezeaux
296
How many hectares does Echezeaux Grand Cru cover?
38ha
297
How many lieux-dits are within Echezeaux Grand Cru?
11
298
Which 2 Grand Crus is Grands Echezeaux between?
Clos de Vougeot Echezeaux
299
Who is the largest landholder in Grands Echezeaux?
Domaine de la Romanee Conti
300
How many 1er Crus does Vosne-Romanee have?
14
301
Name 3 top premier crus from Vosne-Romanee
Les Suchots Les Beaux Monts Les Petits Monts Aux Malconsorts Cros Parantoux
302
What is the only Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru to not border a Grand Cru?
Clos des Reas
303
Which producer is the Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Clos de Reas a monopole of?
Michel Gros
304
Which AOP is south of Vosne-Romanee?
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOP
305
What are the 2 premier cru producing communes under the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation?
Nuits-Saint-Georges Premeaux-Prissey
306
How much of Nuits-Saint-Georges production is white wine?
3-4%
307
Roughly how many hectares are under Nuits-Saint-Georges?
300ha
308
How many 1er crus are within Nuits-Saint-Georges?
41
309
What are the 3 unofficial areas of Nuits-Saint-Georges?
Northern half of the Nuits-Saint-Georges commune Southern half of the Nuits-Saint-Georges commune Premeaux-Prissey commune in the south
310
Where are the best Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Crus located?
In the southern half of the Nuits-Saint-Georges commune
311
What are considered to be the top 3 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Crus in the Nuits-Saint-Georges commune?
Les Saint-Georges Les Cailles Les Vaucrains
312
What is considered to be the best Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru in the Premeaux-Prissey commune?
Clos de la Marachele, a monopole of Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
313
Which producer is considered to be the flagship estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges?
Henri Gouges
314
Which landmark represents the start of the Cote de Beaune?
The Hill of Corton
315
What caps the Hill of Corton?
A small forest
316
How many hectares are under Corton Grand Cru?
160ha
317
What are the 2 additional Grand Cru appellations within Corton Grand Cru?
Corton-Charlemagne Charlemagne
318
Which wines may be produced under Corton Grand Cru AOP?
Still red and white wines based off Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
319
What are the 3 communes which encircle the Corton Hill (and Corton Grand Cru)
Ladoix-Serrigny Aloxe-Corton Pernand-Vergelesses
320
How much of Corton Grand Cru lies within the commune of Aloxe-Corton?
75%
321
Which Corton Grand Cru climat which lies within Aloxe-Corton is considered the best?
Clos du Roi
322
How many climats are within Corton Grand Cru?
26
323
How many of Corton Grand Crus climats may produce red wine?
24 out of the 26 climats
324
Which communes do the white Corton Grand Cru climats of Corton-Charlemagne and Charlemagne lie within?
Le Charlemagne is within Aloxe-Corton Corton-Charlemagne in Pernand-Vergelesses
325
How many hectares of Corton Grand Cru lie within Corton-Charlemagne?
72ha
326
When was the Hospices de Beaune first opened?
1443
327
Who opened the Hospices de Beaune?
Nicolas Rolin
328
How many hectares are now owned by the Hospices de Beaune?
61ha
329
How many cuvees are annually released under the Hospices de Beaune?
50 cuvees 33 for red 17 for white
330
When does the Hospices de Beaune take place each year?
The third Sunday of each November
331
Where is Ladoix AOP located?
At the base of the Corton hill
332
How many hectares are within Ladoix AOP?
100ha
333
How many 1er crus are within Ladoix AOP?
5
334
How may Ladoix AOP premier crus be labelled?
Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru
335
Where is Pernand-Vergelesses AOP located?
The western slopes of the Corton Hill and on the Fretille hills facing east
336
How many 1er Crus are within Pernand-Vergelesses AOP?
8
337
Which sections are the Pernand-Vergelesses AOP 1er Crus divided into?
The climats on the Bois de Noelle hill (around from Corton) The climats on the Fretille Hill
338
What is the top Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru on the Bois de Noelle Hill?
Ile des Vergelesses
339
What is the top Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru on the Fretille Hill?
Sous-Fretille
340
What wines may be produced by Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru?
Red and white wines from the Bois de Noelle Hill White wines only from the Fretille Hill
341
What percentage of Pernand-Vergelesses AOP is red wine?
60%
342
Name 2 top estates in Pernand-Vergelesses AOP
Domaine Rollin Dubreuil-Fontaine Pierre Marey Domaine Rapet
343
How many 1er Crus lie within Aloxe-Corton AOP?
14 (including those also within Ladoix AOP)
344
What stream runs along Savigny-les-Beaune AOP?
Rhoin
345
How many 1er Crus are within Savigny-les-Beaune?
22
346
How many hectares are of vines planted under Savigny-les-Beaune?
350ha
347
Name 1 leading producer of Savigny-les-Beaune
Chandon de Briailles Simon Bize
348
Where is Chorey-les-Beaune AOP located?
Just north of the city of Beaune
349
How many 1er Crus does Chorey-les-Beaune have?
0
350
Where are the majority of Burgundy's negocients located?
The city of Beaune
351
What percentage of Beaune AOP is premier cru?
85%
352
How many 1er Crus does Beaune AOP have?
42
353
Which slopes are the Beaune 1er Crus laid across?
Montagne de Beaune and Montagne Saint Desire
354
What are the top 3 premier crus of Beaune AOP?
Les Bressandes Les Greves Les Teurons
355
Where is the Cotes-de-Beaune AOP located?
North of Beaune AOP's 1er Crus at a higher elevation on the slopes
356
What wines may be produced by Pommard AOP?
Red wine only
357
Which stream splits Pommard AOP in 2?
Dheune stream
358
What are the soils of Pommard?
Heavier iron-rich clay from river deposits
359
What are the top 2 estates of Pommard?
Comte Armand Domaine de Courcel
360
Name 2 top Pommard 1er Crus
Les Grands Epenots Les Petits Epenots Clos des Epeneaux Les Rugiens Bas
361
Which Pommard 1er is a monopole of Comte Armand?
Clos des Epeneaux
362
How many 1er Crus does Pommard have?
27
363
Which Pommard 1er Cru did vignerons petition to be upgraded to Grand Cru status in 2011?
Les Rugiens Bas Les Rugiens Hauts
364
What wines are produced from Volnay AOP?
Red wines only
365
Name 2 top producers in Volnay
Marquis d'Angerville Hubert de Montille Michel Lafarge Henri Boillot Domaine de la Pousse d'Or
366
How many of Volnay's 205ha are 1er Cru?
120ha
367
Name 2 of Volnay's top 1er Crus
Les Caillerets Champans Clos des Chenes Taillepieds
368
Which 4 Meursault 1er Crus which produce red wine may release wines as Volnay 1er Cru?
Les Santenots du Milieu Les Santenots Blancs Les Plures Les Santenots Dessous
369
Which valley marks a break in the cotes south of Volnay?
Auxey Valley
370
Where is Monthelie AOP?
Northeastern end of the Auxey Valley
371
How many 1er Crus are within Monthelie?
10
372
Name 1 of Monthelie's top premier crus
Les Champs Fuillots Sur la Velle
373
Which stream running through the Auxey Valley cuts through the village of Auxey-Duresses?
Ruisseau des Cloux
374
How many 1er Crus does Auxey-Duresses have?
9
375
What are the top 2 premier crus of Auxey-Duresses AOP?
Climat du Val Clos du Val - a 0.9ha climat within Climat du Val
376
Name a top producer of Auxey-Duresses
Moulin aux Moines Prunier Damy Maison Leroy
377
Where is Saint-Romain AOP located?
Northwest corner of the Auxey Valley
378
How many hectares of vines does Saint Romain hold?
100ha
379
How many 1er Crus does Saint-Romaine contain?
0
380
Where is Meursault located?
On the cotes south of the Auxey Valley
381
Roughly how many hectares of vines lie within Meursault AOP?
400ha
382
Why is classic Meursault typically richer, creamier, and nuttier than either of the Montrachet appellations?
The water table in Meursault is lower, allowing for more cellar space underground, and allowing the wines to sit there for 2 years instead of one. This means more wood contact and aging, developing these richer notes
383
Name 3 top Meursault producers
Coche-Dury Domaine Roulot Comtes-Lafon Javillier Jacques-Prieur PYCM
384
How many 1er Crus are in Meursault?
34
385
What are the top 3 premier crus of Meursault?
Perrieres Les Charmes Les Genevrieres
386
Who owns the climat of Clos des Perrieres within Les Perrieres 1er Cru?
Albert Grivault
387
How may the Meursault 1er Crus which lie above Les Perrieres be labelled?
Meursault 1er Cru if white Blagny 1er Cru if red
388
Roughly what percentage of Meursault is 1er Cru?
25%
389
Which commune does Blagny AOP lie within?
Puligny-Montrachet
390
Which 2 appellations are the vineyards of Blagny divided between?
Meursault AOP Puligny-Montrachet AOP
391
How many 1er Crus is Blagny entitled to?
7 4 from Meursault 3 from Puligny-Montrachet
392
What is the style of Puligny-Montrachet AOP?
Wines are tight and tense, with precision and minerality
393
Which Grand Crus have land in Puligny-Montrachet?
Le Montrachet Batard-Montrachet Chevalier Montrachet Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet
394
How many hectares of Montrachet Grand Cru lie within Puligny-Montrachet?
4ha out of the total 8ha
395
What is the altitude and gradient of Montrachet Grand Cru?
250-270m at 6-10% gradient
396
Where is Batard Montrachet located?
Lower on the slopes below Montrachet Grand Cru
397
How do the soils of Batard-Montrachet differ from Montrachet Grand Cru?
Batard has deeper soils with a lower incline. There is slightly more clay and deposit from erosion down the hill
398
How do the wines of Batard-Montrachet differ from Montrachet Grand Cru?
Wines from Batard are typically fatter and more exotic
399
Where is Chevalier Montrachet located?
Above Montrachet Grand Cru on the slopes
400
How do the soils of Chevalier-Montrachet differ from Montrachet Grand Cru?
The soils are thinner and stonier with a slightly higher incline
401
How do the wines of Chevalier-Montrachet differ from Montrachet Grand Cru?
Wines from Chevalier are typically edgier and more elegant
402
How many 1er Crus does Puligny-Montrachet contain?
17
403
What are the top 3 premier crus of Puligny-Montrachet?
Les Cailleret Les Demoiselles Les Pucelles
404
Which Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru is an extension of Montrachet Grand Cru?
Les Caillerets
405
Name 3 top producers in Puligny-Montrachet
Domaine Leflaive Jacques Carillon Etienne Sauzet Paul Pernot
406
Who owns the largest amount of land in Montrachet Grand Cru?
Marquis de Laguiche. The wines are produced and marketed by Joseph Drouhin
407
Who is the largest landowner in Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru?
Bouchard Pere et Fils
408
Who is the largest landowner in Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru and Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru?
Domaine Leflaive
409
Which AOP lies immediately south of Puligny Montrachet?
Chassagne-Montrachet
410
What are the dominant soils of village Chassagne-Montrachet?
Red clay soils
411
What are the soils of the better 1er Crus in Chassagne-Montrachet?
Limestone, similar to the Grand Crus
412
Which Grand Crus lie within Chassagne-Montrachet?
The other half of Montrachet The other half of Batard-Montrachet All of Criots-Batard-Montrachet
413
How many 1er Crus are within Chassagne-Montrachet?
55
414
How many 1er Crus lie within Chassagne-Montrachet's 1er Cru Morgeot?
15
415
What is considered the best Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru for white wines?
Blanchot-Dessus
416
What are considered the best Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Crus for red wines?
Morgeot Clos Saint Jean
417
Who are the top 2 Chassagne-Montrachet producers?
Domaine Ramonet PYCM
418
Where is Saint-Aubin AOP located?
The hill behind (west) of Chassagne Montrachet
419
What percentage of Saint-Aubin plantings are white grapes?
75%
420
What percentage of Saint-Aubin AOP is 1er Cru?
75%
421
How many 1er Crus are there in Saint-Aubin?
29
422
What are the 3 top 1er Crus of Saint-Aubin?
En Remilly Les Murgers des Dents de Chien La Chateniere
423
Name 2 top producers in Saint-Aubin
Marc Colin Hubert Lamy Henri Prudhon
424
Where is Santenay AOP located?
South of Saint-Aubin & Chaasagne Montrachet on the eastern side of Monte de Sene
425
What percentage of Santenay's production is white wine?
Roughly 20%
426
How many 1er Crus does Santenay have?
13
427
Name the 2 top premier crus within Santenay?
Les Gravieres Clos de Tavannes
428
Name a top producer from Santenay AOP
Roger Belland Lucien Mazard
429
What are the 3 communes of Maranges AOP?
Dezize-les-Maranges Cheilly-les-Maranges Sampigny-les-Maranges
430
Which department is Maranges technically part of?
Saone-et-Loire, though is considered the southernmost outpost of the Cote d'Or
431
How many 1er Crus are in Maranges AOP?
7
432
What is the top 1er Cru of Maranges?
La Fusserie
433
Name a top producer from Maranges
Edmund Monnot Fernand Chevrot
434
Where is the Cote du Couchois located?
Immediately south of Maranges AOP. Not technically within the Cote d'Or or Cote Chalonnaise
435
What is the Cote du Couchois?
A geographical designation for Bourgogne AOP, granted the status in 2000
436
Which river does the Cote Chalonnaise run alongside?
Saone River
437
What is the soil of the Cote Chalonnaise?
Limestone and clay (marl)
438
When did the Cote Chalonnaise as an overall area become a geographic designation of Bourgogne?
1990
439
How many communes are recognised under Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise AOP?
44
440
What are the 5 communes in the Cote Chaonnaise with their own appellations?
Mercurey Montagny Rully Givry Bouzeron
441
When did Mercurey gain its own AOP?
1936
442
When did Montagny gain its own AOP?
1936
443
When did Rully gain its own AOP?
1939
444
When did Givry gain its own AOP?
1946
445
When did Bouzeron gain its own AOP?
1998
446
What wines are produced from Bouzeron AOP?
White wines based off Aligote
447
How much Chardonnay is permitted in Bouzeron wines?
Up to 15%
448
How many 1er Crus are there in Bouzeron?
0
449
Which communes are covered by Rully AOP?
Rully and Chagny
450
What percentage of Rully AOP is red?
70%
451
What type of wines are known for coming from around Rully?
Cremant de Bourgogne
452
How many 1er Crus are in Rully?
23
453
Which communes are covered by Mercurey AOP?
Mercurey Saint-Mertin-sous-Montaigu
454
How many 1er Crus were originally created in Mercurey in 1943?
5
455
How many 1er Crus are in Mercurey today?
32
456
Which producer owns the Mercurey 1er Cru Monopole of Clos des Myglands?
Domaine Faiveley
457
Does Givry AOP produce more red or white wine?
Red wine
458
How many 1er Crus are there in Givry AOP?
38
459
What communes are covered by Montagny 1er Cru?
Buxy Jully-les-Buxy Montagny-les-Buxy Saint-Vallerin
460
How much of Mercurey AOP is classified as 1er Cru?
Roughly 2/3
461
How many 1er Crus are there in Mercurey AOP?
49
462
Which region is south of the Cote Chalonnaise?
Maconnais
463
What is the base soil of the Maconnais?
Limestone
464
What is the only grape permitted for Macon rouge?
Gamay
465
How many communes are permitted to appear on the labels of Macon-Villages?
27
466
What wine must be produced from Macon-Villages?
White wines only
467
What are the 5 village AOPs within the Maconnais?
Pouilly-Fuisse Pouilly-Loche Pouilly-Vinzelles Saint-Veran Vire-Clesse
468
What are the 4 communes within Pouilly-Fuisse AOP?
Fuisse Solutre-Pouilly Vergisson Chaintre
469
What are the soils of Pouilly Fuisse?
Limestone
470
Which AOP splits Saint-Veran in half?
Pouilly-Fuisse
471
When did Vire-Clesse become an AOP?
1999
472
What is the known of the late harvest Chardonnay allowed in Vire-Clesse?
Blanc Levroute
473
What is the major grape of Beaujolais?
Gamay
474
How much of the world's Gamay is planted in Beaujolais?
Roughly 50%
475
How many 11 AOPs are within Beaujolais?
11 1 AOP Beaujolais and the 10 crus
476
Where is the majority of Beaujolais AOP produced?
The southern half of Beaujolais on flatter land based off more limestone and clay
477
What is the minimum alcohol of Beaujolais AOP?
9%
478
What are the 4 ways of labelling Beaujolais AOP?
Beaujolais Beaujolais Villages Beaujolais Superieur Beaujolais Nouveau
479
When did Beaujolais Villages go from being its own appellation to becoming part of Beaujolais AOP?
2011
480
How many communes are permitted under Beaujolais Villages?
39
481
What is the minimum alcohol for Beaujolais Villages?
10.5%
482
How much of Beaujolais output falls under Beaujolais Nouveau?
50%
483
When may Beaujolais Nouveau be released?
The third Thursday of November the year of harvest
484
When was Beaujolais Nouveau first introduced by law?
1951
485
Who is the largest producer of Beaujolais Nouveau?
Georges Duboeuf
486
What are the 2 fermentation processes which may be used to create Beaujolais Nouveau?
Carbonic Maceration and Semi-Carbonic Maceration
487
What percentage of Beaujolais production comes from the 10 Beaujolais Crus?
25-35%
488
What are the 10 Beaujolais Cru?
Saint Amour Julienas Chenas Moulin-A-Vent Fleurie Chiroubles Morgon Regnie Brouilly Cote de Brouilly
489
What is the northernmost Beaujolais Cru?
Saint Amour
490
How many hectares of vines are under Saint Amour AOP?
300ha
491
What style of wines does Saint Amour produce?
Light and low in concentration
492
How many communes fall under the Julienas AOP?
4
493
What hillside is Julienas based upon?
Mount Bessay
494
What are the soils of Julienas AOP?
Granite on the best sites, with some alluvial sand and clay
495
How many hectares does Julienas have under vine?
600ha
496
Name a top producer in Julienas AOP
Pascal Granger Domaine du Clos du Fief
497
How large is Chenas AOP?
240ha
498
What is the style of Chenas AOP?
Full-bodied and tannic
499
What is the style of Moulin-A-Vent AOP?
Full-bodied and tannic
500
What are the soils of Moulin-A-Vent AOP?
Pink granite locally known as gore
501
What are the soils of Fleurie AOP?
Pink granite
502
What is the altitude range of Fleurie AOP?
200-450m
503
What is the style of Fleurie AOP?
Light, elegant, and fragrant
504
Name a top producer in Fleurie AOP
Clos de la Roilette Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois Domaine Chignard
505
What is the altitude range of Chiroubles AOP?
250-450m, the highest in Beaujolais
506
What is the style of Chiroubles AOP?
Light and soft
507
How many hectares does Morgon AOP have under vine?
1100ha
508
What is the important hillside of Morgon AOP?
Cote de Py
509
What is the important soil of Morgon AOP?
Locally known as roche pourrie, which is a mixture of iron-rich schist and basalt with manganese
510
What is the style of Morgon AOP?
Full bodied and tannic, often high in alcohol
511
Name a top producer from Morgon AOP
Marcel Lapierre Jean Foillard Jean-Paul Thevenet Guy Breton
512
When did Regnie AOP gain its appellation status?
1988
513
What are the soils of Regnie AOP?
Pink granite
514
How many hectares are under vine in Regnie AOP?
400ha
515
What is the altitude of Regnie AOP?
350m
516
What is the style of Regnie AOP?
Aromatic and lively, somewhere between Fleurie and Morgon
517
How many hectares of vines fall under Brouilly AOP?
1300ha
518
How many communes are covered by Brouilly AOP?
6
519
Roughly what percentage of Beaujolais Crus production comes from Brouilly AOP?
20%
520
What is the name of the volcano the southern Beaujolais Crus sit on?
Mont Brouilly
521
What is the elevation of Mont Brouilly?
484m
522
Where is Cote de Brouilly AOP located?
Above Brouilly AOP in the higher elevation of Mont Brouilly
523
What are the soils of Cote de Brouilly AOP?
Schist and grey-blue diorite with some granite
524
How many hectares does Cote de Brouilly AOP have under vine?
300ha
525
What is the elevation of Cote de Brouilly AOP have?
300-400m
526
Who is considered to be the top producer of Cote de Brouilly AOP?
Chateau Thivin
527
What are the best red Burgundy vintages since 1990?
1990 1995 1999 2005 2010 2015 2020 2022
528
What are the best white Burgundy vintages since 1990?
1992 1995 1999 2005 2009 2010 2018 2020 2022
529
What are the worst red Burgundy vintages since 1990?
1992 1996 1998 2003 2006 2008 2013 2021
530
What are the worst white Burgundy vintages since 1990?
1990 1991 1993 1998 2003 2015
531
When was Francois Raveneau established and what village are they based in?
1948 in Chablis
532
Name 3 of Francois Raveneau's top cuvees
Chablis Les Clos (GC) Chablis Blanchot (GC) Chablis Valmur (GC) Chablis 1er Montee de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Montmains
533
When was Vincent Dauvissat established and what village are they based in?
1931 in Chablis
534
Name 3 of Vincent Dauvissat's top cuvees
Chablis Les Clos (GC) Chablis Les Preuses (GC) Chablis 1er La Forest Chablis 1er Sechet Chablis 1er Vaillons
535
When was Patrick Piuze established and what village are they based in?
2008 in Chablis
536
Name 3 of Patrick Piuze's top cuvees
Chablis Bougros (GC) Chablis Blanchots (GC) Chablis Bougros Cote de Bouqueyreaux (GC) Chablis Les Clos (GC) Chablis Les Preuses (GC)
537
When was William Fevre established and what village are they based in?
1959 in Chablis
538
Name 3 of William Fevre's top cuvees
Chablis Bourgros (GC) Chablis Cote Bouguerots (GC) Chablis Les Clos (GC) Chablis Grenouilles (GC) Chablis 1er Montee de Tonnerre
539
When was Louis Michel & Fils established and what village are they based in?
1850 in Chablis
540
Name 3 of Louis Michel & Fils's top cuvees
Chablis Grenouilles (GC) Chablis Vaudesir (GC) Chablis Les Clos (GC) Chablis 1er Montee de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Forets
541
When was Christian Moreau established and what village are they based in?
1874 in Chablis
542
Name 3 of Christian Moreau's top cuvees
Chablis 1er Vaillons Chablis 1er Cuvee Guy Moreau Vaillons Chablis Les Clos (GC) Chablis Clos de Hospices Le Clos (GC) Chablis Valmur (GC)
543
What village is Moreau Naudet based in?
Chablis
544
Name 3 of Moreau Naudet's top cuvees
Chablis Valmur (GC) Chablis 1er La Foret Chablis 1er Vaillons
545
When was Laurent Tribut established and what village are they based in?
1987 in Chablis
546
Name 3 of Laurent Tribut's top cuvees
Chablis 1er Beauroy Chablis 1er Lechet Chablis 1er Montmains
547
When was Daniel Etienne-Defaix established and what village are they based in?
18th century in Chablis
548
Name 3 of Daniel Etienne-Defaix's top cuvees
Chablis Blanchot (GC) Chablis Grenouilles (GC) Chablis 1er Lechet Chablis 1er Les Lys Chablis 1er Vaillon
549
When was Thomas Pico established and what village are they based in?
2005 in Chablis
550
Name 3 of Thomas Pico's top cuvees
Chablis 1er Beauregard Chablis 1er Cote de Jouan Chablis 1er Butteaux Chablis Vent d’Anges
551
When was Domaine de la Romanee Conti established and what village are they based in?
1869 in Vosne-Romanee
552
Name 3 of Domaine de la Romanee Conti's top cuvees
Romanee Conti (monopole) La Tache (monopole) Richebourg Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grands-Echezeaux
553
When was Domaine Dujac established and what village are they based in?
1967 in Morey-Saint-Denis
554
Name 3 of Domaine Dujac's top cuvees
Clos Saint Denis Clos de la Roche Echezeaux Bonnes Mares Le Chambertin
555
When was Armand Rousseau established and what village are they based in?
1909 in Gevrey Chambertin
556
Name 3 of Armand Rousseau's top cuvees
Le Chambertin Chambertin-Clos de Beze Charmes-Chambertin Ruchottes-Chambertin Mazis-Chambertin
557
When was G. Roumier established and what village are they based in?
1924 in Chambolle-Musigny
558
Name 3 of G. Roumier's top cuvees
Bonnes Mares Le Musigny Charmes-Chambertin Ruchottes-Chambertin Corton-Charlemagne
559
When was Meo-Camuzet established and what village are they based in?
1902 in Vosne-Romanee
560
Name 3 of Meo-Camuzet's top cuvees
Richebourg Echezeaux Clos de Vougeot Corton Clos Rognet Vosne-Romanee 1er Cros Parantoux
561
When was Jean-Marie Fourrier established and what village are they based in?
1930s in Gevrey-Chambertin
562
Name 3 of Jean-Marie Fourrier's top cuvees
Griotte-Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Clos Saint Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er La Combe aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Champeaux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Goulots
563
When was Jacques-Frederic Mugnier established and what village are they based in?
1863 in Chambolle-Musigny
564
Name 3 of Jacques-Frederic Mugnier's top cuvees
Le Musigny Bonnes Mares Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Amoureuses Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Fuees NSG 1er Clos de la Marechale (white and red)
565
When was Comte Liger-Belair established and what village are they based in?
2000 in Vosne-Romanee
566
Name 3 of Comte Liger-Belair's top cuvees
La Romanee (monopole) Echezeaux Vosne-Romanee 1er Suchots Vosne-Romanee 1er Brulees Vosne-Romanee 1er Aux Reignots
567
When was Ghislaine Barthod established and what village are they based in?
1920s in Chambolle-Musigny
568
Name 3 of Ghislaine Barthod's top cuvees
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Charmes Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Cras Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Fuees Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Veroilles Chambolle-Musigny 1er Aux Beaux Bruns
569
When was Henri Gouges established and what village are they based in?
1919 in Nuits-Saint-Georges
570
Name 3 of Henri Gouge's top cuvees
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Les Saint Georges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Clos des Porrets-Saint-Georges (monopole, red and white) Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Vaucrains Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Chaignots Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Pruliers
571
When was Comte Georges de Vogue established and what village are they based in?
1450 in Chambolle Musigny
572
Name 3 of Comte Georges de Vogue's top cuvees
Musigny Vielles Vignes Musigny Blanc Bonnes Mares Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Amoureuses Chambolle-Musigny 1er (from young vines of Musigny)
573
When was Domaine Ponsot established and what village are they based in?
1872 in Morey-Saint-Denis
574
Nam 3 of Domaine Ponsot's top cuvees
Le Montrachet Corton Charlemagne Clos de la Roche Vielles Vignes Clos Saint Denis Vielles Vignes Le Chambertin
575
When was Robert Chevillon established and what village are they based in?
Late 19th century in Nuits-Saint-Georges
576
Name 3 of Robert Chevillon's top cuvees
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Vaucrains Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Les Saint Georges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Les Cailles Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Roncieres Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Pruliers
577
When was Bruno Clair established and what village are they based in?
1978 in Marsannay
578
Name 3 of Bruno Clair's top cuvees
Chambertin-Clos de Beze Bonnes Mares Corton Charlemagne Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Clos Saint Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Clos du Fonteny (monopole)
579
When was Anne Gros established and what village are they based in?
1970 in Vosne-Romanee
580
Name 3 of Anne Gros's top cuvees
Richebourg Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui Echezeaux Les Loachausses Chambolle-Musigny Combe d’Orveau Vosne-Romanee Les Barreaux
581
When was Domaine de l'Arlot established and what village are they based in?
1987 in Nuits-Saint-Georges
582
Name 3 of Domaine de l'Arlot's top cuvees
Romanee-Saint-Vivant Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Clos de l’Arlot (monopole, white & red) Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Clos des Forets Saint Georges 1er Cru Vosne-Romanée 1er Suchots Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Les Petits Plets (from young vines in Clos des Forets Saint Georges)
583
When was Hubert Lignier established and what village are they based in?
1880 in Morey-Saint-Denis
584
Name 3 of Hubert Lignier's top cuvees
Clos de la Roche Charmes-Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Aux Combottes Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Perriere Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Vielles Vignes (1ers Faconnieres and Chenevery)
585
When was Sylvain Cathiard established and what village are they based in?
1930s in Vosne-Romanee
586
Name 3 of Sylvain Cathiard's top cuvees
Romanee-Saint-Vivant Vosne-Romanee 1er Malconsorts Vosne-Romanee 1er En Orveaux Vosne-Romanee 1er Suchots Vosne-Romanee 1er Reignots
587
When was Emmanuel Rouget established and what village are they based in?
1985 in Vosne-Romanee
588
Name 3 of Emmanuel Rouget's top cuvees
Echezeaux Vosne-Romanee 1er Cros Parantoux Vosne-Romanee 1er Beaumonts Vosne-Romanee Nuits-Saint-Georges
589
When was Clos de Tart established and what village are they based in?
1141 in Morey-Saint-Denis
590
Name 2 of Clos de Tart's top cuvees
Clos de Tart (monopole) Morey-Saint-Denis 1er La forge de Tarte (from vines under 25 years in Clos de Tart)
591
When was Bernaud Dugat-Py established and what village are they based in?
1923 in Gevrey-Chambertin
592
Name 3 of Bernaud Dugat-Py's top cuvees
Le Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Mazoyeres-Chambertin Mazis-Chambertin Corton-Charlemagne
593
When was Domaine Faiveley established and what village are they based in?
1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges
594
Name 3 of Domaine Faiveley's top cuvees
Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley (monopole) Chambertin Clos de Beze Les Ouvrees Rodin (from oldest vines) Chambertin-Clos de Beze Clos de Vougeot Echezeaux
595
When was Georges Mugneret-Gibourg established and what village are they based in?
1933 in Vosne-Romanee
596
Name 3 of Georges Mugneret-Gibourg's top cuvees
Ruchottes-Chambertin Echezeaux Clos de Vougeot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Feusselottes Nuits-Saint-Georges1er Chaignots
597
When was Denis Mortet established and what village are they based in?
1956 in Gevrey-Chambertin
598
Name 3 of Denis Mortet's top cuvees
Le Chambertin Clos de Vougeot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Lavaux Saint-Jacques Gevrey-chabertin 1er Champeaux Chambolle-Musigny 1er Aux Beaux Bruns
599
When was Robert Groffier established and what village are they based in?
1950 in Morey-Saint-Denis
600
Name 3 of Robert Groffier's top cuvees
Bonnes Mares Chambertin-Clos de Beze Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Amoureuses Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Sentiers Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Hauts-Doix
601
When was Domaine Leflaive established and what village are they based in?
1717 in Puligny-Montrachet
602
Name 3 of Domaine Leflaive’s top cuvées
Le Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet Batard-Montrachet Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Puligny Montrachet 1er Pucells
603
When was Domaine Roulot established and what village are they based in?
1930 in Meursault
604
Name 3 of Domaine Roulot’s top cuvées
Meursault 1er Perriers Meursault 1er Charmes Meursault 1er Les Boucheres Meursault 1er Clos des Boucheres Meursault Les Tessons
605
When was Pierre-Yves-Colin-Morey established and what village are they based in?
2001 in Chassagne-Montrachet
606
Name 3 of Pierre-Yves-Colin-Morey’s top cuvées (domaine bottled only)
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Caillerets Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Chenevottes Saint-Aubin 1er En Remilly Saint-Aubin 1er La Chateniere Chassagne-Montrachet Les Ancegnieres
607
When was Coche-Dury established and what village are they based in?
1973 in Meursault
608
Name 3 of Coche-Dury’s top cuvées
Corton-Charlemagne Meursault 1er Genevrieres Meursault 1er Perrieres Meursault 1er Caillerets Volnay 1er (blend of Caillerets and Clos de Chenes)
609
When was Marquis d’Angerville established and what village are they based in?
1888 in Volnay
610
Name 3 of Marquis d’Angerville’s top cuvées
Volnay 1er Clos des Ducs Volnay 1er Fremiets Volnay 1er Champans Volnay 1er Caillerets Volnay 1er Taillepieds
611
When was Domaine Ramonet established and what village are they based in?
1920s in Chassagne-Montrachet
612
Name 3 of Domaine Ramonet’s top cuvées
Le Montrachet Chevalier Montrachet Batard Montrachet Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Champ-Canet
613
When was Domaine des Comtes Lafon established and what village are they based in?
1894 in Meursault
614
Name 3 of Domaine des Comtes Lafon top cuvées
Le Montrachet Meursault 1er Charmes Meursault 1er Perrieres Meursault 1er Gouttes d’Or Meursault 1er Genevrieres
615
When was Etienne Sauzet established and what village are they based in?
1920s in Puligny-Montrachet
616
Name 3 of Etienne Sauzet’s top cuvées
Le Montrachet (purchased grapes) Chevalier Montrachet (Purchased grapes) Batard Montrachet Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Puligny Montrachet 1er Champ-Canet
617
When was Domaine Leroy established and what village are they based in?
1988 in Vosne-Romanee
618
Which Saint-Romain based winery is owned by Domaine Leroy?
Domaine d’Auvenay
619
Name 3 of Domaine Leroy’s top cuvées
Corton-Charlemagne Latricieres-Chambertin Le Chambertin Le Musigny Richebourg
620
Name 3 of Domaine d’Auvernay’s top cuvées
Chevalier Montrachet Criots Batard Montrachet Bonnes Mares Meursault 1er Gouttes d’Or Puligny 1er Folatieres
621
When was Arnaud Ente established and what village are they based in?
1992 in Meursault
622
Name 3 of Arnaud Ente’s top cuvées
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Referts Meursault 1er Gouttes d’Or Meursault Seve du Clos (100 yr vines) Meursault Clos de Ambers (60 yr vines) Volnay 1er Santenots de Milieu
623
When was Michel Lafarge established and what village are they based in?
Early 19th century in Volnay
624
Name 3 of Michel Lafarge’s top cuvées
Volnay 1er Clos du Chateau des Ducs Volnay 1er Clos des Chenes Volnay 1er Caillerets Volnay 1er Volnay Vendanges Selectiones
625
When was De Montille established and what village are they based in?
1863 in Volnay
626
Name 3 of De Montille’s top cuvées
Corton Charlemagne Corton Clos du Roi Vosne-Romanee 1er Aux Malconsorts Vosne-Romanee 1er Aux Malconsorts Cuvée Christiane Pommard 1er Rugiens
627
When was Bonneau du Martray established and what village are they based in?
1790s in Pernand-Vergelesses
628
Name 2 of Bonneau du Martray’s top cuvées
Corton Charlemagne Corton
629
When was Simon Bize established and what village are they based in?
1880 in Savigny-les-Beaune
630
Name 3 of Simon Bize’s top cuvées
Corton Charlemagne Latricieres-Chambertin Savigny 1er Aux Vergelesses Savigny 1er Les Fourneaux Savigny 1er Aux Guettes
631
When was Jacques Carillon established and what village are they based in?
1520 in Puligny-Montrachet
632
Name 3 of Jacques Carillon’s top cuvées
Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Les Champs Canet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Les Perrieres Puligny-Montrachet 1er Les Referts Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Macherelles
633
When was Jean-Phillips Fichet established and what village are they based in?
1981 in Meursault
634
Name 3 of Jean-Phillips Fichet’s top cuvées
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Les Referts Meursault Les Chevalieres Meursault Les Gruyaches Meursault Le Meix Sous le Chateau Meursault Le Tesson
635
When was Comte Armand established and what village are they based in?
1826 in Pommard
636
Name 3 of Comte Armand’s top cuvées
Pommard 1er Clos des Epeneaux (monopole) Pommard 1er Pommard AOC
637
When was Pousse d’Or established and what village are they based in?
1964 in Volnay
638
Name 3 of Pousse d’Or’s top cuvées
Corton Bressandes Corton Clos du Roi Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Amoureuses Pommard 1er Les Jarollieres Volnay 1er Clos de la Bousse d’Or
639
When was Joseph Drouhin established and what village are they based in?
1880 in Beaune
640
Name 3 of Joseph Drouhin’s top cuvées
Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Musigny Le Chambertin Beaune 1er Clos des Mouches (white and red) Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche
641
What village is Jean-Marc Pillot based in?
Chassagne Montrachet
642
Name 3 of Jean-Marc Pilot’s top cuvées
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Caillerets Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Chenevottes Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Vergers Clos Saint Marc Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Les Vergers Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot (white and red)
643
When was Bouchard Pere et Fils established and what village are they based in?
1731 in Beaune
644
Name 3 of Bouchard Pere et Fils’s top cuvées
Chevalier-Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet La Cobotte Beaune 1er Clos Saint-Laundry Beaune 1er Greves Beaune 1er Clos de la Mousse
645
When was Marcel Lappiere established and what village are they based in?
1904 in Morgon
646
Name 2 of Marcel Lapierre’s top cuvées
Morgon Morgon cuvée Camille Morgon cuvée Marcel Lapierre
647
When was Jean Foillard established and what village are they based in?
1981 in La Clachet, Morgon
648
Name 2 of Jean Foillard’s top cuvées
Morgon Côte de Py Morgon 3.14 Morgon Cuvée Corcelette Fleurie
649
When was Chateau Thivin established and what village are they based in?
1877 in Odenas, Brouilly
650
Name 2 of Chateau Thivin’s top cuvées
Brouilly Côte de Brouilly Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Zaccharie
651
When was Guy Breton established and what village are they based in?
1935 in Morgon
652
Name 2 of guy Breton’s top cuvées
Morgon Vielles Vignes Regnie Beaujolais Village Morgon P’tit Max
653
When was Jean Paul Thevenet established and what village are they based in?
1870 in Morgon