Burgundy

Question 1

Describe Chablis

Answer 1

France > Burgundy > Chablis > 100% Chardonnay > Cool Climate > Kimmeridgian Clay/ Limestone > Late Season Frost > Oak used in upper tier wines

Question 2

Describe Cote de Nuits

Answer 2

France > Burgundy > Cote d’Or > Cote de Nuits > Pinot Noir > Continental Climate > Marl and Limestone > Frost and summer hail > New French Oak used

Question 3

Describe Cote de Beaune

Answer 3

France > Burgundy > Cote d’Or > Cote de Beaune > Chardonnay and Pinot Noir > Continental > Marl and Limestone > New Oak

Question 4

Describe Cote Chalonnaise

Answer 4

France > Burgundy > Cote Chalonnaise > Chardonnay, Aligote, Pinot Noir > Continental > Limestone > Little to no new oak

Question 5

Describe Maconnais

Answer 5

France > Burgundy > Maconnais > Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay > Mainly white wine production > Little use of new oak besides Pouilly-Fuisse

Question 6

Describe Beaujolais

Answer 6

France > Burgundy > Beaujolais > Gamay > Continental > Sandstone, Granite > Carbonic Maceration, Stainless Steel or old french oak barrels