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Burgundy & Beaujolais Flashcards

1
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What is the climate of Burgundy?

A

Continental

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2
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What is the soil type found in Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis?

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Kimmeridgian Clay

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3
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What are the two major grape varietals planted in Burgundy?

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Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

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4
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What is the term used for sparkling wines produced in Burgundy using the traditional method?

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Crémant de Bourgogne

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5
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How are the village appellation level wines requirements different than regional wines in Burgundy?

A

Lower Yield & Higher Alcohol

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6
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Which region of Burgundy is cooler: Beaune or Chablis?

A

Chablis

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7
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How many Grand Cru vineyards are in the Côte d’Or?

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32

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8
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The Chablis Grand Cru Appellation contains how many climats?

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7

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9
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How many Premier Cru vineyards are found in Chablis?

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40

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10
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What are the sub-regions of the Côte d’Or region?

A

Côte de Nuits

Côte de Beaune

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11
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What region of Burgundy is known for the most value?

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Mâconnais

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12
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Name the notable vintages for red wine in Burgundy.

A 
2016
2015
2012
2010
2009
2005
2002
1999
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13
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What winemaking technique is popular in Beaujolais?

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Carbonic Maceration

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14
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What soil type is commonly found in the top sites in Beaujolais?

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Granite

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15
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How many Crus or Communes in Beaujolais produce serious or age-worthy wines?

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10

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16
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What is the major red grape of Beaujolais?

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Gamay

17
Q

Which white Burgundy uses newly toasted oak barrels in its aging?

A

Mersault

18
Q

What is the secondary white grape found in Burgundy and Beaujolais?

A

Aligoté

19
Q

What is a Grand Cru vineyard found in Vosne-Romanee?

A

La Tache

20
Q

Name a Grand Cru Chablis vineyard.

A 
Blanchot
Bourgos
Les Clos
Grenouilles
Preuses
Valmur
Vaudésir
21
Q

The sub-region of Pouilly-Fuissé is found in which region?

A

Mâconnais

22
Q

Which region are Rully, Mercurey, and Givry found in?

A

Côte Chalonnaise

23
Q

What region is the appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin in?

A

Côte d’Or

24
Q

Which vineyards would typically be found mid-slope in Burgundy?

A

Grand Cru

25
Q

The village of Aloxe-Corton contains the Grand Cru vineyard of Corton-Charlemagne which produces 100% of which grape?

A

Chardonnay

26
Q

What are the sub-regions of Burgundy?

A 
Chablis
Côte de Nuits
Côte de Beaune
Côte Chalonnaise
Mâconnais 
Beaujolais
27
Q

Which region in Burgundy is the ancestral home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

A

The Côte d’Or

28
Q

What two cities delimit the Côte d’Or?

A

Dijon (N) and Santenay (S)

29
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What is carbonic maceration?

A

Whole clusters of uncrushed grapes are put into a sealed fermentation vessel

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