Chardonnay

Question 1

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Visual:?

Answer 1

• Visual: Pale Straw/Straw with Hints of Green, Moderate Concentration

Question 2

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 2

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Intensity

Question 3

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Fruit:?

Answer 3

o Fruit: Tart to Just Ripe Tree Fruit (Green Apple, Yellow Apple, Green Pear), Citrus (Lemon)

Question 4

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): ?

Answer 4

o Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Flint, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage

Question 5

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Oxidative Notes (if neutral barrels are employed): ?

Answer 5

o Oxidative Notes (if neutral barrels are employed): Hazelnut, Almond, Cheese Rind

Question 6

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Floral:?

Answer 6

o Floral: Faint White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Hawthorne, Acacia

Question 7

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Earth:?

Answer 7

o Earth: High Minerality, Stony, Chalk, Saline/Seaspray, Oyster Shell, Button Mushroom

Question 8

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Oak:?

Answer 8

o Oak: None or Neutral Barrel

Question 9

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Chablis

Structure:?

Answer 9

• Structure: Bone Dry to Dry, Moderate to Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Plus to High Acidity, Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

Question 10

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Visual:?

Answer 10

• Visual: Straw to Yellow/Pale Gold, Moderate to Moderate Plus Concentration

Question 11

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 11

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 12

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Fruit: ?

Answer 12

o Fruit: Tree Fruits (Green/Yellow Apple, Pear, Quince), Citrus (Lemon), Melon, Stone Fruit (White Peach, Yellow Cherry)

Question 13

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

o Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): ?

Answer 13

o Sulphuric Note (especially in youth): Flint, Burnt Match, Slight Cabbage

Question 14

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
o Oxidative Notes: ?

Answer 14

o Oxidative Notes: Almond, Hazelnut, Cheese Rind

Question 15

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Malolactic Notes: ?

Answer 15

o Malolactic Notes: Slight Butter, Crème Fraiche/Sour Cream

Question 16

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Floral:?

Answer 16

o Floral: White Flowers, Acacia, Hawthorne, Honeysuckle, Apple Blossoms

Question 17

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Other:?

Answer 17

o Other: Slight Spice, Slight Savory Herbs

Question 18

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Earth:?

Answer 18

o Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Limestone, Button Mushroom

Question 19

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Oak:?

Answer 19

o Oak: Low to High Use of New French Oak, Toffee, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch, Sweet Baking Spices, Cinnamon, Toast, Smoke

Question 20

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
o Bottle Age Aromas: ?

Answer 20

o Bottle Age Aromas: Truffle, Honey, Nut

Question 21

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte de Beaune Chardonnay

Structure:?

Answer 21

• Structure: Dry, Moderate to Full Body, Moderate Plus to High Acidity, Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

Question 22

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Visual:?

Answer 22

• Visual: Yellow/Pale Gold, Moderate Plus Concentration

Question 23

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 23

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate to Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 24

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay
Fruit:?

Answer 24

o Fruit: Ripe Tree Fruits (Yellow Apple, Baked Pear), Ripe Citrus (Meyer Lemon), Ripe Apricot, Tropical Fruits (Ripe Pineapple, Mango), Melon

Question 25

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Floral:?

Answer 25

o Floral: White Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Honeysuckle

Question 26

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Oxidative Notes: ?

Answer 26

o Oxidative Notes: Hazelnut, Almond

Question 27

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Malolactic notes: ?

Answer 27

o Malolactic Notes: Butter, Yogurt, Crème Fraiche/Sour Cream

Question 28

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Other:?

Answer 28

o Other: Sweet/Canned Corn

Question 29

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Earth:?

Answer 29

o Earth: Low Minerality, Slight Limestone

Question 30

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Oak:?

Answer 30

o Oak: Moderate to High Use of New French Oak, Toffee, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch, Sweet Baking Spices, Vanilla, Pie Crust, Toast

Question 31

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Oak-Driven California Chardonnay

Structure:?

Answer 31

• Structure: Dry (may have slight residual sugar), Moderate Plus to Full Body, Moderate Acidity, Moderate Plus to High Alcohol