Cote de Beaune

Question 1

What does the label term Corton Blanc represent?

Answer 1

Chardonnay grown on Corton Hill outside the Grand Cru

Question 2

Name 6 Lieu Dit of Corton

Answer 2

Clos du Roi, Les Bressandes, Charlemagne, Les Renards, Le Corton, Les Grèves

Question 3

Describe the difference of a Ladoix from Pernand Vergelesses

Answer 3

Much softer, Plump & rustic due to different geology

Question 4

Short description of Bonneau de Matray

Answer 4

Sells only Grand Cru, farmed biodynamically

Question 5

What is the soil of Corton Charlemagne?

Answer 5

oxfordian younger limestone base rock with clay

Question 6

From which vineyard is L’Enfant de Jesus made of and in which appellation?

Answer 6

Grèves Vineyard in Beaune

Question 7

Name 5 1er Crus of Beaune

Answer 7

Clos du Roi, Les Fèves, Les Bressandes, Les Grèves, Clos des Mouches

Question 8

What are the 5 domaines of Louis Jadot?

Answer 8

Dom Louis Jadot, Dom de Heritieres de Louis Jadot, Dom Gagey, Dom Duc de Magenta, Dom du Ch de Commaraine

Question 9

Who is the Winemaker of Louis Jadot

Answer 9

Jacques Lardière

Question 10

Name 2 best 1er Crus of Pommard

Answer 10

Les Rugiens Bas, Clos des Epenots

Active Limestone is high = reaction between clay give fullness & sturdiness

red appellation only

Question 11

Explain difference of Volnay to Pommard

Answer 11

more seductive & fragrant expression of PN due to lighter soils

Question 12

Which Vineyard in Meursault is entitled to use the Volnay appellation for its PN?

Answer 12

Volnay Les Santenots

Question 13

Name 5 Lieu Dit of Meursault that are more steely & racy

Answer 13

Genevrieres, Les Narvaux, Les Tillets, les Casses Têtes, , Les Clous

Question 14

Name 5 Lieu Dit of Meursault that are fuller

Answer 14

Les Grands Charrons, Tesson, Chevalieres, Rougeots, Luchets

Question 15

Name 3 1er Crus of Meursault

Answer 15

Les Charmes, Les Perrieres, Les Genverieres

Question 16

Name the GC of Puligny Montrachet

Answer 16

Criots Batard Montrachet, Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Batard Montrachet

Question 17

Which Commune do these 1er Crus belong to? Clos Saint Jean, Les champ gains, la Maltroie, Les Vergers, les Chaumées

Answer 17

Chassagne Montrachet

Question 18

What grapes can be in a Aloxe Corton Blanc and Red?

Answer 18

Blanc: Chardonnay + max 10% Pinot Blanc
Red: Pinot Noir + max 15% PG, Chard, PB

Question 19

What is the soil type of Aloxe Corton?

Answer 19

Redish Brown clay limestone + flint + Chaillot (limestone debris)

Question 20

What types of soil is found in Pommard

Answer 20

waterflow + erosion = iron rich clay soil on lower slope = fuller bodied, richer , sturdier wines

Question 21

Name the best sites in Pommard

Answer 21

Clos des Epeneaux (Monopol Comte Armand) Les Petits Epenot, Les Grands Epenots, Les Rugiens Bas (superieur, applied for Grand Cru) Les Rugiens Haut (more inferior steeper)
Note: Les Rugiens is a blend of Haut & Bas

Question 22

Name the best sites of Volnay

Answer 22

Les Taillepieds, Clos des Chênes, Champans, Les Caillerets

Question 23

Name the 4 Climats of Santenot

Answer 23

Santenot du Milieu, Les Santenots Blanc, Les Plures, Les Santenots Dessous

Question 24

What is the main road of Burgundy called

Answer 24

Route D974

Question 25

Describe Auxey Duresses Climat

Answer 25

lack of protection from côte, cooler winds, frequent hailstorms

Question 26

How many 1er Cru does Auxey Duresses have

Answer 26

9 all south facing

Question 27

Top Domains in Auxey Duresses

Answer 27

Moulin Aux Moines, Maison Leroy (negociant arm of Domaine Leroy), Prunier Damy

Question 28

What is the reason of the richer fatter style of Meursault

Answer 28

Meursault has a lower water table than Puligny or Chassagne, resulting in greater underground cellars, the fact that explains the richer oxidative & oaky style some top producers prefer more reductive steeler style

Question 29

Which 2 GC vineyards are solely in Puligny?

Answer 29

Chevalier Montrachet & Bienvenue Batard Montrachet

Question 30

How large is Montrachet and how many owners?

Answer 30

8ha (4ha in Puligny) 16 owners

Question 31

Describe the difference of Batard & Bienvenue Batard to Montrachet

Answer 31

lower slope = deeper soils, more incline = richer, fatter, more exotic Chardonnay Chevalier = thinner soils, steeper incline, edgy, reserved & more elegant Montrachet = perfect combination, pure, framed, concentrated equally balance of weight & acidity

Question 32

Which are Pulignys top 1er Crus?

Answer 32

Les Caillerets, Les Demoiselles, Les Pucelles | extentions of Montrachet & Batard Montrachet

Question 33

Which are Pulignys largest 1er Crus?

Answer 33

Champ Gain & Les Folatières

Question 34

What is Chevalier Montrachet Cuvee la Cabotte

Answer 34

a lieu dit once included in Le Montrachet, made by Bouchard

Question 35

Which GC does Chassagne hold

Answer 35

Le Montrachet, Criots Batard Montrachet & Batard Montrachet

Question 36

Which is the smallest white Grand Cru?

Answer 36

Criots Batard Montrachet

Question 37

Which is the best white 1er cru site in Chassagne?

Answer 37

Blanchot Dessus (adjustent to Montrachet)

Question 38

Which are the best red 1er Crus in Chassagne?

Answer 38

Morgeot & Clos St Jean

Question 39

How many official 1 er Crus are there in Chassagne?

Answer 39

55

Question 40

Name top 1er Crus in St Aubin

Answer 40

En Remilly (beside Chevalier M, but southfacing same soil midslope) Les Murgers de Dents de Chien (adjustant to Champ Gain) La Chateniere

Question 41

What is the name of the private estate of Lalou Bize and where is it located?

Answer 41

Domaine D'Auvenay located in St Romain

Question 42

Name 3 top premier crus of Meursault.

Answer 42

Perrières, Les Charmes, Genevrières

Question 43

What is the name of Albert Grivaults Monopole Vineyard in Meursault?

Answer 43

Clos des Perrières (seeking Grand Cru Status) Perrières named after the old quarry

Question 44

How large is Le Montrachet and how many owners?

Answer 44

8ha = 16 Owners | 250-270m grade of 6-10%

Question 45

How many 1er Crus does Puligny have?

Answer 45

Puligny = 17

Question 46

Which 2 Domaines produce a Grand Cru Les Demoiselles in Chevalier Montrachet. When were the parcels elevated to GC?

Answer 46

Louis Jadot & Louis Latour | elevated in 1939 & 1974

Question 47

When did Bouzeron gain its AOP?

Answer 47

1998