Cote de Nuits Flashcards

Question

Name the Grand Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin

Answer 1

They lie between 260-330m stretching from Bonnes Mares in Chambolle-Musigny through Morey-St-Denis up into Gevrey-Chambertin. 9 vineyards The two best vineyards are Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Beze Chapelle-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin And Mazoyeres-Chambertin Griotte-Chambertin Latricieres-Chambertin Mazis-Chambertin Ruchottes-Chambertin

Answer 2

There are two groupings of Premier Cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin. The largest group of Premier Cru vineyards is located at the northern end of the commune just at the end of the valley from the west. Here is the slope better known as Cote de Jacques with several famous vineyards. The second group of Premier Cru vineyards is around the nine Grand Cru vineyards, which is quite normal. Clos Saint-Jacques Les Cazetiers Aux Combottes Lavaux St Jacques (considered one of the best Premier Crus in Gevrey-Chambertin, producing rich, lush examples of red Burgundy, Armand R and Dugat-Py) Estournelles-Saint-Jacques (rich and full bodied yet leaner than Clos St Jacques)

Answer 3

Armand Rousseau Dugat-Py (Lavaux St-Jacques, Champeaux, Cazetiers (1er Cru) Mazis-Chambertin (Grand Cru) – exceptionally dense and structured.Style: Intense, very low yields, new oak, long aging. Masculine and concentrated) Domaine Trapet (Chambertin (Grand Cru): Biodynamic, beautifully expressive and ageworthy.Latricières-Chambertin, Capita (1er Cru blend including Petite Chapelle, etc.Style: Soft-spoken, organic/biodynamic, very terroir-expressive) Rossignol Trapet (Chambertin – one of the few domaines with a decent-sized holding (~1.6 ha), Latricières-Chambertin Chapelle-Chambertin biodynamic,Elegant, terroir-driven, and very pure Bruno Clair (Based in Marsannay, strong Gevrey holdings) Clos Saint-Jacques, Cazetiers (1er Cru) Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Bonnes Mares (Grand Cru) Style: Transparent, lifted, pure fruit. More classic than flashy Pierre Damoy (Clos de Bèze (Grand Cru): Owns largest portion, Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, Clos Tamisot (monopole) Style: Rich, broad-shouldered wines. Can be under-the-radar Ponsot (based in Morey but Chapelle-Chambertin is a highlight) Domaine Camus (Lesser known, but owns a lot of Charmes-Chambertin and other Grand Crus. Style is more traditional, not seen as top-tier but has improved in recent years Domaine Dujac (based in Morey, but has Combottes (1er Cru) and Charmes-Chambertin)Combottes borders Grand Crus—Dujac’s is highly sought after. Style: Whole cluster, aromatic, lifted Domaine Fourrier (Clos Saint-Jacques, Combe aux Moines (1er Cru) Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne (village): From 100+ year-old vines. Style: Minimal intervention, no racking, elegant and fresh Prieure-Roch (based in Nuits St George) Domaine of Henri Roch (DRC family). Small production, very natural style. Occasionally releases Gevrey bottlings. Style: Whole cluster, low intervention, cult status Leroy (Extremely rare Gevrey bottlings (sometimes Lavaux or Charmes-Chambertin, separate from Maison Leroy) Claude Dugat Cousin to Dugat-Py (but very different style). Small estate, super high quality. Known for: Gevrey-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Lavaut St-Jacques. Style: Powerful but more restrained than Dugat-Py. Elegance + purity Denis Mortet Hugely respected producer, legacy of iconic winemaker Denis Mortet. Son Arnaud Mortet has refined the style—still rich, but more balance and finesse now. Known for: Lavaux St-Jacques, Mes Cinq Terroirs (village-level blend), Chambertin. Style: Modern polish + terroir expression. Structured, fruit-forward, but classy Sylvie Esmonin is a quiet powerhouse—Clos St-Jacques from her is undervalued Joseph Roty: organic practises, rich, dense and powerfull, low yields, old vines, destemming and 50% new oak Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Fontenys” Charmes Chambertin Très Vieilles Vignes, Mazis, Griottes

Answer 4

12,9 ha at the heart of Gevrey next to Clos de Beze north east awarded Grand Cru status in 1937 white marly soils on the upper part from Bajocian period Chambertin is referred as the King of Wines It is less forthcoming yet powerful, structured in comparison with Clos de Beze which is classier and more delicate and recieves some cooling breezes from the Combe Grisard It lacks a bit of finesse in youth but it rounds out with age, its a male wine. Chambertin is put at the top along with Romanée-Conti and Musigny. a gentle slope from 280 - 240 metres in altitude. Faces West (Northwest)

Answer 5

Armand Rousseau is the largest landowner with 2.56 hectares, followed by Domaine Trapet with 1.9 hectares. The best producer in the vineyard must be the legendary Domaine Leroy with its 0.5 hectares and a location right in the middle. Rousseau is also at the absolute top with his Chambertin, which is composed of parcels from several different locations on the vineyard. Dugat-Py and Domaine Dujac 2005 tremendous vintage

Answer 6

Chambertin - Clos de Beze is located in the immediate extension of Chambertin. The 15.4 hectares of vineyard have greater variations in soil than Chambertin itself. The slightly higher proportion of dark marl at the northern end makes the wine slightly heavier.The whole slope sits on a deep bed of Bajocian limestone, though the soil is lighter in colour as well as depth at the top of the vineyard Founded by the monks of Bèze in the 7th century, Clos de Bèze is one of the oldest recorded vineyards of Burgundy and signifiicantly the older of the two Chambertins very warm site often with an extra degree of alcohol compared with Chambertin (Rousseau) May also called Chambertin Faces West (Northwest)

Answer 7

The largest landowner is Pierre Damoy with 5.36 hectares. He produces a powerful age-worthy Chambertin - Clos de Beze in a style that requires time to open up the full spectrum of fruit. Next comes Drouhin-Laroze with a fine wine from its 1.54 hectares. Bruno Clair and Prieure-Roch produce two of the most coveted examples of Clos de Beze from each of their approximately one hectare of land Robert Groffier Perrot Minot Dujac Jacques Prieur 2005 amazing vintage

Answer 8

It is split between Les Gemeaux (the twins, on the right 1.75ha) and En la Chapelle on the left

Answer 9

It is located on the lower slopes of the grand cru belt, immediately below the commune's most prestigious climat, Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze. It is one of the area's lesser-known grand cru vineyards. Faces northeast 5.49ha and is one of the smaller grand crus in Gevrey-Chambertin. Its limestone-rich soils are stony in texture, allowing for free drainage and forcing the vines to grow deep, strong root systems in search of water. Took its name from the Notre Dame de Beze It has been described by Pierre Damoy as 'The Musigny' of Gevrey Its wines are lighter in color than those from the Chambertin climats further up the slope, and not as concentrated as those from the small Griotte-Chambertin site immediately to the south. These comparisons are relative, however. These are still full, structured examples of Pinot Noir that can be aged for many years.

Answer 10

Domaine Ponsot Cecile Tremblay in Gemeaux from old vines Louis Jadot from ancient vines Drouhin Laroze improving in quality Domaine Trapet and Rossignol-Trapet make good examples Pierre Damoy biggest landholder gives quality grapes to negociants

Answer 11

Tucked between Charmes-Chambertin and Chapelle below the southern end of Clos de Beze, is the smallest of the crus (2.73ha) divided among 6 producers. Northeast orientation This aspect means that the vines have less exposure to the morning sunshine, and ripen more slowly than other climats Very shallow soil and can suffer in dry years, well-drained and stony, with a thin layer of pebble-strewn, chalky topsoil over a deep, rocky base. The wines are among the lightest, perfumed, floral with peony aromas among cherries

Answer 12

Laurent Ponsot Fourrier Claude Dugat Joseph Drouhin

Answer 13

Charmes-Chambertin (12.24ha) Mazoyeres-Chambertin (18.59ha) Charmes-Chambertin (including Mazoyeres) has been regarded as the weakest of the crus. Mazoyeres lies at the southern part below Latricieres and on the right below Chambertin lies Charmes which borders Griotte on the right. The soils of Charmes are relatively red with high iron content well-drained and stony, with a thin layer of pebble-strewn chalky topsoil over a deep, rocky base and limestone. In Mazoyeres the topsoil appears lighter in colour and texture with fewer pebbles and greater depth. Charmes offer a seductive concentration of plump red fruit while Mazoyeres can be more complex and refined. In general more approachable wines for earlier drinking. Face Southeast

Answer 14

Armand Rousseau Domaine Camus Perrot-Minot Dugat-Py Roumier and D. de la Vougeraie (exceptions and label their wines Charmes-Chambertin Les Mazoyeres)

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Lies at the southernmost part bordering Aux-Combottes above Mazoyeres and Chambertin on the right. 7.35ha Deeper soil than most of the crus, dark in colour with an underlying rock of Jurassic limestone with high silica content. Faces southwest It is a continuation of Chambertin but with cooler soil, affected by the Combe Grisard which brings cooling breezes and in the past needed a warmer vintage to show its best.

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Domaine Hubert Camus (biggest) Domaine Faiveley Trapet Rossignol Trapet Leroy Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Domaine Simon Bize in Savigny contract with Ponsot

Answer 17

9.10ha Lies at the northern end of the crus closest to the village. Divided between Mazis-Haut close to Clos de Beze and is considered superior than Mazis-Bas. The higher end of the slope has particularly thin limestone soils. The wines are noted for firm structure and considerable power and the best examples closely resemble the wines of the neighboring Clos-de-Bèze climat. They often have a wilder character with notes of tannins, leather, menthol and liquorice far from the opulent sweet fruit of Charmes.

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Dugat-Py Olivier Bernstein Domaine Faiveley (emblematic example and includes also the acquisition of D. Dupont Tisserandot) Armand Rousseau Hospices de Beaune (biggest)

Answer 19

is one of Gevrey-Chambertin's lesser known grand cru sites, just north of the famous Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze vineyards is one of Gevrey-Chambertin's highest grand crus, covering the land above Mazis-Chambertin on the Côte d'Or Small vineyard (3.30ha) divided between lower and upper part Upper part known as Clos de Ruchottes (1.10ha) owned entirely by Armand Rousseau and boost oolitic white marlstone soils and gives wines typically light in colour with subtlety over power. It has 8 owners

Answer 20

Armand Rousseau (biggest) Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Michel Bonnefond (farmed by Roumier)

Answer 21

Perfectly exposed to south and east. 6.70ha Situated at the northern part above Cazetiers Grand Cru quality Owned by 5 producers Upper part Armand Rousseau and below with descending order comes Fourrier, Jadot, Bruno Clair and Sylvie Esmonin White marl at the top and brown clay at the bottom with plenty small stones throughout. Shows structure, weight and complexity

Answer 22

9.12ha Faces east Steep slope at 300-360m White marls on ostrea accuminata on top, limestone and more clay and sandy marl at the lower parts Fine, elegant, complex wines with presicion Bruno Clair has vines at the top Armand Rousseau as well top producer

Answer 23

4.57ha Gevrey-Chambertin's southernmost Premier Cru climat, sitting on the border with Morey-Saint-Denis at the southern end of the Gevrey area with Latricieres-Chambertin on its northern border and Mazoyeres-Chambertin to the east. Grand Cru quality clay-limestone soil late ripening site Domaine Dujac biggest landholder

Answer 24

Domaine bottling since the 1930s Chambertin Clos de Beze Mazis-Chambertin Clos de Ruchottes Charmes-Chambertin CLos de la Roche Clos St Jacques Cazetiers Destemming, cold maceration, 100% new wood for Chambertin and Clos de Beze and one year old wood for the other grand crus

Answer 25

Clos de la Roche CLos de Lambrays CLos de Tart Clos St-Denis Bonnes Mares

Answer 26

8.84ha several lieux-dits Meix Rentier lower on the slope has heavier more clayey soil and has some of the oldest vines Les Larret in the heart of the Clos has excellent exposures Les Bouchots in the northern end is cooler nearly a monopole of Domaine de Lambrays noted for their rich, lush palate and elegant structure – less muscular than their northern neighbors in Gevrey-Chambertin.

Answer 27

16.90ha Northern cru borders Aux Combottes to the north The terroir in Clos de la Roche is based largely on limestone, with the lower slope underlaid with Bajocian marl from the middle Jurassic while the steeper, western, portions of the site are Bathonian (slightly newer, but still from the mid-Jurassic age, 160 to 170 million years ago) This, combined with the gentle easterly slope of the site, makes for good drainage and exposure to the morning and midday sun. The result is healthy, strong vines that produce high-quality berries with good concentration. Structured wines with weight and density and longevity that leans toward Gevrey in style. On the nose reminiscent of musk, nutmeg, iron and graphite with darker fruit than Clos St-Denis while on the palate the tannis are firmer and grainier with a mineral structure and austere in youth

Answer 28

Domaine Ponsot (biggest) Leroy Dujac Hubert Lignier Domaine Arlaud

Answer 29

6.62ha To the south of Clos de la Roche The (mid-Jurassic) limestone-based soil across the site is rocky and clayey, and has a thin layer of well-drained topsoil. Easterly exposure More floral, delicate with redder fruit than Clos de la Roche with high aromatic intensity and silkier tannins, approachable earlier. Wines in youth are plumper, headier more immediatly charming with the fruit showing more at the front of the palate.

Answer 30

Dujac Georges-Lignier (biggest) Ponsot Clos Saint-Denis Très Vieilles Vignes Hubert Lignier Domaine Arlaud

Answer 31

7.53ha East facing The vineyard dates to at least 1141, when it was purchased by the Cistercian nuns of Notre Dame de Tart. monopole of Francois Pinault of Artemis Group in 2017 at the southern end of the commune of Morey-Saint-Denis with Bonnes Mares to the south The combination of limestone (concentrated in the lower sections of the site) and well-drained marlstone soils in Clos de Tart leads to wines with a balance of power and elegance.

Answer 32

1.5ha Plots at the Morey-Saint-Denis end of the site have richer, deeper soils and produce more austere, weightier wines Robert Groffier biggest landholder 80-year old vines. The wine is 100% whole-bunch fermented and matured in 30% new oak.

Answer 33

CLos de Tart Ponsot Dujac Domaine Castagnier Robert Groffier (based in Morey) Domaine de Lambrays Georges Lignier Hubert Lignier Perrot Minot

Answer 34

Referred to as the Volnay of the north or vice-versa Combines elegance with intensity The wines are graceful and sensuous with laciness of texture perfumed and floral with silky tannins Slightly lighter colour wines with emphasis on fragnance rather than power Closer to Morey St-Denis though especially in Bonnes Mares and Les Fuees the wines are a bit wilder There is a higher proportion of active limestone in soils

Answer 35

Musigny (red and white) Bonnes Mares

Answer 36

10.85ha One of Burgundy's outstanding crown jewels ahead of Chambertin, the finest of all Grand Crus together with some of Vosnes Romanee's monopoles. Described as an 'iron fist in a velvet glove' as in Chateau Margaux The sumptuous nature of the fruit provides the velvet and the exceptional density of it is the fist Made up of 3 lieux-dits Les Musigny referred as Les Grand Musigny, Les Petits Musigny and La Combe d'Orveau Domaine Comte George de Vogue owns all of Les Petits Musigny and the lions share of Les Grand Musigny while Jacques Prieur owns all of La Combe d'Orveau Musigny located to the southern part bordering CLos de Vougeot and Les Amoureuses In all, Musigny is relatively steep and thus very well drained. The high proportion of chalk and limestone in the soils here, coupled with its excellent drainage, means that the vines are forced to develop deep and healthy root systems to search for water. Musigny Blanc is made only by CGV (2015 became Grand Cru)

Answer 37

Comte Georges de Vogue (biggest) J-F Mugnier Jacques Prieur Leroy Vougeraie Roumier

Answer 38

13.54ha It has a touch of Morey-St Denis a bit wilder wines Two different soil types: terres rouges below and terres blache on top where Roumier owns vines on both

Answer 39

Comte Georges de Vogue (biggest) Roumier Bruno CLair Groffier Dujac Vougeraie Ghislaine Barthod

Answer 40

Les Amoureuses Les Cras (white soils, Roumier and Barthod make top wines, elegant floral yet firm and mineral) Les Fuees Les Veroilles (monopole of G. Barthod) Les Charmes (Ghislaine Barthod, Hudelot-Noëllat, Amiot-Servelle) more charming and accessible Les Sentiers (Robert Groffier, the northernmost close to Morey and more structured and gatsy wines) Les Baudes (also north and more muscular in style) Les Hauts Doix (Groffier, delicate and floral, mini Amoureuses)

Answer 41

5.40ha Closer to Musigny in style When young it is almost ludicrously charming yet ageworthy Same level as Bonnes Mares 3 diff. soils: Comblanchien Limestone similar to Musigny, Calcaire de Premeaux (hard limestone) and lower south-east corner ostrea accuminata

Answer 42

Groffier (biggest) CGV Roumier J-F Mugnier

Answer 43

4.38ha Northern part south of Bonnes Mares More of a touch of Morey wilderness Faiveley has holdings mid slope J-F Mugnier and Ghilaine Bathod top producers as well Perrot Minot

Answer 44

Founded in 1924 and domaine bottling in 1945 Bonnes Mares his best wine for its extraordinary weight and complexity, combining the two diff soil types (terres rouge and blanche) and very old vines His rare Musigny (0,5ha) Premier Crus: Les Amoureuses one of the great wines of Chambolle, explosive in its youth yet ageless Les Cras Roumier's favourite wine His sublimely elegant Ruchottes-Chambertin with Michel Bonnefond owns a monopole in Morey, 1er cru Clos de Bussiere as well as Echezeaux and Corton Charlemagne

Answer 45

Musigny VV Musigny Blanc Bonnes Mares Les Amoureuses

Answer 46

Abbey of Citeaux in 1098

Answer 47

red and white classified in 1937 The vineyard covers 51 hectares (125 acres) of land. It is second only in size to Corton. 100 different parcels owned by more than 80 producers. Its wines therefore vary considerably in character and quality Lies in the center of the Côte de Nuits. The grand cru Musigny, Echezeaux and Grands-Echezeaux vineyards are on the slopes above Clos de Vougeot, covering its western border. Further north, are the premier cru and village-level vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny and Flagey-Echezeaux to the east of D974 The highest part of the vineyard has the best terroir, with vineyard soils made up of free-draining, pebbly Bajocian limestone. Middel part more clat while the bottom has deeper alluvial soils on top of marlstone. Massive beast, dark in colour, firmly structured with noticeable tannins. It can give more powerful wines towards the Vosne Romanee and more gracefull wines towards Chambolle.

Answer 48

Francois Pinault since 2006 now Domaine d'Eugenie

Answer 49

The largest of these is Château de la Tour, with around five hectares (12 acres), but Domaine Méo-Camuzet, Louis Jadot and Gros Frère et Soeur also have significant holdings in the clos.

Answer 50

Les Clos Blanc or La Vigne Blanche Clos de la Perriere Les Cras Les Petits Vougeot

Answer 51

2.29ha Domaine de la Vougeraie (use wood from the Citeaux forest) stand out white of the Cote de Nuits referred to as a 'diamond among rubies' located north, sandwiched between Les Petits Vougeots and Les Cras

Answer 52

Domaine de la Vougeraie, Domaine Bertagna, Engel, Anne Gros, Grivot, Liger-Belair, Meo-Camuzet, Leroy, Chateau de la Tour, Henri Boillot, Domaine d'Eugenie, Francois Lamarche, Georges Mugneret Gibourg, Robert Arnoux, Henri Rebourseau, Fourrier, Christian Clerget

Answer 53

Domaine Bertagna MONOPOLE 2.16ha in the northwestern part Pinot Noir even though was planted with Chardonnay in 1855 The Grand Cru Musigny vineyard lies above it to the northwest and the Premier Cru Les Amoureuses to the northeast Vougeot Les Petits Vougeots borders it, below to the east This cliff is important to the climat's terroir, as it provides some shelter from cold westerly winds. This, combined with the sunny southeast aspect of the cru, makes for a warm mesoclimate – warmer than the other Premier Cru climats in Vougeot. Clos de la Perrière is subsequently the first to be harvested in the area, and gives a wine with a little more weight and concentration. stony soils over calcareous clay with a high proportion of limestone Pre-fermentation cold maceration is followed by alcoholic fermentation at 82°F, with malolactic fermentation in barrels.30% to 50% of full grapes. Only natural yeast from the grapes is used, the wine is manually punched down and left to ferment in tanks for 21 to 28 days. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (50% new oak) for 16 to 18 months.

Answer 54

3.75ha below La Vigne Blanche and it is lower-lying than the other premier crus and tends to make a firm style of wine. Limestone soils wines lack some of the concentration of their Grand Cru brethren Domaine de la Vougeraie is the largest landholder and produces red while Bertagna produces both colours

Answer 55

3.49ha (0.2ha classified village) This vineyard lies on the northern edge of the Vougeot appellation, bordering Chambolle-Musigny and the vines of Les Amoureuses. Les Petits Vougeots is dominated by the Pinot Noir grape variety although some white vines can be found here too. The Premier Cru site is bordered to the west by Clos de la Perrière and to the southeast by Les Cras and Le Clos Blanc Perhaps stylistically more typical of Chambolle Limestone soils Bertagna is the largest landholder and produces both colours while Jean-Marie Fourrier make excellent wines from this site as well as Alain Hudelot-Noellat (red)

Answer 56

Classique Vieilles Vignes and Hommage a Jean Morin produced from one hectare plot of ancient vine since 1910 aged in 100% new oak and accounts for eight barrels (2,400 bottles) of wine.

Answer 57

Clos de la Roche Chapelle-Chambertin Morey 1er Cru Clos Mont Luisants his sole white made from Aligote vines planted in 1911 fermented in old wood, no Malo with substantial core of acidity and remarkable weight of fruit.

Answer 58

Laurent Ponsot Pinot Noir from ancient vines planted in 1905 one of Burgundy's succulent yet structured wines

Answer 59

Vosne Romanee

Answer 60

La Tache La Grande Rue La Romanee Romanee Conti Richebourg Romanee St-Vivant (Echezeaux and Grands Echezeaux in Flagey)

Answer 61

1.65ha Francois Lamarche since 1933 Became Grand Cru in 1992 sandwiched between Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Romanée-Conti and La Romanée on the other side of the road, and La Tâche to the south. pebbly limestone soils and easterly aspect make it very well suited for growing Pinot Noir. The soil, which has a moderate proportion of clay, drains well while retaining enough water to keep the vines hydrated throughout the growing season renowned for their elegance, silky texture and longevity, though it is only recently, under the careful stewardship of Nicole Lamarche that these wines have begun to establish their stellar reputation Lack of quality in the 1970s

Answer 62

Les Veroilles ou Richebourg (1er cuvee) and Les Richebourg Les Véroilles lies slightly further to the north with a more northeasterly aspect, with rows running north-south, and so is slightly cooler. Harvests in the latter tend to take place two to three days after the former. Today the two sections are generally regarded as equals in terms of quality. Les Véroilles wines are sometimes described as having more pronounced acidity and more minerality, with Les Richebourgs denser and more powerful.

Answer 63

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti owns just less than half of Richebourg's land (3.5ha), and is the main owner in both sections. Leroy Anne Gros and Gros Frère et Soeur Meo-Camuzet Jean Frivot Liger-Belair The legendary Henri Jayer made a Richebourg wine until his retirement in 2001 – the remaining bottles are some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world. (In 1996, the French Government told Jayer that he must either retire or forfeit his pension. In response, Jayer transferred his vineyards to his nephew, Emmanuel Rouget)

Answer 64

8.03ha (The name Richebourg literally means "rich town") It is one of the larger sites in the village, and is famous for its full-bodied, muscular style of Pinot Noir. Richebourg wines are in fact some of the most opulent from Vosne-Romanée, exhibiting earthy characters along with dense fruit, and they are capable of being cellared for many years. In general, deeper in colour and fuller in body than Romanee St-Vivant. The climat is Vosne-Romanée's northernmost grand cru, situated on the midslope of the Côte d'Or. It sits immediately adjacent to the La Romanée and Romanée-Conti sites, and the Romanée-Saint-Vivant climat is on the slopes below. The famous Cros Parantoux Premier Cru vineyard, often considered to be worthy of grand cru status, is on the slopes above Richebourg. The soils here are made up of pebbly clay and sand overlying a hard limestone base. easterly aspect gives the vines access to the morning sun while protecting them from cold westerly winds except Les Véroilles (northeastern)

Answer 65

0.85ha ( is the smallest appellation in France) Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair land on the hillside immediately above the famed Romanée-Conti vineyard, overlooking the village of Vosne-Romanée. The wine can be slightly less refined than that of Romanée-Conti, although has enough structure, vibrant acidity and aromatic red fruit character to make it one of the best wines from Burgundy.

Answer 66

1.81ha Domaine de la Romanee-Conti jointly owned and managed by the de Villaine and the Leroy/Roch families after the 1930s. Vines were first planted on this part of the Côte d'Or by the monks of the Saint-Vivant abbey in the Middle Ages (1584). In the 18th Century, the site passed into the hands of the Prince of Conti, a cousin of King Louis XV. It is claimed that the prince reserved the wines from the Romanée-Conti vineyard exclusively for his own personal consumption The vines, otherwise untouched since pre-Phylloxera days, were replanted in 1947-48, with the first new vintage being made in 1952. The former Cros des Cloux vineyard was renamed Romanée in the 17th century, with Conti being added after it was purchased by the Prince de Condé (or Conti) in 1760. He wanted the very best and kept it only for his own use and that of his immediate circle. Wine writers and critics across the centuries have singled out La Romanée-Conti as Burgundy’s greatest vineyard. Today managed by Aubert de Villaine The terroir on the midslope of the Côte d'Or is perfectly suited to Pinot Noir, with its well-drained limestone soils and easterly aspect. The vines are more than 50 years old on average, and are extremely low yielding. Whole clusters are used (no destemming) with a long vatting time avoiding excesses of heat

Answer 67

9.44ha (largest climate of the village) It is a beautifully refined, stylish wine, perhaps having more in common with La Romanée-Conti itself than the more rugged Richebourg. The climat is directly adjacent to the village of Vosne-Romanée itself, at the northern end of the commune. The Richebourg and Romanée-Conti grands crus cover the hillside above. The "Saint-Vivant" name comes from the order of L'Abbaye de Saint-Vivant whose monks originally tended to the vines. has a slightly deeper layer of topsoil and a higher percentage of clay in the overall composition. Wines from Romanée-Saint-Vivant are considered the lightest and most delicate of the grand cru wines from Vosne-Romanée and neighboring Flagey-Echezeaux (the vineyards belonging to the two villages are contiguous and are often grouped together), and do not attract quite as much attention as their Romanée-Conti counterparts. the largest portion of Romanée-Saint-Vivant is owned by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti followed by Leroy who has a small section

Answer 68

6.06ha DRC purchased in 1933 It is a more flamboyant wine than La Romanée-Conti but needs a minimum of 10 years for all its aspects, including the tannins, to integrate. The full-bodied and structured wine produced from La Tâche is one of the most expensive and sought-after in the world. occupies a very particular spot on the mid-slope of the Côte d'Or, at the very southern end of Vosne-Romanée. Its only grand cru neighbor is the La Grande Rue The Aux Malconsorts Premier Cru vineyard separates La Tâche from the commune border with Nuits-Saint-Georges Underlying rock is hard Premeaux limestone and white oolitic limestone.

Answer 69

Most important: Cros Parantoux, Aux Malconsorts, Les Suchots (Arnoux Lachaux/JJ Confuron), Aux Brulees, Les Beaux Monts second: Clos de Reas (only monopole in Vosne Michel Gros) SOS Aux Reignots (Very mineral, leaner — connoisseurs love it. (Arnoux-Lachaux’s bottling is great.) Les Gaudichots (a proportion is now La Tache and Nicolas Potel is a top producer) Les Petits Monts

Answer 70

It has 11 and is nearly 40ha in size Echezeaux du Dessus Les Loachausses (owned by Anne Gros and Gros Frere & Soeur) Les Cruots/Vignes Blanches (Henri Jayer was enthousiastic about his vines there) Les Poulailleres (above Grands Echezeaus and DRC top producer) En Orveaux Les Rouges du Bas Les Beaux Monts Bas Champs Traversin (high on slope, lighter, finer style of Echezeaux)

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1.01 ha First vintage planted by Henri JAyer was in 1978 and his last in 2001 with M. Camouzet bottlings since 1985 and ER since 1989 A wine with striking minerallity and severe in youth ER holdings face east and north on light friable soils with few stones while MC is in cooler site with darker soils and more limestone Emmanuel Rouger (0.72ha) Meo-Camuzet (0.30ha)

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Aux Malconsorts (one of the best premier crus along Les Amoureusses and CLos St Jacques) dense, fragnantly perfumed with structure and substance coated in exceptional layers of fruit, it shows class from the start but is also built to age. some top producers include: Sylvain Cathiard Dujac Lamarche Hudelot-Noellat

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DRC Leroy Thibault-Liger Belair Francois Lamarche Henri Jayer Meo-Camuzet Emmanuel Rouger Anne Gros Michel Gros Hodelot-Noellat Domaine d'Eugenie Jean Marc Grivot Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Domaine Bizot Sylvain Cathiard (big star, tiny domaine boutique cult producer, sole GC Romanée Saint-Vivant (tiny holding! along with Malconsorts his flagship wine, Reignots, Suschots) "modern sexy Vosne": Ultra-pure, intensely aromatic, silky, vibrantly perfumed 100% destemmed, 50-70% new oak Bruno Clavelier (biodynamic) Rene Engel Jean Pierre Guyon Jean Jacques Confuron (extremely good wines, whole bunch entirely, very little new oak)

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Top: Aux Boudots (adjacent to Aux Malconsorts, striking wines lifted and floral, Leroy, Noellat, Meo Camuzet etc) Aux Thorey (Gentle slopes, fresh style. Less "grand" but important because Cathiard, Chevillon, Gouges all work here) Aux Cras (the darkest coloured wine) Richemone (Perrot Minot, rare & tiny) Chaignots (Robert Chevillon) Aux Argillats Bousselots Champs Perdrix Damodes Murgers En la Perriere Noblot Vignerondes

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Top: Les St-Georges (Thibault-LB is the biggest, Henri Gouges and Chevillon top) Vaucrains (Right next to Les St-Georges. Very powerful, brooding, tannic in youth. Grand Cru-level structure. Critical to know, Henri Gouges and Chevillon) Les Cailles (Finer, more elegant compared to St-Georges/Vaucrains but nearly of equal quality, Chevillon) Pruliers (Powerful, spicy, firm tannins — iconic Nuits style. Needs time. Deep and serious, Hneri Gouges) Proces (Arnaux Lachaux) Chaboeufs Chaines Carteaux Crots Perrieres Poirets Poulettes Hauts Pruliers Ronciere Rue de Chaux Vallerots

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Clos de la Marechale (monopole Jean F Mugnier, biggest monopole of NSG 9 ha, silky floral and accessible) Clos Arlot (monople de l'Arlot, light and fragnant) Clos de Forets (monopole de l'Arlot, deeper color more clay) Didiers (monopole Hospice de Nuits) Aux Corvees (Premeaux, monopole of Prieure Roch called Clos de Corvees 5ha) Aux Perdrix (Premeaux, monopole of Domaine de Perdrix, super cuvee 8 ouvrees) Les Argillieres (Patrice Rion top) Terres Blanches (top white from Patrice Rion Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc as well, like a Puligny) Corvees Pagets Grande Vignes

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Aux Boudots (adjacent to Les Malconsorts, produces full bodied and sensual wines, top producers include Grivot, Leroy, Camuzet) Les Cailles (core,nearly of equal quality a bit less weighty than Les St Georges) Clos de l'Arlot (Premeaux, monopole de l'Arlot makes light and fragnant wines) Clos des Forets (Premeaux, monopole of Domaine de l'Arlot, deep coloured full wine with excellent keeping qualities) Clos de la Marechale (Premeaux, monopole of J-F Mugnier) Clos St-Marc (part of Les Corvees in Premeaux, monopole of Domaine M&P Rion) Aux Corvees (Premeaux, monopole of Prieure Roch called Clos de Corvees 5ha) Aux Cras (northern part, Lamarche produces its deeper colored wine and Thibault Liger Belair with Georges Noellat some top producers as well) Aux Perdrix (Premeaux, monopole of Domaine de Perdrix, super cuvee 8 ouvrees) Les St-Georges (core, the best followed by Cailles and Vaucrains, the fullest and richest, Thibault Liger Belair followed by Henri Gouges are the biggest landholders) Les Vaucrains (core, lies above Les St Georges, intense deep coloured long lived wines) Les Didiers (Premeaux, monopole of Hospice de Nuits,élevage, bottling, and commercialization was handled by Albert Bichot, Cuvee Fagon)

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Domaine de l'Arlot Domaine Jean Chauvenet (rounded Bousselots to pure, intense and mineral Vaucrains) Robert Chevillon (Les Vaucrains which is massively concentrated and powerful, Les St-Georges, Les Cailles, Les Pruliers) Jean-Jacques Confuron (Les Chaboeaufs from old vines) Faiveley Henri Gouges (powerful Les St-Georges and Vaucrains, and some whites particularly La Perriere Blanc from Pinot Gouges) Hospice de Nuits (monopole of Les Didiers) Thibault-Liger belair (largest landholder of Les St-Georges with vines planted since 1940s) Domaine de Perdrix (Premeaux, monopole of Aux Perdrix which produces a super cuvee since 2006 called Les 8 Ouvrees from ancient vines since 1922 and a white also from Terres Blanches) Domaine Prieure-Roch (Premeaux, monopole of Clos de Corvees) Domaine Michele and Patrice Rion (white wines in Premeaux in Terres Blanches and Clos de Argillieres and the monopole of Clos St-Marc in Les Corvees Pinot Noir 0,93 the smallest in NSG) Domaine de la Vougeraie (Premeaux) Clos de la Marechale (Premeaux, monopole of J-F Mugnier, more delicate and approachable)

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2020s (2020Warm, solar vintage but with shockingly good acid and tiny yields. Superb stuff., followed by 2022 Friendly, abundant, but very classical feel. Earlier drinking than 2020/2019, but beautiful.) 2010s (2010 one of the best, 2015 top yet warm, 2019 Energetic, vivid) 2000s (2005 benchmark, 2002 very fine detail. Excellent transparency and terroir expression, followed by 2009 Ripe, opulent) 1990s (1990Legendary ripeness + balance Opulent, lush, structured — absolute classic. Great aging potential, 1996 High acid, structured Cool year ➔ Very vivid acidity. Best wines are stunning with age,1999Monumental quality Ripe, concentrated, structured, terroir-transparent. Some say best vintage of the decade) 1980s (1985Round, supple, seductive. One of the best and still drinking beautifully, 1988Serious, tannic, old-school style. Needed decades of aging. Beautiful now if well made, 1989 warm and lush)

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Dugat-Py This is one of the most emblematic cuvées of the domaine, and the largest production. Made from four parcels (Epointures, Combe du Dessus, Joise and Les Marchais, totalling 3 hectares), with an average age of 75 years and the oldest vines 110 70% whole bunch, around 40% new oak

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Domaine Trapet blend of fruit from the premiers crus En Ergot, Corbeaux and Combottes, supplemented by a visual selection of small-berried clusters from Petite Chapelle and Clos Prieur

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Pierre Damoy 1.5-hectare monopole planted in 1922 and 1945, is referred to as Pierre’s jardin, as it is located right behind the Damoy family residence (it is also Pierre's favorite). The well-draining clay and limestone soil fosters intricate complexity in these very old vines’ small yields. A top site of Gevrey Villages

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Les Monts Luisants ('The Shining Hillside') Most iconic 1er Cru in Morey. Confusingly produces both white 5% (Aligoté + Chardonnay) and mostly red wine as 1er cru. Unique spot — high elevation, limestone-rich Domaine Ponsot – makes Les Clos de Monts Luisants Monopole (Aligoté!) Ponsot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru “Cuvée des Alouettes” – from Monts Luisants red Dujac – does a red version with elegance and structure Clos des Ormes is a prestigious Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru climat, located on the hill below the Clos de la Roche Grand Cru vineyard in the northern part of the commune. The vineyard is planted entirely to Pinot Noir, and is known for its lush, structured wines with earthy, cherry characters Full-bodied, dark-fruited, Gevrey-like profile Les Faconnières (falcon): The vineyard is one of several that run in a line below the Clos de la Roche and Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru climats just north of Morey itself. It is planted exclusively to Pinot Noir, making a medium-bodied wine with cherry flavors and structured tannins clay-dominant soil is often given as the reason for the muscularity of Les Faconnieres wines and it is among the more highly regarded Premiers Crus of the commune Les Ruchots, along with its neighbor La Bussiere Monopole, is the southernmost of the Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru climats. The vineyard has a relatively unique mesoclimate and lies on the appellation's border with Chambolle-Musigny, below the famed Bonnes-Mares and Clos de Tart vineyards on the slope above Silky, Chambolle-esque finesse with Morey weight Les Chaffots is one of the higher sites in Morey-Saint-Denis, nearly reaching 330m (1,000ft) above sea level. This elevation gives it a cooler mesoclimate: while it shares the sunny southeast exposure of the Grand Cru climats, it has a slightly more pronounced diurnal temperature variation late ripening site above Clos St Denis More structured, earthy, mineral, brooding Clos de la Bussiere monopole of Roumier

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Georges Roumier 🎯 Benchmark domaine for Chambolle purity Style: Whole cluster (sometimes), precision, power + finesse Top cuvées: Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru “Les Amoureuses” – legendary Bonnes Mares (Grand Cru) – muscular, dark, structured Chambolle-Musigny “Les Cras” (1er Cru) – signature terroir wine Comte Georges de Vogüé 👑 The historic Musigny master Style: Classical, built to age, serious structure Top cuvées: Musigny Grand Cru (Rouge & Blanc) – among Burgundy’s greatest wines Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru – from young Musigny vines Bonnes Mares – firmer than Roumier’s version Ghislaine Barthod 💎 The somm-favorite for terroir transparency Style: Precision, focus, minimal makeup — pure terroir translation Top cuvées: a lot of premier cru bottlings Chambolle-Musigny “Les Cras” (1er Cru) – reference bottling Beaux Brune (old vines) Also does Fuées, Baudes, Charmes, Véroilles (monopole), Combottes – each distinctly styled Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier 🌸 Elegant and high-toned, almost ethereal Style: Ultra-finesse, long aging, restrained oak Top cuvées: Musigny Grand Cru – hauntingly beautiful Les Amoureuses (1er Cru) – benchmark for delicacy Les Fuées – underrated, mineral expression Domaine Amiot-Servelle 📈 Rising domaine with serious terroir holdings Style: Balanced, fruit-forward but structured Top cuvées: Chambolle-Musigny “Les Amoureuses” Les Charmes, Sentiers, and Derrière la Grange Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat (technically based in Vougeot but Chambolle-focused) Style: Polished, supple, seductive Top cuvées: Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru “Les Charmes” Also makes fantastic Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Richebourg Robert Groffier biggest landholder of Amoureuses

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Cuvée des Alouettes 1er Cru: Located in the heart of the “Clos des Monts-Luisants”, the vines are separated from the Clos de la Roche by just one meter! 1ha of Pinot Noir Clos des Monts-Luisants Monopole 1er Cru: Domaine Ponsot's historic second wine, first bottled on the estate in the early 1920s, is unique in Burgundy on several counts. A rare white Premier Cru from the Côte de Nuit, more than 2/3 of which comes from very old vines planted in 1911, it is also the only one produced with the Aligoté grape variety. 1ha Vintage of the Grives: The atypical position of the vines at the top of the “Monts-Luisants” hillside, bordered by the forest, gives Morey Saint Denis “Cuvée des Grives”, Pinot Noir No new oak used

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white or rose Pinot Noir, Chardonnay (minimum 30%) Secondary varieties: Gamay (20% maximum), Aligoté, Melon, Sacy. Must be labeled AOC Crémant de Bourgogne (since 1975). Grapes must come from Burgundy (specific départements: Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire, Yonne, Rhône) Must use the Traditional Method (Méthode Traditionnelle): Second fermentation in the bottle (like Champagne). Hand harvesting of grapes is required. Whole bunch pressing is mandatory. Yield limits: strict to control concentration (around 66 liters/100 kg of grapes maximum) Finished wine must have at least 10% alcohol by volume Cremant de Bourgogne: 9 months Cremant de Bourgogne Eminent: 24 months Cremant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent: 36 months Louis Bouillot (Pioneers in the region; wide range, including premium cuvées.)

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Reds and rosés made from Gamay, Pinot Noir and César in the Yonne. Whites made from Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon de Bourgogne, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.

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Perrot Minot 1er Cru Chambolle Musigny Combe de Orveau (1930) 1er Cru Nuits St Georges Les Richemone (very old vines since 1902)

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Domaine Leroy Monumental. Almost mythical Clos de Vougeot. Incredible finesse and depth. Almost impossible to find (and $$$$$). Domaine Méo-Camuzet Always one of the best and most consistent. Dense but still very elegant — Vosne-like sensuality. Domaine Jean Grivot Structured, powerful style. Needs time but becomes amazing with age. Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Very charming, silky, and pure. Less brooding, more floral and open. Domaine Anne Gros Fine, precise, slightly modern but beautifully transparent. Her vines are high up in the Clos = more finesse. Domaine Fourrier (very small production) Jean-Marie Fourrier makes a tiny amount of Clos Vougeot from old vines. Very bright, pure, minimal new oak. Almost Chambolle-like lightness. Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg Gorgeous, soulful style. Silky textures, very fine tannins — Vosne magic. Domaine de la Vougeraie Organic/biodynamic. Their Clos Vougeot is very serious and pure, elegant side rather than heavy. Château de la Tour (Clos de Vougeot) They own the biggest single holding inside Clos de Vougeot (about 5.5 hectares). Very traditional style — big, structured, built for aging. Old-school Burgundy: tannic when young, sometimes a little rustic or stern at first. Two important cuvées: Regular Clos de Vougeot: more classic, needs time. Clos de Vougeot "Vieilles Vignes": from very old vines (some 100+ years) and Hommage a Jean Morin (1910) this is outstanding, among the best wines of the Clos. Recent improvements: Since about 2015, the winemaking has gotten more refined — better extraction, better balance. Arnoux-Lachaux (Pascal then Charles Lachaux) Under Pascal Arnoux-Lachaux (older generation): wines were good, traditional, but not mind-blowing. Under Charles Lachaux (the young genius son): everything has changed dramatically since 2015–2018. Massive move toward whole bunch fermentation (sometimes 100%). Ultra light extraction, almost like an infusion rather than traditional winemaking. No punching down, almost no new oak. Charles is aiming for incredibly pure, fragrant, transparent wines — Clos de Vougeot included. Tiny yields, super biodynamic, ultra-low intervention. Verdict: ✅ Modern Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot (post-2018) = very exciting, ethereal style

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Domaine de Montille 1er Cru Vosnee Romane inside Aux Malconsorts It has a proportion of fruit from La Tache often called baby La Tache less than 2 barrels (600bottles)

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Gerard Potel the son of Nicolas Potel Leroy

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1992 Rainy, diluted Pretty but very short-lived. Most wines dead now. 1994 Rain during harvest Uneven, thin, light wines. Few successes. 2004 Pyrazine (ladybug taint) "Green meanies" — bell pepper aromas everywhere, even at great domaines. 2004 is the worst recent vintage for red wine in Burgundy 2011 Rainy, fragile Soft, early drinking, lacks structure for aging — many already fading. 2013 Rainy, cold, small crop Very lean, high-acid — needed only great growers to succeed

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