France Bourgogne Advanced

Question 1

Marsannay – Marsannay

Answer 1

Extreme North of Côte d’Or. The only Côte de Nuits village producing red, white, and rosé wines. Spicy style. Warmer than it may seem. No premier crus. A lot of Aligoté. Côte de Nuits

Question 2

Fixin – Fixin

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Known for robust Pinot Noir wines with firm tannins, Gevrey style. Between Marsannay and Gevrey. Côte de Nuits

Question 3

Gevrey-Chambertin – Gevrey-Chambertin

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Renowned for powerful and structured Pinot Noirs. Nine Grand crus, which all take the name Chambertin (eg. Charmes-Chambertin).Côte de Nuits

Question 4

Morey-Saint-Denis – Morey-Saint-Denis

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Produces elegant Pinot Noir wines with notable Grand Crus, including Bonnes Mares and Clos de la Roche.Côte de Nuits

Question 5

Chambolle-Musigny – Chambolle-Musigny

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Offers refined and aromatic Pinot Noir wines, lighter in style than Gevrey or Vosne. Grand Cru Musigny.Côte de Nuits

Question 6

Vougeot – Vougeot

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Home to the famous Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru vineyard. – Abrite le célèbre vignoble Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot.Côte de Nuits

Question 7

Vosne-Romanée – Vosne-Romanée

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Hosts some of the world’s most esteemed Pinot Noir vineyards, Romanée Conti, La Romanée, Échézeaux, La Grande Rue, La Tache, RichebourgCôte de Nuits

Question 8

Nuits-Saint-Georges – Nuits-Saint-Georges

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Known for robust and age-worthy Pinot Noir wines, no grand crus.Côte de Nuits

Question 9

Aloxe-Corton – Aloxe-Corton

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Produces robust red wines and is home to the Corton and Corton-Charlemagne Grand Crus. (Alosse) Côte de Beaune.

Question 10

Auxey-Duresses – Auxey-Duresses

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Offers both red and white wines with notable minerality and aging potential. (Aussey) Côte de Beaune.

Question 11

Blagny – Blagny

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Known for its red wines; white wines from the same area are labeled under Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet. Côte de Beaune.

Question 12

Chassagne-Montrachet – Chassagne-Montrachet

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Produces especially white wines, including Grand Crus and notable premier crus. Also very good light, tight, reds. Côte de Beaune.

Question 13

Chorey-lès-Beaune – Chorey-lès-Beaune

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Known for approachable red wines with soft tannins and bright fruit flavors. Côte de Beaune.

Question 14

Ladoix-Serrigny – Ladoix-Serrigny

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Produces both red and white wines; some vineyards are part of the Corton and Corton-Charlemagne Grand Crus. Côte de Beaune.

Question 15

Meursault – Meursault

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Renowned for rich, full-bodied white wines with buttery and nutty characteristics. Notable 1er crus Charmes and Genevrières. Côte de Beaune.

Question 16

Monthélie – Monthélie

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Offers elegant red wines with bright acidity and fine tannins, medium bodied whites. Good value. Côte de Beaune.

Question 17

Pernand-Vergelesses – Pernand-Vergelesses

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Produces both red and white wines; some vineyards are part of the Corton and Corton-Charlemagne Grand Crus.Côte de Beaune.

Question 18

Pommard – Pommard

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Known for producing some of the most robust and tannic red wines in the Côte de Beaune. Côte de Beaune.

Question 19

Puligny-Montrachet – Puligny-Montrachet

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Famous for producing some of the finest white wines in Burgundy, characterized by elegance and minerality. Grand Crus and lots of 1er crus.

Question 20

Saint-Aubin – Saint-Aubin

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Produces both red and white wines; whites are noted for their minerality and freshness. Good value. Côte de Beaune.

Question 21

Saint-Romain – Saint-Romain

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Known for fresh and lively white wines, alongside light reds. Côte de Beaune.

Question 22

Santenay – Santenay

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Produces predominantly red wines that are robust yet approachable. Côte de Beaune.

Question 23

Savigny-lès-Beaune – Savigny-lès-Beaune

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Offers light to medium-bodied red wines with bright acidity. Côte de Beaune.

Question 24

Volnay – Volnay

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Produces elegant and aromatic red wines, Chambolle of the Côte de Beaune.

Question 25

Mâcon AOC

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A broad appellation covering red (Gamay, Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) wines, often simple and easy-drinking. Mâcon

Question 26

Mâcon-Villages

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A step up from Mâcon AOC, focusing on Chardonnay wines with more complexity and finesse. Mâcon

Question 27

Pouilly-Fuissé

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The most prestigious appellation of the Mâconnais, producing full-bodied and elegant Chardonnay, 1er Crus since 2020. Mâcon

Question 28

Pouilly-Loché

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A small appellation within Pouilly-Fuissé, making mineral-driven Chardonnay wines. Mâcon

Question 29

Pouilly-Vinzelles

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Similar to Pouilly-Loché, this appellation produces high-quality Chardonnay with good aging potential. Mâcon

Question 30

Saint-Véran

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Produces fresh and vibrant Chardonnay wines, often compared to Pouilly-Fuissé but more affordable. Mâcon

Question 31

Viré-Clessé

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Known for its high-quality Chardonnay wines, often with floral and honeyed notes, coming from the villages of Viré and Clessé. Mâcon

Question 32

Bouzeron AOC

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The only appellation in Burgundy dedicated solely to Aligoté, producing fresh, mineral-driven white wines. Côte Chalonnaise.

Question 33

Rully AOC

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Produces both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) wines, and is also known for Crémant de Bourgogne. Côte Chalonnaise.

Question 34

Mercurey AOC

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The most famous red wine appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise, known for its structured, age-worthy Pinot Noirs. Some Chardonnay is also produced.Côte Chalonnaise.

Question 35

Givry AOC

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Primarily a red wine appellation, producing elegant and spicy Pinot Noir. Some white wines are also made.Côte Chalonnaise.

Question 36

Montagny AOC

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Specializes in white wines made from Chardonnay, often rich and complex, with many Premier Cru vineyards.Côte Chalonnaise.

Question 37

Petit Chablis

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An entry-level Chablis AOC with fresh acidity, citrus notes, and a light mineral touch.

Question 38

Chablis Grand Crus

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Blanchot, Les Clos, Valmur, Grenouilles, Vaudésir, Bougros, Preuses

Question 39

Chablis Premier Crus

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Montée de Tonnèrre Fourchaume Montmains Butteaux Vaucoupin Vosgros

Question 40

Beaujolais Crus

Answer 40

Brouilly Chénas Chiroubles Côte de Brouilly Fleurie Juliénas Morgon Moulin-à-Vent Régnié Saint-Amour