Lfd. Test Questions Burgundy

Question 1

What commune in Côte Chalonnaise only produces whites?

a) Rully
b) Montagny
c) Givry

Answer 1

b) Montagny

Question 2

In what region of Burgundy is Pouilly-Fuissé located?

a) Côte de Beaune
b) Mâconnais
c) Chablis

Answer 2

b) Mâconnais

Question 3

What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?

a) clay
b) sandy
c) granitic schist

Answer 3

c) granitic schist

Question 4

What region of Burgundy is Gevrey-Chambertin located in?

a) Côte de Nuits
b) Côte de Beaune
c) Côte Chalonnaise

Answer 4

a) Côte de Nuits

Question 5

What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligoté?

a) high in acidity, high alcohol and full flavoured
b) low in acidity, medium alcohol and full flavoured
c) high in acidity, low alcohol and neutral

Answer 5

c) high in acidity, low alcohol and neutral

Question 6

What classification does the Montrachet vineyard hold?

a) Premier Cru
b) Grand Cru
c) Commune

Answer 6

a) Premier Cru

Question 7

What style of red wines does Côte de Nuits produce?

a) light and delicate, soft and fruity
b) long lived, medium structure and fuller bodied
c) deeply coloured with black fruits and high tannins

Answer 7

b) long lived, medium structure and fuller bodied

Question 8

Which 2 Beaujolais Crus are the most powerful & full-bodied?

a) Chiroubles and Fleurie
b) Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent
c) Brouilly and Saint-Amour

Answer 8

b) Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent

Question 9

What type of climate does Burgundy have?

a) northern continental
b) cool maritime
c) hot continental

Answer 9

a) northern continental

Question 10

Clos

Answer 10

Walled vineyard or site (the wall may no longer exist

Question 11

Cru

Answer 11

Site or “growth”

Question 12

Monopole

Answer 12

Vineyard or site with singular ownership

Question 13

Soil type for Cote de Nuits?

Answer 13

Marl

Question 14

Rainfall is frequent at harvest time? T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Spring frosts are a common occurrence in Chablis. T/F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Chardonnay is found where clay soil is found. T/F

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Pinot Noir is planted where there is more?

Answer 17

Marl

Question 18

What soil is a clay and limestone mixture?

Answer 18

Marl

Question 19

Where is Chassagne - Montrchet? CDN or CDB?

Answer 19

Cote de Beaune

Question 20

What has turned out to be more profitable to grow in Chassgne - Montrechet?

Answer 20

Chardonnay

Question 21

The best sites in Burgundy are found where on the slope?

Answer 21

Mid

Question 22

Soils are deep in Burgundy. T/F

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What can vary dramatically within a short distance in Burgundy?

Answer 23

Terrior

Question 24

Is Sauvignon Blanc grown in Burgundy?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

Selection of the correct "what" is thought to account for some of the differences between wines from different vineyard sites?

Answer 25

Clones

Question 26

Red fruit flavours, Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry in youth best describe?

Answer 26

Pinot Noir

Question 27

Due to natural ripeness Pinot Noir tends to be full bodied. T/F

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Vegetal, Gamy, Savoury notes describe?

Answer 28

Mature Pinot Noir

Question 29

What total vineyard area does Pinot Noir account for in Burgundy?

Answer 29

30%

Question 30

Why are the chardonnay bunches less prone to rot than Pinot Noir?

Answer 30

Longer / not as compacted

Question 31

A Chardonnay described as "Lean, Steely, High Acid" would be from?

Answer 31

Chablis

Question 32

More full bodied riper fruit would probably be from?

Answer 32

Macon

Question 33

What total vineyard area does Chardonnay account for in Burgundy?

Answer 33

50%

Question 34

What total vineyard area does Aligote account for in Burgundy?

Answer 34

5%

Question 35

Name 2 products produced from Aligote?

Answer 35

Bourgonge Aligote. | Sparkling wine

Question 36

Gamay is know for very high yield and early maturing. T/ F

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Aloxe Corton. CDN / CDB?

Answer 37

Cote de Beaune

Question 38

What is Bourgogne Passetougrains?

Answer 38

Blend of Gamay / Pinot Noir

Question 39

What is the trellising method used in Beaujolais?

Answer 39

Goblet

Question 40

Which Vineyards would be located in the Yonne Region

Answer 40

Chablis

Question 41

Volnay produces both white and red wine? | T/ F

Answer 41

False (Red Only)

Question 42

How many "Grand Cru" are in Volnay?

Answer 42

None. | Premier Cru only

Question 43

Volnay. CdN / CdB?

Answer 43

CdBeaune

Question 44

Cote de Beaune Village AC is an important wine to whom?

Answer 44

Negociants.

Question 45

Cote de Beaune Village AC can be both Red and White wine? T / F

Answer 45

False. | Red only