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1. Who were the Benedictines?
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A: An order of monks founded by St. Benedict who from the 5th to 11th century were the only monastic order in western Europe. In the height of their dominance they ruled 1,500 monasteries including the magnificent Abby of Cluny in Macon. Which was the largest monastery in Europe until St. Peter’s in Rome was built to surpass it. Over he centuries wealthy dukes and later nobility bestowed more and more lands to the monks in exchange for religious approbation. At the end of the 11th century reform within the order led to a second order being formed.
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2. Who were the Cistercians?
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A: This order was formed out of the Benedictines and based there ideals on hard gruelling labour. Where tiered of Benedictine corruption and over indulgence. Founded Abbey of Citeaux in 1098. Also founded Clos de Vougeot, built the wall and the chateau. This order cultivated the most difficult limestone slopes in the cote d’or. Abbot of Citeaux Jean de Bussiere gave 30 barrels of Beaune and Chambertin wine to Pope Gregory XI in Avignon. Made Burgundian wine well known and admired. In 1789 this all came to an end with the French revolution.
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3. What was Charlemagne’s Legacy?
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A: Head of christian empire and helped spread Christianity, Among many things Charlemagne was known for he was the first to record where snow melted first and order vineyard plantings in these areas. Among the first in Germany. Also in burgundy on the hill of corton, he gave to the abbey of saulieu in 775. Today this wine is called Corton-Charlemagne. He also laid down strict laws about hygiene in winemaking. Banning foot treading and storage of wine in animal skins. He also allowed winegrowers to hang out a green branch and sell direct to all comers.
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4. What memorable edict did Philip the Bold issue in 1395?
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A: Declared Gamay an outlaw “a very bad and disloyal plant””foul””harmful to human beings” and all plants must be destroyed by easter. He also denounced menure as a fertilizer. Saying it gave the wine a foul smell and taste. Caused an immediate shortage of wine and bankrupted many leading citizens with investments in gamay plantings. Naturally they fell short of tearing all gamay out.
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5. Name the 5 districts of Burgundy from North to South.
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A: Chablis, Cote d’Or, Cote Chalonnaise, Cote Maconnais, Beaujolais
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6. Briefly describe the soils of Chablis.
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A: best vineyards have a type of soil called kimmeridgian, which is a mix of limestone and chalky clay with fragments of billions of fossilized oyster shells deposited by an ancient sea. Upper Jurassic – and younger then the cote Chalk is low in organic matter makes vines susceptible to clorosis (lack of iron) . Name comes from a town in England kimeridge. white cliff of dover represent this soil. d’or . Portlandian soils: Slightly sandier version
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7. What is Marlstone?
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A: A mixture of limestone and clay
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8. Where is the commune of Volnay?
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A: Cote de Beaune
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9. Where is the commune of Givry?
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A: Cote chalonnaise
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10. What is the role of the negociant?
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A: Negociants came to power after the French revolution when small parcels of land made it physically and economically impossible for small growers to bottle, market and sell their own wine. Negociants would by gapes from dozens if not hundreds of growers and make wine, bottle and label under the negociant name. In the 60’s and 70’s many small growers started to bottle their own wines and sell themselves. This resulted in the quality of many negociants to suffer. Today many of the larger negociant houses such as Louis Jadot have increased their vineyard holding up to over 300 acres in order to make their own wines. However negociant wines today are considered to be far less exciting then wines from the smaller domains.
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11. What is a monopole?
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A: Vineyards in the hands of one grower.
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12. Name three fairly famous monopoles.
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A: Romanee Conti, La Tache, Clos d Tart
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14. Can you name the 7 contiguous Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis?
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A: Les Clos, Vaudesir, Valmur, Grenouilles, Blanchots, Les Preuses, Bougros
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15. Which commune in the Cote de Nuits has the most Grand Cru vineyards?
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A: Gevrey-Chambertin = 9
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16. Which area is warmer on average - Cote de Nuits or the Macon?
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A: The cote de nuits although northerly create a sun trap making slightly warmer climate.
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17. Name three well regarded AOC’s in the Maconnais.
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A: Pouilly-Fuisse, Saint-Veran, Pouilly-Loche
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19. Try to list the crus of Beaujolais from North to South
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A: St. Amour, Julienas, Chenas, Moulin a Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Regnie, Brouilly, Cote de Brouilly
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20. Name a cash crop other than grapes found in the Hautes Cotes.
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Black current, cassis
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21. What are the allowable yields for Grand Cru Red and White Burgundy?
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A: White is 40hl\\ ha – red 35hl\\ha
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what is the Average vinyard holdings in burgundy?
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15 acres
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what is the main soil type in burgundy?
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limestone
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cote de nuits soil?
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sandy limestone with marl and clay
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Soil type of the cote de beauns
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limestone subsoil with flinty clay
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in burgundy... limestone denotes? granite? clay, iron, and marl?
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chardonnay gamey pinot noir
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burgundy white used for kir
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Aligote
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what does the term LIEU DITS refer too
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Named place; plot of land; vineyard name; name for an unclassified parcel of land where leading parcel have been classified
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What are the 4 appellations in Chablis
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petit chablis chablis chablis premier cru chablis grand cru
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name the 7 grand cru of chabis
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Les Clos Vaudesir Valmur Grenouilles Les Preuses Bougros
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name bugundy's main regions
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chablis, cote d'or (cote de nuits , cote de beaune), cote chalonnaise, maconnais, beaujolais
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In 910 what did the Benedictine monks found
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Abbey of Cluny
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in 1098 what did the Cistercians found
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Abbot of Citeaux
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who ruled Burgundy from 1363 to 1477
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The Valois Dukes
1363 to 1477 Duke Philip the Bold (1363-1404) Duke John the Fearless (1404-1419) Duke Philip the Good (1419-1467) Duke Charles the Bold (1467-1477) These 4 dukes were ambitious, able and flamboyant rulers who entertained lavishly and viticulture flourished under their hegemony |
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in 1349 what led to 14 years of no harvest
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The Bubonic Plague
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what are the 5 quality levels of AOC wine in Burgundy
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Terroir dictates appellation boundaries
5 Quality Levels Regional AOC as in AOC Bourgogne Blanc District AOC as in AOC Beaujolais Commune AOC as in AOC Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru AOC as in AOC Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques (more than 450) Grand Cru AOC as in AOC Charmes-Chambertin 32 Grand Crus in the Côte d’Or 8 white and 24 red 24 from the Côte de Nuits and 8 from the Côte de Beaune |
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What are the white grand cru vinyards of the cote or
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Corton-Charlemagne
Charlemagne Montrachet Bâtard-Montrachet Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet The vineyards of Bâtard-Montrachet and Montrachet overlap between the villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassange-Montrachet |
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what is the climate of burgundy
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Continental climate with short warm summers and cold winters
Shorter growing season than Bordeaux and cooler temperatures in September and October No significant river influence Ripening can be difficult, especially for Pinot Noir |
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What is the La bise
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Many potentially bad or mediocre vintages have been saved by….
La Bise This is the dry, cool north wind that blows Dries the vineyards, dehydrates the grapes and typically ushers in sunny days |
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what are the 3 limestone formations of burgundy
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The marine fossils
Eroded clay, sand and gravel soils from above-sea areas like the Ardennes and Rhineland – these are the outcrops of Marlstone Oolitic limestone – precipitation of carbonate of lime from seawater accreting on marine skeletal debris |
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What is marl
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Cold, calcareous clay that delays ripening and adds acidity to wine
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what is limestone
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Sedimentary rock consisting of carbonates – water-retaining, fairly hard, alkaline,
Grey to buff usually |
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what is chalk
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A form of limestone, cool, soft, white, porous, alkaline, – a natural humidifier for the vine
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What are good white vintages in burgundy
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1986 Classic Vintage
1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002 |
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what are good red vintages in burgundy
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1985, 1988 Classic Vintages
1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005 |
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what are good vintages in chablis
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1990 Classic Vintage
1995, 1996, 2000, 2002 |
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? Sauvignon de St.Bris VDQS
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Recently elevated to full AC status
sauvignon blanc |
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why is the Coteaux important
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It is all about slope and exposure
The escarpment running along the western flank of the Cote d’Or has a profound effect The best, most famous wines are in the best sites - typically mid-slope with the best exposure, drainage and thin soil layers over exposed limestone bedrock |
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Talk about the white wines of Pernand-Vergelesses AOC
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Côte de Beaune
High chalk content in soil Good wines with forward fruit and firm backbone of acidity Five 1er Cru – Iles de Vergelesses is best |
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Talk about the white wines of Aloxe-Corton AOC
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Côte de Beaune
Mostly red wine commune Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is on the higher elevations Small amount of Corton Blanc Grand Cru |
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Talk about the white wines of Beaune AOC & Savigny-les Beaune AOC
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Côte de Beaune
Beaune is largest commune in Cote de Beaune ONLY 5% of production is white Very small production of white in Savigny |
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Talk about the white wines of Meursault AOC
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Côte de Beaune
Calcareous soils No Grand Cru several famous 1er Cru – best are: Les Perrières, Les Genevrières and Charmes Full-bodied, rich and complex with classic hazelnut and toasty finish |
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Talk about the wines of Puligny-Montrachet AOC
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Côte de Beaune
Home to the most expensive dry white wine in the world – Le Montrachet The wines in general are more steely, concentrated and leaner than Meursault Best 1er Crus – Le Cailleret, Les Folatières and Les Pucelles Grand Crus – Le Montrachet & Batard Montrachet (shared with Chassagne); Chevalier-Montrachet, Bienvenue-Batard Montrachet What accounts for the difference between Meursault and P-M? The limestone is subtly different …. Pierre de Chassagne limestone replaces the Comblanchien |
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Talk about the white wines of Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
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Côte de Beaune
Similar in style to Puligny Best 1er Crus: Le Morgeot, La Grande Montagne and Les Grandes Ruchottes Grand Crus: Criots-Batard-Montrachet (sits entirely in Chassagne), Le Montrachet and Batard-Montrachet are shared with Puligny |
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Talk about the white wines of Saint-Aubin AOC
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Côte de Beaune
great commune for well priced and very good white wines Several 1er Crus – Dents de Chien and La Chatenieres are notable |
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Talk about the white wines of Saint-Romain AOC
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Côte de Beaune
has no 1er Crus. Decent whites & reds with firm acidity |
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Talk about the white wines of Auxey-Duresses AOC
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Côte de Beaune
wines can be delicious and good value |
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Talk about the white wines of Rully AOC
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Cote Chalonnaise
Some very good whites. Several 1er Crus |
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Talk about the white wines of Mecurey AOC
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Cote Chalonnaise
Most respected commune. Small amount of white wine produced |
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Talk about the white wines of Givry AOC
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Cote Chalonnaise
straight-forward whites, watch out for the reds! |
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Talk about the white wines of Montagny AOC
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Cote Chalonnaise
Only white wines Originally all vineyards were 1er Cru … since been rectified |
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explain the wines of Bourgogne Irancy AOC
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chablis
light-bodied blend of Pinot Noir and Cesar |
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What are 2 varietals not allowed anywhere else in Burgundy except Chablis
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César and Tressot
red grapes |
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Explain the reds of Marsannay AOC
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Northern most commune in the Côte de Nuits. Promoted in 1987 to AC. Only village in Burgundy allowed to produce red, white & rosé. Famous for rosé. Production of rosé has, however, declined since its promotion to AC status (reds gaining more prominence). The rosés are poised, fruity, and elegant from the right producer. Marsannay reds are lighter than neighboring Fixin. Reds are medium-bodied with red and black fruits; agreeable, stylish, and fruity wine for early drinking. The whites are light, fruity wines with a lean crispness that are best when young and fresh. No 1er or grand cru
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Explain the reds of Fixin AOC
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Cote de Nuits
Firm, tannic and rustic – often sold as Cote de Nuits-Villages La Perrière and Clos du Chapitre are best 1er Crus |
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Explain the reds of Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
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Cote de Nuits
Primarily Red. More flamboyant than Vosne and more substantial than Chambolle. Musigny is known as ‘The Queen’ (epitome of delicacy and finesse) and Le Chambertin is ‘The King’. Just south of the village lies one of the first of the Côte d’Or’s major combes, or slope interruptions. Variety of soils and exposures producing some of the most powerful red Burgundies. Limestone base is consistent. The perfect place to see how the best vineyards in Burgundy are in the middle of the slope. Gevrey was the first commune to suffix the best vineyard name to their commune. Chambertin (along with Romanée-Conti) has been recognized as the best of Burgundy for centuries. Much of the renown of Chambertin came from Claude Jobert, a négociant who forcefully promoted the wines (he controlled ½ of both Chambertin and Clos de Bèze by 1750). The largest village AC and has the most 1er Cru (25) and the most Grand Cru (9 out of the Nuits’ 24). o Clos St. Jacques 1er: Considered Grand Cru by most. |
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Explain the reds of Morey-St. Denis AOC
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Cote de Nuits
An often overlooked village Excellent wines – expessive, smooth with lots of finesse 25 1er Crus – Le Clos des Ormes, Les Sorbes are best 5 Grand Crus – Clos de la Roche, Clos des Lambrays, Clos Saint-Denis, Clos de Tart (Monopole of Mommessin) and Bonnes Mares (shared with Chambolle) |
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Explain the reds of Chambolle-Musigny AOC
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Cote de Nuits
Primarily Red. Lighter in structure than Vosne or Chambertin, but should be as intense. Delicate yet powerful. Shows more perfume and the inherent elegance of Pinot Noir. High percentage of active limestone and the cool air that drifts through the large combe contributes to the elegance and refinement of the red wines here. Le Musigny also produces a small quantity of Musigny blanc, a rare and expensive dry wine produced solely at Comte George de Vogüé (this is the only Grand Cru white Burgundy in the Côtes-de-Nuits). 2 Grand Cru, 19 1er Cru. o Les Amoureuses 1er: o Charmes 1er: o Aux Beaux Brun 1er: o Les Borniques 1er: |
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Explain the reds of Vougeot AOC
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cote de nuits
Red to white ratio of 3-to-1. At its best, the wines are plumper, lusher, and spicier than Chambertin, but less firm, less defined, and less intensely flavored. Village and 1er Cru are decent. Clos Vougeot was established by the Cistercian monks and entirely owned by them. The vineyards’ origins date back to 110 and the INAO didn’t have the heart to subdivide the walled vineyard that the monks of Citeaux had set up. 50 hectares and 80 owners. The single Grand Cru vineyard of Clos Vougeot is essentially village level quality classified as Grand Cru. o La Vigne Blanche 1er: 1er cru white (Clos Blanc de Vougeot). o Les Cras 1er: o Les Petits-Vougeots 1er: |
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Explain the reds of Vosne-Romanée AOC
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Cote de Nuits
Possibly the best examples of Pinot Noir in the world in great vintages Concentrated, powerful and silky smooth – “Iron fist in a velvet glove” 9 1er Crus – best are Les Beaumonts, Les Suchots and Les Brulées 8 Grand Crus – Richebourg, La Romanée, La Tache, La Romanée-Conti, La Romanée-Saint-Vivant and La Grande Rue (elevated in 1992) Echézeaux and Grands Echézeaux sit in commune of Flagy-Echézeaux. |
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Explain the reds of Nuits-St.Georges AOC
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Cote de Nuits
Mostly red, some white. Vines flow into the commune of Prémeaux, and those wines are entitled to the Nuits-St.-Georges appellation. High clay content gives the wines a firmer, more rustic edge. Has depth and finesse, richness and structure. There always seems to be a certain mineral, gamey, rustic quality. White is produced at both village and 1er cru level. The Hospices de Nuits owns 10 ha, and all cuvées sold at auction are from 1er cru. Wines are sold by auction, taking place on the Sunday preceding Palm Sunday. Very good 1er Cru. o Les St. Georges 1er: o Vaucrains 1er: o Clos de la Maréchale 1er: Monopole, wines sold to Faiveley. o Les Bressandes 1er: o Les Porrets 1er: o Clos des Ormes 1er: o Clos Arlot 1er: Monopole of Domaine de l’Arlot. o En Rue de Chaux 1er: 1er Crus – Les St. Georges, Clos de la Marechale and Vaucrains are the best |
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Explain the reds of Ladoix-Serrigny AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Reds have firm acidity. Best 1er Crus can use Aloxe-Corton name. Village wines are often labeled Cotes de Beaune-Villages |
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Explain the reds of Chorey-les-Beaune AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Most wines are sold as Cote de Beaune-Villages. Tollot-Beaut, Chateau de Chorey are good producers to look for |
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Explain the reds of Pernand-Vergelesses AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Most of the red wine vineyards don’t have the best exposure and do not always ripen well |
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Explain the reds of Savigny-les-Beaune
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Cote de Beaune
The best reds are textbook examples of classic Beaune Soft, ripe and well rounded. 22 1er Crus – Les Dominodes and Les Guettes |
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Explain the reds of Aloxe-Corton AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Home to the only Grand Cru red in the Cote de Beaune………. Le Corton Some good village and 1er Cru Wines tend to have more in common with those of the Cote de Nuits. Grand Cru Le Corton – powerful wines that need cellaring. There are many “climats” which can attach their name to Corton e.g. Bressandes, Clos du Roi etc. |
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Explain the reds of Beaune AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Largest commune in the Cote de Beaune No Grand Crus 42 1er Crus – Beaune-Clos des Ursules, Beaune-Clos du Roi, Beaune-Clos des Mouches and Beaune-Grèves are some of the more notable 1er Crus |
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Explain the reds of Pommard AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Has been criticized for overproduction and heavy, dull wines Conscientious negociants and domaines are changing attitudes Special iron rich soils give Pommards their structure and austerity 28 1er Crus – best are Les Rugiens and Les Epenots |
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Explain the reds of Volnay AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Arguably the best commune for reds in the Cote de Beaune Silky smooth wines with charm and elegance Village wines can be delicious – many 1er Crus Most notable 1er Crus – Les Caillerets, Clos de la Bousse d’Or, Clos des Chênes |
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Explain the reds of Monthêlie AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Underrated village with some delicious, early drinking wines – good 1er Crus |
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Explain the reds of Auxey-Duresses AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Soft, simple fruity wines – 1er Crus have more structure |
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Explain the reds of Saint-Romain AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Good value, medium-bodied, slightly rustic wines |
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Explain the reds of Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Famous commune for white wines but some very good reds Village wines are quite well structured 1er Crus have the weight of a Cote de Nuits and the softness of a Cote de Beaune |
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Explain the reds of Santenay AOC
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Cote de Beaune
Soils are similar to those of the Cote de Nuits Wines are quite hard and rustic in their youth Some good 1er Crus – La Maladières and Les Gravières are notable |
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Explain the reds of Rully AOC
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Côte Châlonnaise
Northern most AOC in Chalonnaise Similar wines to Cote de Beaune Village wines are fruity and simple 1er Crus have a little more structure and depth |
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Explain the reds of Givry AOC
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Côte Châlonnaise
Light-bodied, early drinking wines Increasingly admired |
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Explain the reds of Mercurey AOC
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Côte Châlonnaise
Best reds in the Cote Chalonnaise Firm, medium to full-bodied best drunk at 4-8 years Francois Faiveley |
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Explain the reds of Beaujolais AOC
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98% of the vineyard area is planted to Gamay
Gamay loves the granite soils Expansive area producing twice as much wine as Burgundy proper Carbonic maceration versus traditional Two-thirds of the more than 15 million case output is vinified in this fashion Beaujolais Nouveau ? Very small amount of white wine |
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what are the 3 levels of AOC in Beaujolais
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Beaujolais AOC and Beaujolais Supérieur
Beaujolais-Villages AOC: 38 villages are entitled to attach name but rarely do Cru Beaujolais – 10 villages that simply use their name: Brouilly, Cote de Brouilly, Chenas, St.-Amour, Morgon, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Moulin-a-Vent, Julienas, Regnié |
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what is CLIMAT:
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Vineyard site or parcel
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What burgundies are allowed to be released Nouveau
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Bourgogne Blanc, Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire Blanc, all Mâcon, and all Beaujolais (except Cru).
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What is Passe-Tout-Grains
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Red and rosé from the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise from a min ⅓ Pinot Noir and max ⅔ Gamay.
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What does Fermage and Metayage refer too
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There are two types of leasing arrangements:
1) Fermage: Simple rental agreement with the tenant paying in cash, after which they are free, but responsible for all expenses. 2) Métayage: Sharecropping agreement. The landlord usually continues to pay the capital costs (replanting, etc) and being recompensed by a portion (normally half) of the fruit. The tenant could render his share in grapes, or go as far as making the wine and selling it (bulk or bottle) on his landlord’s behalf |
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What are Burgundy yield laws for red and white cote d or
Grand Cru Premier Cru Village Regional |
Level White Red
Grand Cru 40 hl/ha 35 hl/ha Premier Cru 45 hl/ha 40 hl/ha Village 45 hl/ha 40 hl/ha Regional 60 hl/ha 55 hl/ha |
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what are alchohol laws for red and white cote d or
Grand Cru Premier Cru Village Regional |
Level White Red
Grand Cru 12º 11.5º Premier Cru 11.5º 11º Village 11º 10.5º Regional 10.5º 10º |
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what 6 villages contain grand cru in cote nuits
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: Gevrey, Morey, Chambolle, Vougeot, Vosne, Flagey.
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What is the Hospice de beaune
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Hôtel Dieu founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, the Chancellor of Phillipe Le Hardi (the Duke of Burgundy). Hospice de la Charité endowed by Antoine Rousseau in the 17th century. Over the years, the institutions were recipients of donated vineyards, nearly all premier or grand cru, and mostly in the Côte de Beaune. Cuvées are sold on the 3rd weekend in November.
• Red Wine Cuvées: Dames-Hospitalières (Beaune), Boillot (Auxey-Duresses). • White Wine Cuvées: Baudot (Meursault), Dames de Flandres (Bâtard-Montrachet). |
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what are the 5 villages with grand cru in cote de beaune
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Aloxe, Ladoix, Pernand, Puligny, Chassagne.
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Talk to me Vosne-Romanee grand cru
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• La Romanée-Conti: Monopoly of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Soil is alimono-argileeux (a fine sandy-clay mixture, light on the sand), brown in color and mixed with pebbles and limestone scree. For most of the climat the subsoil is Prémeaux limestone of the lower Bathonian period. Surface soil is barely 50 cm before hitting bare rock.
• La Romanée: Monopoly of the Château de Vosne-Romanée. Smallest AC in France at 0.85 ha. Soil structure similar to Romanée-Conti, but surface soil depth is even less. • La Tâche: Monopoly of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Made up of two lieux-dits: La Tâche and La Tâche-Gaudichots. Encompasses a number of different soil structures: decomposed Bathonian limestone thinly covered by pebbles at top of slope; deeper, richer, more clayey soil partially mixed with fossilized oyster deposits at the bottom. • Richebourg: Made up of two lieux-dits: Les Richebourgs and Les Véroilles-sous-Richebourg. Soil is alimono-argileeux and mixed with pebbles and limestone debris. The subsoil is rosy Prémeaux limestone of the lower Bathonian period. • Romanée-Saint-Vivant: Heavier, deeper soils. Brown clay-limestone mixture mixed with pebbles on a Bajocian marl base. • La Grand-Rue: Monopoly of Domaine François Lamarche. The newest grand cru. This grand cru has the terroir, but Lamarche makes crap wines, with high yields, no canopy management, etc. • Grands-Echézeaux: Deep, brown, chalky limestone soil mixed with clay and pebbles on a Bajocian limestone base. • Echézeaux: One of the largest grand cru. Large variation in soil due to size of climat. In general, a second-division grand cru. |
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Name some vosne-romanee 1er cru
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o Les Beaux 1er:
o Monts 1er: o Aux Brûlées 1er: o Les Chaumes 1er: o Clos des Réas 1er: o Les Suchots 1er: o Les Rouges 1er: Actually in Flagey. o En Orveaux 1er: Actually in Flagey. |
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talk about the white wines of St.-Véran AC
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Mâconnais
Surrounds the village of Saint-Vérand (yes, with a ‘d’) and five other villages. Located next to Pouilly-Fuissé, this appellation overlaps the Mâconnais and Beaujolais district, and is itself bisected by the Pouilly-Fuissé AOC. Produces Chardonnay in a similar style to Pouilly-Fuissé. Great value, as it is often considered equal to Pouilly-Fuissé, but much cheaper. Received AC status in 1971. Soil is red, acidic, and sandy in the south, while limestone predominates in the north. |
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talk about the white wines of Pouilly-Fuissé AC
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Mâconnais
Finest AC of the Mâconnais. No 1er crus, but individual climat may be indicated on the label. Wave-shaped limestone hills, rich in alkaline clay (great for Chardonnay). The best Pouilly-Fuissé is full to the point of richness and capable of sumptuous succulence with time. There are five very different Pouilly-Fuissé villages: Vergisson; Solutré-Pouilly; Fuissé; Chaintré; Pouilly. There are two satellite appellations to Pouilly-Fuissé: • Pouilly-Loché AC: More typical of Mâcon wines than Pouilly-Fuissé. This village may produce Mâcon-Loché AC, Pouilly-Loché AC, or Pouilly-Vinzelles AC. • Pouilly-Vinzelles AC: More typical of Mâcon wines than Pouilly-Fuissé. |
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what techniques are used in chablis to fight frost
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• Aspersion (spray water in winter to freeze) and Smudgepots (burn fires)
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Pinot Beurot ?
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Pinot Gris of Chablis
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