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20 Cards in this Set
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Name the districts of Burgundy.
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Chablis (Yonne)
Cotes de Nuits (Cote-d'Or) Hautes Cotes de Nuits (Cote-d'Or) Cote de Beaune (Cote-d'Or) Hautes Cotes de Beaune (Cote-d'Or) Cote Chalonnaise (Saone-et-Loire) Cote Maconnaise (Saone-et-Loire) Beaujolais (Rhone) |
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What are the main red varietals in Burgundy? White?
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1. Pinot Noir, Gamay
2. Chardonnay, Aligote, Pinot Blanc |
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Talk about Grand Cru in Burgundy.
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2% total production, they are sold under the vineyard. (ex: Batard-Montrachet)
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Talk about Premier Cru in Burgundy.
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Sold under the name of the individual vineyard, ex: Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean Premier Cru
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Talk about regional wines from Burgundy.
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The most basic regional appellations include Bourgogne AOP, the basic designation for red, white, and rosé wines, and Crémant de Bourgogne AOP, Burgundy’s méthode traditionnelle sparkling appellation. Grapes for either may be sourced throughout Burgundy.
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Talk about village wines from Burgundy.
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Labeled by commune, they express a more specific expression of terroir. Village wines are restricted in color by village.
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What is unique about the village Marsannay?
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It is unique because it allows red, white and rose wines to be produced.
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What is the main difference between a Bordeaux GC / PC and a Burgundy GC / PC?
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In Bordeaux, they are awarded to individual producers / chateaus. In Burgundy, they are awarded to vineyards. If a premier cru chateau solds some of its vineyards to an unclassified producer, they would no longer be PC.
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What kind of soil is used in Chablis?
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Kimmeridgian and Portlandien. Both are a mixture of limestone and clay, containing marine fossil layers. Kimmeridgian limestone is younger and is highly regarded as the better soil for the grape. All GCs in Chablis are planted on Kimmeridgian.
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What are the four classifications of Chablis?
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Grand Cru Chablis
Premier Cru Chablis Chablis Petit Chablis |
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What are the 7 Grand Cru vineyards located in Chablis?
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All located on south-facing slopes.
1. Vaudesirs 2. Les Clos 3. Grenouilles 4. Les Preuses 5. Bougros 6. Valmur 7. Blanchots |
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Talk about St-Bris AOP.
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Comes from a small cluster of villages SE of Chablis. It is made from the Sauvignon grape, and is a dry white wine similar in style to the Sauvignon wines from central vineyards of the Loire.
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Talk about Irancy AOP.
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Red wine made within St-Bris district. Made from Pinot Noir, Tressot, and Cesar. Sold under Bourgogne-Irancy AOP.
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How many Grand Cru Vineyards are there in Burgundy? How many are located in the Cote de Nuits?
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24 total with 23 in the Cote de Nuits.
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What river runs through the Chablis district?
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Serein River
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What Grand Cru vineyard is located in both Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-St-Denis?
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Bonnes-Mares, with the majority being located in Chambolle-Musigny.
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Name the 2 Grand Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny.
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1. Bonnes-Mares (Bun Mar)
2. Musigny (moo-see-nyee) |
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Name the 8 Grand Cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin.
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1. Chambertin
2. Chambertin-Clos de Beze 3. Chapelle-Chambertin 4. Charmes-Chambertin 5. Griottes-Chambertin 6. Latricieres-Chambertin 7. Mazis-Chambertin 8. Ruchottes-Chambertin |
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Name the 6 Grand Cru vineyards of Vosne-Romanee (vohn-ro-mah-nay).
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1. Richebourg
2. La Tache 3. La Romanee 4. Romanee-Conti 5. Romanee-St-Vivant 6. Grande Rue |
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Name the 2 Grand Cru vineyards of Flagey-Echezeaux
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1. Grands Echezeaux
2. Echezeaux |
