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What are the climatic differences between the Northern Rhone and Southern Rhone appellations?
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The Northern Rhone is a cooler climate with a higher average altitude (160m). The vineyards are planted on the very steep slopes of the valley descending to the Rhone river. The annual average rainfall is higher (850 mm/year) compared to the south (610 mm/year). The rolling hills of the southern Rhone have an average altitude of 50m.
The chief viticultural problems of the north are poor weather at flowering and fungal disease which is very telling compared to south where their major concern is drought. |
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Who is often considered the premier producer of Côte Rôtie and what wines does he produce?
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Guigal is accredited with increasing the international name of Côte-Rôtie. Based in Ampuis in the northernmost part of the Rhone he produces La Mouline (côte blonde), La Turque (côte brune), La Landonne (côte brune).
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What are the major red wine appellations of the northern Rhone from north to south?
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Côte-Rôtie, St. Joseph, Hermitage (surrounded by Crozes-Hermitage) and Cornas.
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What grape varieties are used in Côte-Rôtie?
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Syrah with up to 20% Viognier although in practice it is usually 5-10%.
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What are the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune?
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The two parts of Côte-Rotie. The Côte Blonde is characterized by it's granite soil and the Côte Brune by schist and clay soil resulting in tougher wines.
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What is Condrieu?
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No it is not the orange liqueur!
It is a wine from the northern part of the northern Rhone valley. It is based on the viognier grape and typically has an intense but delicate bouquet of apricot and may flowers. It generally has high alcohol and is one of the premium white wines intended to be drunk young. |
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What is the largest appellation of the northern Rhone?
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St. Joseph (1000ha) - The sappiest and fastest maturing reds of the northern Rhone hail from St. Joseph. The best areas have granite soils. Among the top villages of St. Joseph, Mauves is consider the best of all.
St. Joseph also produces white wines based on Marsanne and Roussanne. |
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What is the best known appellation of the Northern Rhone?
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Hermitage - (130ha) The premium wine of the Northern Rhone based around several small vineyards; L'Hermite, La Chapelle, Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Beame, Racoule, Murets, Guoigniere, Burges and Lauds.
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Who are the most highly reputed producers of Hermitage in the Rhone Valley?
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J.L. Chave, Chapoutier, Jaboulet, Guigal (based in Côte Rôtie).
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What is Chateau Grillet?
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It is a monopole AOP in northern Rhone within the Condrieu appellation. It produces one wine, Vin Blanc de Chateau-Grillet, and is intended to be drunk after at least ten years age (a stark contrast to it's neighbour and similar wine Condrieu).
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Hoe many bottles does the DRC usually produce?
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, produces approximately 8,000 cases a year, spread throughout seven bottlings in most vintages
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What wines of Burgundy, other than Beaujolais are made with gamay?
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Gamay contributes to the reds of Mâconnais, the “field blend” Bourgogne Passetoutgrains and the sparkling red Bourgogne Mousseux wines.
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What grape may be added to reds in the Yonne département, including Irancy AOP wines?
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César may be added to reds in the Yonne département, including Irancy AOP wines.
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What name is Pinot Gris also know as in Burgundy?
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Pinot Beurot.
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This grape may be encountered as a component of reds in the Yonne department but can not be planted in the future.
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The red Tressot grape.
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Which white grape is permitted in Nuits-St-Georges AOP?
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Pinot Blanc is permitted in many Nuits-St-Georges AOP.
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What grape is planted in Bouzeron AOP?
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Bouzeron AOP in the Côte Chalonnaise provides an exception, raising wines from the Aligoté grape.
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What areas of Burgundy have Grand Cru designated vineyards?
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Grand cru wines apply only to the Côte d’Or and Chablis.
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What are Burgundy's most basic appellations?
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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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What is the largest village-named appellation of the Côte de Nuits?
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Geverey-Chambertin is the largest village-named appellation of the Côte de Nuits.
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Which villages of the Yonne département may add their name to Bourgogne AOP?
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Several villages in the Yonne département may add their name to Bourgogne AOP, including Chitry, Vézelay and Épineuil
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Which four lieux-dits were approved in the 1990s for Bourgogne AOP, although still being considered a part of the regional hierarchy?
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Four lieux-dits were approved in the 1990s for Bourgogne AOP: La Chapelle Notre Dame, Le Chapitre, Côte St-Jacques, and Montrecul. These four small appellations, while vineyard-specific, are still considered part of the regional hierarchy.
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What distinguishes the Coteaux Bourguignons AOP from Bourgogne AOP.
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Coteaux Bourguignons shares the same all-encompassing dimensions as Bourgogne AOP, but its regulations allow the inclusion of Gamay in red blends. Inexpensive blended white and rosé wines are also authorized.
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What are Côte de Beaune-Villages wines and from where can they be sourced?
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Côte de Beaune-Villages wines are red, and may be sourced from any village in the Côte de Beaune save Pommard, Volnay, Aloxe-Corton, and Beaune itself.
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What are Côte de Nuits-Villages wines and from where can they be sourced?
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Côte de Nuits-Villages wines are red or (rarely) white, and may be sourced from the villages of Fixin and Brochon in the north and Prissey, Corgoloin, and Comblanchien in the south.
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Which village in the Côte d’Or is unique in allowing red, white, and rosé wines?
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The village of Marsannay.
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Name the smallest and largest vineyards of Burgundy.
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La Romanée has less than a hectare while Corton has over 160 hectares.
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Name the four Chablis AOPs and what they produce.
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The four Chablis AOPs—Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru—produce only whites, exclusively made from Chardonnay.
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Name the 7 Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis.
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Les Clos, Vaudésir, Valmur, Les Preuses, Blanchot, Bougros, and Grenouilles.
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What two soil types dominate Chablis? What are they and do they affect quality production?
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Two soil types dominate Chablis: 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. Thus, all of the Grand Cru vineyards are planted on Kimmeridgian soils. Areas of Portlandien soils were once relegated to Petit Chablis AOP production, but controversial vineyard expansion in the latter decades of the 20th century has downplayed this distinction.
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Name the "unofficial" 8th Grand Cru vineyard of Chablis.
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La Moutonne is an unofficial "8th" grand cru comprised of parcels of both Les Preuses and Vaudésir, and a monopole of Domaine Long-Depaquit.
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Describe the grapes and style of the wines of Irancy AOP.
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The red wines of Irancy AOP are light, based on Pinot Noir, César, and Pinot Gris, and are suitable for drinking young.
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What wines can be produced in St-Bris AOP?
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St-Bris AOP allows white wines produced from Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris.
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What kinds of soil dominate the Cote d'Or and to which wines are they generally best suited.
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In general, the marl-dominated soil produces better red wines, and the limestone-dominated soil produces better whites.
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Name the Grand Cru AOP in the Cote de Nuits and in the Cote de Beaune allowed to produce both red & white wine.
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The two exceptions are Musigny and Corton, respectively. Both may produce grand cru wine of either color.
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Is there more red or white wine produced in Burgundy?
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More vineyard land is devoted to red grapes than white, and red wine production is nearly triple that of whites. Even the Côte de Beaune, home of Burgundy’s greatest Chardonnays, produces less white than red wine.
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What are the 10 Crus of Beaujolais?
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St. Amour
Juliénas Chénas Moulin-à-Vent Fleurie Chiroubles Morgon Régnié Brouilly Cote-de-Brouilly |
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Name 5 Grand Cru vineyards in Vosne-Romanee.
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La Romanée
Romanée-St-Vivant Romanée-Conti La Tache La Grande Rue Richebourg Echezeaux Grandes Echezeaux (Flagey-Echezeaux) |
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Name 5 Grand Cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin.
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(Le) Chambertin
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Mazis-Chambertin Latricières-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Chapelle-Chambertin Griotte-Chambertin Ruchottes-Chambertin |
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Name the 6 white grand cru vineyards in Burgundy.
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(Le) Montrachet
Chevalier-Montrachet Bâtard-Montrachet Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Corton-Charlemagne |
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Where is les Bonnes-Mares?
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It is on the border of Morey St. Denis and Chambolle-Musigny.
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Where is Burgundy's centre for large volume Chardonnay production?
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the Mâconnais is Burgundy's center for large-volume production of Chardonnay.
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What does the regional Mâcon AOP cover and on which grapes is it based?
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The regional appellation Mâcon AOP covers red, white and rosé wines. Reds and rosés are Gamay-based.
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What kind of wine does Mâcon-Villages AOP cover?
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Mâcon-Villages AOP wines are white and originate from one of 41 demarcated villages. If the wine is from a single village, the village name may be added in place of "Villages" on the label. Villages include Lugny, Charnay-lès-Mâcon, and Sologny.
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What kind of wines are produced in Coteaux du Lyonnais AOP?
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Red and rosé wines are produced from Gamay; white wines contain Chardonnay, Aligoté, and Pinot Blanc.
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Where is Givry?
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Cote Chalonnaise
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True or False,
Givry produces only red wines. |
False.
Blanc: Chardonnay, plus a max. 15% mixed plantings of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris Rouge: Pinot Noir plus a max. 15% mixed plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris |
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True or False,
Vergisson is a commune of Pouilly-Fuisse. |
True.
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In what year was La Grande Rue promoted to Grand Cru and where is it located?
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1992
Located in Vosne-Romanee in the Cot d'Or |
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Which white wine varietal is traditionally used to make a "kir"?
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Aligote
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Where is les Genevrieres?
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Mersault
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Where is Fourchaume?
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Chablis
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Other than Pommard and Volnay, which commune of the Côte de Beaune produces red wines exclusively?
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Blagny.
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Which of the following vineyards is an important premier cru in Meursault?
• Clos de la Roche • les Serpentières • les Perrières • Clos Napoléon • Les St-Georges |
les Perrieres
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Where is Maranges?
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Cotes de Beaune
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What is the largest Grand Cru in Burgundy?
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Corton.
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Bonnes Mares is shared between which two appellations?
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Morey St. Denis and Chambolle Musigny.
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What is the standard AOP in Jura?
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The standard appellation in the Jura is Côtes du Jura AOP.
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What are the three main red grapes of the Jura?
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The three main red grapes of the Jura allowed for red wines are Poulsard (Ploussard), Trousseau, and Pinot Noir.
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What are the main grapes in white Jura?
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The dry whites are typically 100% Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc), although Savagnin—known locally as Naturé and elsewhere as Traminer, the relative of Gewurztraminer—may be added as a blending partner.
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What grape is vin jaune made from?
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Vin jaune is exclusively made from Savagnin.
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What is vin jaune?
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Vin jaune (French for "yellow wine") is a special and characteristic type of white wine made in the Jura region in eastern France. It is similar to dry fino Sherry and gets its character from being matured in a barrel under a film of yeast, known as the voile, on the wine's surface. Vin jaune shares many similarities with Sherry, including some aromas, but unlike Sherry, it is not a fortified wine. The wine is made from the Savagnin grape, with some of the most premium examples coming from the marl based vineyards in the Château-Chalon AOC.
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Where do the best vin jaunes come from?
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Some of the most premium examples coming from the marl based vineyards in the Château-Chalon AOC.
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Name the 3 communal AOPs of Jura.
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Arbois AOP, L’Etoile AOP, and Château Chalon AOP.
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