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When can wine production be dated back to in Burgundy, and by who?
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200 AD, Chistian Monastaries - Cistercians
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Who founded the Hotel-Dieu, and what is it?
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Nicolas Rolin. Today it is the beneficiary of 50+hectacres of vines that were donated to charity. Every year production is auctioned off during Hospices de Beaune.
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How many growers operate in Clos Vougeot?
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Over 80
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Name five negociants operating in Burgundy?
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Bouchard, Faiveley, Remoissenet, Drouhin, Jadot, Jean-Claude Boisset, Louis Latour, Labouré-Roi (Along with Nicolas Potel, Olivier Laflaive, Maison Leroy, Alex Gambal, Dominique Laurent
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How many (he) is Le Montrachet?
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8
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Where is Batar-Montrachet in relation to Le Montrachet?
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Just below the south slope
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Who owns 3/4 of Musigny?
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Comte George de Vogue
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How banded Gamay from the Cotes de Nuit?
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Philipe the Bold
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What is metayage?
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sharcropping
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What is fermage?
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leasing
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How many cases a year does DRC produce, and how many bottlings?
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8,000, 8-10 (Vosne-Romanee, Corton, Echezeaux, Grands Echezeaux, St. Vivant, Romanee Conti, La Tache, Richbourg, Montrachet)
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What four communes make up the Yonne department?
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Chablis, Irancy, Auxerre, St. Bris
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What is the capital of the Cote d'Or department?
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Dijon
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What is selection massale?
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a form of vine propagation where cuttings from a particular vineyard site are grafted, as opposed to planting clones.
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What is marcottage?
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a form of selection massale, in which propagation takes place by training a branch of an existing vine and grow in to the ground and form a new roots system.
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Bourgogne Mousseux is produced with what grape?
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Gamay
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What is another name for Pinot Gris and what AOPs can it be found in?
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Pinot Beurot. Bourgogne, Bourgogne Mousseux, Bourgogne Passetoutgrains, Irancy, Cotes de Nuits Village, Marsannay, Fixin, Morey St. Denis, Chambolle Musigny
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What are some other esoteric varietals found in Burgundy, where do you find them?
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Cesar - Irancy, Tressot - Bourgogne Mousseux, Aligote - Buzeron, Morey St. Denis (Clos des Monts Luisants - Ponsont)
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What is the traditional wine used for the Kir cocktail, what is a Kir?
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Bourgogne Aligote AOP. The cocktail consists of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped up with white wine. It is a Royal if Champagne is used in place of white wine
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What are the requirements for Bourgogne Passetoutgrains?
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Min. 30% Pinot Noir; min. 15% Gamay; plus a max. 15% Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris
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What were the four lieux-dits approved in 1990 for Bourgogne AOP?
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La Chapelle Notre Damn, La Chapitre, Cote St-Jacques, and Montrecul
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What Yonne villages can add their name to Bourgogne AOP?
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Chitry, Vézelay, Epineuil
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Beaune Village wines are what style and cannot come from where?
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Red only, cannot come from Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, and Aloxe-Corton
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Nuits-Village wines come from where?
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Fixin, Brouchon, and (in the south) Prissey, Corgoloin, and Comblanchien
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What village is unique in producing all three styles of wine?
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Marsannay - White, Rose, and Red
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What is the general maximum yield for Grand Cru wine in Cote d'Or?
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35-40 hl/ha
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What is the maximum yield in Chablis?
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54 hl/ha
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Which of Burgundy’s Grand Cru vineyards is the largest vineyard in the Côtes de Nuits?
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Clos de Vougeot. Once a single 125-acre parcel owned by Cisterian monks, the vineyard has now been divided among nearly 80 different owners. It is the only Grand Cru vineyard in the Vougeot commune, and although it is classified by the boundaries of its ancient vineyard walls, there remain significant geological variations within.
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Which of Burgundy’s Grand Cru vineyards can produce both red and white wines under AOP regulations?
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Musigny produces 90% red wine, and is the only Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuits that can produce AOC white wine. Likewise, all other AOC-approved white wine producers are located in the Côtes du Beanue, and none are permitted to produce red wine, except for Corton, which produces 95% red.
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Under AOP regulations, how much white wine is allowed within a Burgundian red wine blend, and which white grapes are permitted?
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Perhaps surprisingly, Burgundian reds may contain up to 15% in total of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc or Pinot Gris, although blending is extremely rare among Grand Cru vineyards.
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What is the name of the mountainous region that separates Chablis from the Côte d’Or?
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The Morvan, which puts 62 miles between the two regions (although officially part of Burgundy, Chablis is actually located closer to Champagne, and was once considered part of that region).
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Name the seven Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis, and point out the largest one.
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Les Clos, Vaudesir, Valmur, Les Preuses, Blanchot, Bougros, Grenouilles
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Aside from Musigny, what Grand Cru vineyard shares space in the Chambolle-Musigny commune?
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Bonnes Mares
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What is the smallest de facto production of all Burgundy AOCs?
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Charlemagne, which produced only about 900 bottles of wine in 2008. Producers entitled to use the “Charlemagne” AOP can also use the “Corton-Charlemagne” AOC, and almost all producers choose the latter.
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Which is Burgundy’s largest Grand Cru vineyard?
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Corton (160 ha)
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Name the nine Grand Cru vineyards of the Gevrey-Chambertin commune, and identify which one is also known as Mazoyères-Chambertin.
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Chambertin-Clos de Bèz, Charmes-Chambertin (also known as Mazoyères-Chambertin), Chapelle-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, Le Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, and Ruchottes-Chambertin.
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Aside from Chambertin itself, which of the other eight Grand Cru vineyards in the Gevrey-Chambertin commune are permitted to use the Chambertin AOC?
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Only Chambertin-Clos de Bèze may be sold under the Chambertin AOC, although this is rarely practiced since Chambetin-Clos de Béze has a superior reputation.
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Of the the nine Grand Cru vineyards in the Gevrey-Chambertin commune, which one is located the closest to the town of Gevrey-Chambertin itself?
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Mazis-Chambertin, sometimes seen as Mazy-Chambertin
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Which two Grand Cru vineyards in the Gevrey-Chambertin commune have the greatest restrictions on production?
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Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze are restricted to 35 hectoliters per hectare, while the other seven Grand Cru vineyards can produce 37 hectoliters per hectare.
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Name the five Grand Cru vineyards located in the Morey-Saint-Denis commune, and identify any monopoles. Which of the five was awarded Grand Cru status most recently?
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Clos de Tart (the only monopole), Bonnes Mares, Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, and Clos des Lambrays (awarded Grand Cru status in 1981).
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What are the Grand Crus of Vosnee-Romanee?
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Romanée-Conti (monopole), La Romanée (monopole), La Tâche (monopole), Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and La Grande Rue (monopole, and Grand Cru since 1992, although status is retroactive to prior vintages).
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Within the communes of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, which Grand Cru vineyards are located within both villages?
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Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet. The other two Grand Cru vineyards located in Puligny-Montrachet are Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet, while the third Grand Cru vineyard of Chassagne-Montrachet is Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.
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What is the typical maximum production for the wines of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet?
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40 hectoliters per hectare, which offers slightly more production than the 35 hectoliters per hectare allowed for most of Burgundy’s red wine producers.
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Among the nomenclature for French wine labels, what is the difference between “Montrachet” and “Le Montrachet”?
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The former wines are produced in the Pugliny-Montrachet commune, while the latter wines are produced in the Chassagne-Montrachet commune.
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Aside from Clos de Vougeut, which is Burgundy’s most “owned” vineyard?
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Échezeaux was divided among 80 owners by the early 2000s, while Grands Échexeaux was divided among 25 different owners.
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What are some of the more notable Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis?
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Montee de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, Montmains, Mont de Milieu
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What are the primary types of soil found in Burgundy?
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Oolitic Limestone and Marl.
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What is the only red Grand Cru in Beaune?
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Corton
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What is the only white Grand Cru in the Cote de Nuits
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Musigny
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What are the barrels used in Burgundy called and how big are they?
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Piece, 228 liters
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What are some of the vinification methods that make the wines of Burgundy unique?
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de-stemming the grapes (or not), barrique (old or new), cold pre-soaking, fermentation temperature, natural or cultured yeast, filter or no filter
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What are the white AOPs of the Cote de Nuits?
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Marsannay, Fixin, Morey St. Denis, Vougeot, Nuits St. George
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Who is the sole producer of Grand Cru white wine in the Cote de Nuits
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Comte Georges de Vogue - in Musigny
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What are some of the top Premier Cru sites in Chambertin?
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Clos St. Jacques, Lavaux St. Jacques and Les Cazetiers.
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Which village in the Cote d'Or has the most Grand Crus? Name Them...
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Gevry-Chambertin (9)
Mazis, Ruchottes, Clos de Beze, Chapelle, Griotte, Latricieres, Mazoyeres |
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Name three top producers in Chmabertin?
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Domaine Forrier, Armand Rousseau, Claude Dugat, Domaine Ponsot
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What are the three white permitted in red Grand Cru Burgundy and at what percentage?
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Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay - at 15%
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What is the min alcohol level for Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Rouge?
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11.5%, 11%, 10.5%
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What are the 5 Grand Crus of Morey St Denis?
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Clos de La Roche, Clos St. Denis, Clos des Lambrays, Clos de Tart, Bonnes Mares (shared with Chambole-Musigny)
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Name some top producers in Morey St. Denis.
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Domaine Dujac, Rousseau, Domaine des Lambrays, Mommessin (monopole of Clos de Tart), Ponsot
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What is the largest Grand Cru in Morey St Denis?
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Clos de La Roche - 16.9ha
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What is the only Rose appellation in Burgundy?
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Marsannay AOP
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What is planted in the Monst Luisants climat, where is it, who makes some?
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Aligote, Morey St. Denis, Domaine Ponsot
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Who owns a great deal of Musigny?
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George de Vogue
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Name a few of the top producers in Chambolle Musigny
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Fredric Munier, Roumier, George de Vogue, Anne Gros, Pirrot Minot
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What is the largest Grand Cru in the Cotes de Nuits?
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Clos de Vougeot
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What are the monopoles of Vosne Romanee, who owns them?
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La Tache - DRC, La Grand Rue - Francois La Marche, Romanee Conti - DRC, La Romanee - Liger Belair
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What is unique about La Romanee?
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It is a monopole and the smallest AOP in Burgundy, and all of France
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What are some quality Premier cru properties in Vosnee Romanee
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Beau Monts, Aux Malconsorts, Les Gaudichots
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What three villages represent part of Corton Grand Cru, how big is it?
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Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, 160 ha
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The white wine of Aloxe-Corton are bottled as what?
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Corton-Charlemagne AOP, very rarely as Charlemagne AOP
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What are the top 1er Crus of Beaune?
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Les Greves, Les Marconnets, Les Teurons, Les Perrieres
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What are the top 1er cru sites of Beaune?
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Les Marconnets, Clos du Roi, Greves
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When is the Hospice du Beaune celebrated, how many acres do they own?
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The third Sunday of November, 58 ha
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What is the top 1er cru site in Pernand-Vergelesses?
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Ill de Vergelesses
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What are the top 1er crus of Pommard, producers?
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Les Rugiens (bas and haut), Les Epenot. Comte Armand, Domaine Lejeune, Jean-Marc Boillot
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What 1er cru is considered Volnay if planted with Pinot and Meursault if planted with Chardonnay?
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Santenots
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What are some of the top 1er cru sites and producer of Volnay?
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Les Chenes, Santenot, Clos les Ducs, Les Cailleret. Producers include, Michel Lafarge, Coche, Pousse d'Or, Marques d'Angerville, Hubert de Montille
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What are the top 1er crus of Meursault, and three great producers?
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Aux Perrieres, Genevrieres, Les Charmes. Top producers include Guy Roulot (Jean-Marc), Comtes Lafon, and Coche Dury
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What appellations from outside of Meursault's geographical limited can be bottled as Meursault?
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Blagny AOP (white only), Volnay's Santenots 1er cru (white only)
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What are some top lieux-dits in Meursault?
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Les Tillets, Les Chevalliers, Les Rougeots, Clos/En la Bar, Les Narvaux
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What was Chassagne production originally known for?
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Red wine ~ 80% of production in the 19th century
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What is the one 1er cru Chassagne has all to inself?
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Criots-Batard-Montrachet
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What vineyards does Chassagne share with Puligny?
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Montrachet and Batar-Montrachet
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What two villages in the Cote de Beaune have no 1er crus?
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Chorey Le Beaune and St. Romain
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What are some top 1er cru sites in Chassagne?
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Les Chenevottes, En Cailleret, Les Vergers, Morgeot, Les Grandes Ruchottes
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What is the most ubiquitous village appellation in Macon?
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Vire, and maybe Clesse
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What is the top AOP in Macon?
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Puilly Fuisse
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What is the name of the river that runs through Chablis, where does it come from?
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Serien River, tributary of the Yonne River. - From the NW
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What is important about Fourchaume and Montee de Tennerre?
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They both have SW facing aspect.
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What is produced in Bouzeron, by who, and where?
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Aligote, A & F Villande make good stuff, in Cote Chalonnaise
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What are the grapes used in the Cote Chalonnaise?
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Pinot Nior, Gamay (red) Chardonnay, Aligote, Pinot Gris (Beurot), Pinot Liebault, Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet),
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What is a synonym for Pinot Gris?
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Pinot Beurot
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Who are some of the top producers in the Cote Chalonnaise?
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Henri Jacquesson, Jean Paul Jablot, A & F Villaine
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What is unique about Montagny?
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Every vineyard is either 1er Cru or Village, and it is white only (just like Bouzeron - though Chardonnay dominates)
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Where can one find 1er Cru red wines in the Cote Chalonnaise?
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Rully, Mercurey, and Givry
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Name some good producers in Macon...
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Lafon, Domaine Laflaive, Larochettes, Oliver Merlin
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What river runs along the Eastern boarder of the Cote Maconnais?
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The Saone River
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What style wines are produced in Macon AOP and what are the grapes that are primarily used?
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Red, Wine, Rose - Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Liebaut, and Aligote
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What are the AOPs of Macon
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Macon, Pouilly Fusse, Pouilly-Loche, Pouilly Vinzelles, Vire-Clesse, and St. Veran
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What are the styles of Beaujolais?
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red, white, rose
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What are the grapes of Beaujolais blanc?
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Chardonnay, and Aligote (if planted pre-2005)
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What is the alcohol requirement for Beaujolais Superior?
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10%
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What is the chemical biproduct of carbonic maceration?
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Amyl acetate and ethyl acetate
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What are two other types of Gamay permitted in the production of Beaujolais Rouge?
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Gamay de Bouze and Gamay de Chaudenay
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What is the smallest Cru of Beaujolais?
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Chenas. BTW Chene mean oak in French.
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Which AOPs in the Cote d'Nuits can produce white wine?
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Marsanny, Fixin, Morey St Denis, Vougeot, and Nuits St George. (Chambertin, Chambolle, Vosnes-Romanee are all red only)
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Which AOPs in the Cote d'Nuits produce red only?
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Gevry Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vosnes-Romanee
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What village may append its name to Vosne Romanee?
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Flagey-Echezeaux
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What village may append its name to Nuits St. George?
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Premeaux
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Where is Aux Malconsorts?
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Vosnee Romannee, 1er Cru
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