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Burgundy wine region

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What type of climate is Burgundy considered to be? Northern Continental
Which two grapes are mostly produced in Burgundy? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Name the five wine districts in Burgundy: Chablis, Cotes d'Or, Cote Chalonnaise, Maconnais, Beaujolais
What does Grand Cru wine from Burgundy mean? Wine from the best vineyards
What does the 1er stand for in wine lables and what tier is it considered? Premier Cru, second best
Describe what a Negociant is? A merchant who trades grapes, juice or wine who can control the production of wines through larger appellations who have their own trademarks and styles and have increasing ownership of the actual grape grown in the last ten years.
Fill in the blank: Most Beaujolias are blended, bottled and sold by __________ who have the right to label them under their own name Negociants
Is noble rot typically used in Burgundy? No
Are the AC's or AOC's in Burgundy defined by Geographical boundaries that are limited to soil types, climate and terrior? Yes
Name the three top levels of AC's in Burgundy: Regional AC, District AC and Village/Commune AC
What is the name of the grape variety that is used for blending purposes for production of the Cremant de Bourgogne? Aligote
What is the name of the grape variety that predominately grown in Beaujolais that is considered a fruity red grape? Gamay
Name all four grape varietals grown in Burgundy: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligote and Gamay
What is the collective name for the Cote de Nuits and the Cote de Beaune? Cote D'Or
Which grape variety is planted virtually entirely in Cote de Nuits? Pinot Noir
Which two grape varieties are planted in the Cote de Beaune? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Which district in Burgundy is isolated from the rest of Burgundy that is closer to Champagne that has Kimmeridgian soil? Chablis
Which white grape variety is planted and produced in Chablis? Chardonnay
Which district in Burgundy has seven Grand Cru AC's? Chablis
Fill in the blank: The _______ district in Burgundy is typically known for un-oaking their wines. Chablis
Are there any Gand Crus in Cote Chalonnaise? No
Which two grape varietals is Cote Chalonnaise known for? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Are there any Grand Crus or Premier Crus in Maconnaise? No
Fill in the blank: The __________ district in Burgundy is known mostly for it's white wine made from the Chardonnay grape Maconnaise
Fill in the blanks: Maconniase produces red wine from these two grapes ____________ and _________. Pinot Noir and Gamay
Which district in Burgundy is famous for producing wine from the Gamay grape that is the name of the place as well as the wine? Beaujolais
Explain what Carbonic Maceration does: Taking whole clusters of grapes and fermenting in the tank with fermentation happening in each grape
Which grape in Beaujolais is typically grown and used in production? Gamay
Which AOC in Burgundy bottles and sells a third-half of it's wine within six months of harvest and is the only region in the world known for this? Beaujolais Nouveau/Primeur
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