Flashcards in C15 - Burgundy Deck (111)
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How is the climate of burgundy best described?
Cool continental in the north around Chablis and moderate continental further south
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What negative effects can rain have specifically in Burgundy?
Frequently disrupts flowering in early summer and harvest later in the year
3
Which Burgundy grape is particularly susceptible to grey rot?
Pinot Noir
4
What is the climatic hazard particular to the Chablis area of Burgundy?
Spring frosts
5
How late can spring frosts appear in Chablis?
May
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Other than frosts, what else can cause a large problem in Burgundy?
Summer hail
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Where are the more basic, village level vineyards usually located in Burgundy?
On flat sites or at the bottom of slopes
8
Where are premier or grand cru vineyards of Burgundy often found?
Mid-slope
9
Name a beneficial climatic feature of a vineyard site being mid-slope rather than lower
They are less prone to frost
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What additional locational feature do the very top Burgundy vineyards share?
South or east facing exposure
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Other than light exposure, why is it beneficial for the best vineyards to be south or east facing?
They are sheltered from prevailing westerly winds
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What is the soil type in Burgundy?
The soils are very varied
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Why is there so much soil variation in Burgundy?
A result of a large number of geological faults combined with gradual erosion
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What is the reason linked to subtle changes in wine-style in Burgundy?
Variation in soil type
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How does soil quality vary dependant on topography?
Soils on hillsides are shallower and better drained
Soil on flat land is deeper and more fertile
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What are the grapes used in Burgundy wine production?
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Aligoté
Gamay
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What proportion of total vineyard area does Pinot Noir account for in Burgundy?
Over a third
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Where in Burgundy is Pinot Noir grown?
Throughout, but the most important plantings are in the Côte d'Or
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What flavours does Burgundian Pinot Noir typically express? Acidity and tannin?
Red fruit flavours in youth
Evolve into flavours of earth, game and mushroom
High acidity
Low to medium tannin
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Which practice has gradually become more popular in Burgundian vinification of Pinot Noir?
The use of whole bunches
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How long is Pinot Noir typically aged in Burgundy's best wines?
16 to 18 months in barrel
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What are Pinot Noirs generally aged in in Burgundy?
New oak for a period (though this does depend on the producer)
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What proportion of vineyard area in Burgundy does Chardonnay usually account for?
Nearly half
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Describe the character of Chardonnay in Burgundy
Steely and high acid in Chablis
Complex and expressive in Côte d'Or
Full bodied and riper in Mâcon
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Where was the modern style of premium Chardonnay production founded?
Burgundy
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What are the four modern techniques used in Chardonnay production in Burgundy that now contribute to the world's most famous Chardonnays?
Barrel fermentation
Barrel ageing (6-9 months typically)
MLF
Using lees during maturation
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What is still in high debate when it comes to Burgundian vinification of Chardonnay?
How much new oak ageing is appropriate
The appropriate amount of toasting for barrels
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How long can the best Burgundian Chardonnay age for?
Ten years or more
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What problem was discovered with Burgundian Chardonnays 15 years ago?
They were not ageing as expected
Some were showing signs of premature oxidation
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