Burgundy Climate Quiz
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Which region in Burgundy has a climate that is typically slightly drier and warmer than the Côte d’Or?

  • Mâconnais (correct)
  • Dijon
  • Morvan
  • Chablis
  • What is the average annual rainfall in these parts of Burgundy?

  • 300 millimeters
  • 500 millimeters
  • 700 millimeters (correct)
  • 900 millimeters
  • Which grape varieties are suitable for the relatively short summers in these parts of Burgundy?

  • Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (correct)
  • Riesling and Gewürztraminer
  • Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah
  • What factors influence the potential quality of individual vineyard sites in these parts of Burgundy?

    <p>Aspect, altitude, degree of slope, and soils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a cool vintage in these parts of Burgundy result in for Pinot Noir wines?

    <p>Under-ripe tannins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a significant problem for vineyards in these parts of Burgundy if severe?

    <p>Frost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recent weather phenomenon has made the vines in these parts of Burgundy more vulnerable to frost?

    <p>Warmer than usual winters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a problem throughout the growing season in these parts of Burgundy?

    <p>Hail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can significantly impact the yield and quality of wines in these parts of Burgundy?

    <p>Vineyard site and weather of each vintage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a threat at harvest in these parts of Burgundy?

    <p>Frost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can lead to reduced yields or even a total loss of the vine crop in April-May?

    <p>Excessive rainfall during the growing season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method has played a critical role in alleviating problems caused by hail damage?

    <p>Sorting tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Burgundy was particularly badly affected by hail between 2012 and 2015?

    <p>Côte de Beaune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern for growers in a hot, dry vintage where irrigation is not permitted?

    <p>Drought-stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect and elevation are critical factors determining the style and quality of wines in Burgundy?

    <p>Aspect and elevation of vineyards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vineyard location in the Côte Chalonnaise has some of the best south-east facing slopes?

    <p>Bouzeron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soil is more dominant in the Côte de Nuits, where most highly regarded Pinot Noir wines are grown?

    <p>Limestone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Burgundy has more clay in the soil and deeper soils, where most highly regarded Chardonnay wines come from?

    <p>Côte de Beaune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a source of continuing problems in vineyards, even in gently sloping vineyards such as the walled Clos de Vougeot?

    <p>Erosion and movement of soils down the slopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of vineyards at the bottom of the slope in Burgundy?

    <p>Greater fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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