Burgundy's Vineyard Classification
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Which organization formalized the current classification of Burgundy vineyards in the 1930s?

  • The medieval monks
  • The French government (correct)
  • The Burgundy Wine Association
  • The vineyard owners
  • How many tiers are there in the classification of Burgundy vineyards in the Côte d’Or?

  • Three
  • Five
  • Four (correct)
  • Two
  • Which appellation is the highest in the hierarchy of Burgundy vineyards?

  • Premier cru
  • Regional or generic appellations
  • Communal or village appellations
  • Grand cru (correct)
  • What percentage of production in Burgundy comes from grand cru wines?

    <p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Burgundy has the classification stopping at premier cru?

    <p>Côte Chalonnaise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many appellations are there in Burgundy, excluding Beaujolais?

    <p>84</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the labelling term used for grand cru wines in the Côte d’Or?

    <p>The name of the grand cru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are used as the basis for the classification of Burgundy vineyards?

    <p>Soil, aspect, and microclimate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation was introduced in 2017 in the Côte d’Or?

    <p>Bourgogne Côte d’Or</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Burgundy is in the process of formalizing premier cru status for some of its vineyards?

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

    Which region has premiers crus that are additional geographical denominations related to a village, not appellations in their own right?

    <p>Côte d’Or</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the labeling for a wine that comes from more than one premier cru vineyard in the Côte d’Or region?

    <p>Village + Premier Cru without vineyard name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation can be followed by an additional geographical denomination that can be a general area or a village?

    <p>Bourgogne Chitry AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grand cru vineyard is slightly over 50 hectares in size?

    <p>Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grand cru vineyard is the smallest, with a size of just 0.84 hectares?

    <p>La Romanée Grand Cru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification system in the Côte d’Or region a guarantee of?

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

    Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with poorer soils?

    <p>Middle section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with richer soils?

    <p>Lowest section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do all wines from Clos de Vougeot label say on their labels?

    <p>Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range of quality of wines from a small appellation in the Côte d’Or region depend on?

    <p>Reputation and skill of the domaine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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