20 Questions
Which organization formalized the current classification of Burgundy vineyards in the 1930s?
The French government
How many tiers are there in the classification of Burgundy vineyards in the Côte d’Or?
Four
Which appellation is the highest in the hierarchy of Burgundy vineyards?
Grand cru
What percentage of production in Burgundy comes from grand cru wines?
1%
Which region in Burgundy has the classification stopping at premier cru?
Côte Chalonnaise
How many appellations are there in Burgundy, excluding Beaujolais?
84
What is the labelling term used for grand cru wines in the Côte d’Or?
The name of the grand cru
Which factors are used as the basis for the classification of Burgundy vineyards?
Soil, aspect, and microclimate
Which appellation was introduced in 2017 in the Côte d’Or?
Bourgogne Côte d’Or
Which region in Burgundy is in the process of formalizing premier cru status for some of its vineyards?
Mâconnais
Which region has premiers crus that are additional geographical denominations related to a village, not appellations in their own right?
Côte d’Or
What is the labeling for a wine that comes from more than one premier cru vineyard in the Côte d’Or region?
Village + Premier Cru without vineyard name
Which appellation can be followed by an additional geographical denomination that can be a general area or a village?
Bourgogne Chitry AOC
Which grand cru vineyard is slightly over 50 hectares in size?
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Which grand cru vineyard is the smallest, with a size of just 0.84 hectares?
La Romanée Grand Cru
What is the classification system in the Côte d’Or region a guarantee of?
Reputation
Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with poorer soils?
Middle section
Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with richer soils?
Lowest section
What do all wines from Clos de Vougeot label say on their labels?
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
What does the range of quality of wines from a small appellation in the Côte d’Or region depend on?
Reputation and skill of the domaine
Test your knowledge of Burgundy's vineyard classification and learn about the detailed categorization of lieux-dits. Explore the history and significance of this unique classification system in the world of wine.
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