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Which organization formalized the current classification of Burgundy vineyards in the 1930s?
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?
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?
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?
What percentage of production in Burgundy comes from grand cru wines?
Which region in Burgundy has the classification stopping at premier cru?
Which region in Burgundy has the classification stopping at premier cru?
How many appellations are there in Burgundy, excluding Beaujolais?
How many appellations are there in Burgundy, excluding Beaujolais?
What is the labelling term used for grand cru wines in the Côte d’Or?
What is the labelling term used for grand cru wines in the Côte d’Or?
Which factors are used as the basis for the classification of Burgundy vineyards?
Which factors are used as the basis for the classification of Burgundy vineyards?
Which appellation was introduced in 2017 in the Côte d’Or?
Which appellation was introduced in 2017 in the Côte d’Or?
Which region in Burgundy is in the process of formalizing premier cru status for some of its vineyards?
Which region in Burgundy is in the process of formalizing premier cru status for some of its vineyards?
Which region has premiers crus that are additional geographical denominations related to a village, not appellations in their own right?
Which region has premiers crus that are additional geographical denominations related to a village, not appellations in their own right?
What is the labeling for a wine that comes from more than one premier cru vineyard in the Côte d’Or region?
What is the labeling for a wine that comes from more than one premier cru vineyard in the Côte d’Or region?
Which appellation can be followed by an additional geographical denomination that can be a general area or a village?
Which appellation can be followed by an additional geographical denomination that can be a general area or a village?
Which grand cru vineyard is slightly over 50 hectares in size?
Which grand cru vineyard is slightly over 50 hectares in size?
Which grand cru vineyard is the smallest, with a size of just 0.84 hectares?
Which grand cru vineyard is the smallest, with a size of just 0.84 hectares?
What is the classification system in the Côte d’Or region a guarantee of?
What is the classification system in the Côte d’Or region a guarantee of?
Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with poorer soils?
Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with poorer soils?
Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with richer soils?
Which section of the Clos de Vougeot vineyard is known for producing wines with richer soils?
What do all wines from Clos de Vougeot label say on their labels?
What do all wines from Clos de Vougeot label say on their labels?
What does the range of quality of wines from a small appellation in the Côte d’Or region depend on?
What does the range of quality of wines from a small appellation in the Côte d’Or region depend on?
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