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Wine Class January 27, 2015 (and Monday February 2 – in Villagio)
French Connection II – Pinot Noir and Bourgogne (Burgundy) Region
Clifton Wine & Tasting Room
7145 Main St, Clifton,
VA703-266-
1607
Major Wine
Regions of France:1. Bordeaux2. Champagne3. Burgundy 4. Beaujolais5. Loire Valley6. Alsace7. Rhone8. Languedoc-
Roussillon9. Provence10.Southwest (~)11.Jura12.Savoy13.Corsica
Burgundy Characteristics:-Semi-continental climate (Atlantic and some Mediterranean influence in the south)- Produces 6% of French wine (66% White;
34% Red). Includes 101 AOCs about 25% AOC total (33 Grand Cru; 635 1st Cru;44 Village AOCs; 24 Regional AOCs)
- Stretches 140 Miles from North to SouthMain Grapes:Pinot Noir, ChardonnayOthers: Aligoté, Gamay
Six Wine Producing Areas:Chablis and the Grand AuxerroisCôtes de Nuits: Mainly Reds; Gevery Chambertin; Nuits St. GeorgeCôtes de Beaune: Known for Whites; Meursault; Montrachet; Reds: Pommard &Volnay – Along with Côte de Nuits makes up the Côte d’Or)Côte Chalonnaise: Reds & Whites; Mercurey; Rully; GivryMacônnais Mainly Whites: Poully-Fuisse Châtillonnais (Cremant d Bourgogne-sparkling wines)Discussed as part of class
Pinot Noir Grape:Thrives in cool climates; finicky-grape that portrays the essence of terroir: Fruity, earthy, elegant. Originated in Burgundy. Key growing areas: Champagne; Burgundy; New Zealand; Oregon; Coastal California; Alto Adige (IT)
BurgundyWine Areas & Key
Villages
Note: it is difficult to summarize Burgundy in 1 slide. Please forgive obvious omissions!!!
Beaujolais: not part of Burgundy
Wines of Burgundy II
French Wines “Background Information”
French Wine Classifications
AOC/AOPs
IGP (formerly Vin de Pays. Geographic
based, Winemaking Rules)
Most restrictive quality designation
Vins sans IG (wines without geographic indication
Formerly Table Wines)
Burgundy Labels
Grand Cru Labels: Vineyard (or Climate) only
1st Cru Labels- Vineyard and Village name
AOC: Appellation d’Orgine ContrôléeAOP: Appellation d’Origine Protégée