Burgundy
- 1.
Burgundy is in which part of France?
- A.
North
- B.
South
- C.
East
- D.
West
Correct Answer
C. East -
- 2.
What is the climate like in Burgundy?
- A.
Hot way and dry
- B.
Differences in vintage year from village to village
- C.
Continental
- D.
Potential for frost, ail and heavy rains
- E.
Big differences in vintage quality from year to year
Correct Answer(s)
B. Differences in vintage year from village to village
C. Continental
D. Potential for frost, ail and heavy rains
E. Big differences in vintage quality from year to year -
- 3.
Which are the top two white grape varieties in Burgundy?
- A.
Souvignon
- B.
Chardonnay
- C.
Aligote
- D.
Pinot Noir
Correct Answer(s)
B. Chardonnay
C. Aligote -
- 4.
Which are the top 2 Red grape varieties used in Burgundy?
- A.
Pinot Noir
- B.
Cabernet Souvignon
- C.
Gammy
- D.
Noir
Correct Answer(s)
A. Pinot Noir
C. Gammy -
- 5.
What is the law governing body in Burgundy?
- A.
DO
- B.
INV
- C.
AOC
- D.
DOC
Correct Answer
C. AOC -
- 6.
How many AOC's are there in Burgundy today?
- A.
100
- B.
110
- C.
97
- D.
105
Correct Answer
A. 100 -
- 7.
Burgundy classification of wine is based on a what?
- A.
Yields
- B.
Rating of the vineyards
- C.
Type of Wine
- D.
Vintage Year
Correct Answer
B. Rating of the vineyards -
- 8.
What is the name for the best vineyard sites in Burgundy which mean great growth?
- A.
Region
- B.
Gran Cru
- C.
Village/commune
- D.
Premier Cru
Correct Answer
B. Gran Cru -
- 9.
What is the name for the vineyard sites that are know for producing excellent wines well above the average for a commune in Burgundy which mean great first growth?
- A.
Region
- B.
Village/Commune
- C.
Grand Cru
- D.
Premier Cru
Correct Answer
D. Premier Cru -
- 10.
What is the name for the vineyard sites that are know for having the lowest level of classification within Burgundy?
- A.
Region
- B.
Village
- C.
Gran Cru
- D.
Premier Cru
Correct Answer
A. Region -
- 11.
What is the name for the vineyard sites that will vary more in quality but should provide enjoyable wines within Burgundy?
- A.
Region
- B.
Village
- C.
Gran Cru
- D.
Gran Premier
Correct Answer
B. Village -
- 12.
These low priced branded wines can be made from either Chardonnay or Gamay and/or Pinot Noir sourced from the greater Burgundy region
- A.
Village
- B.
Coteaux Bourguignons
- C.
Bourgogned Cote d'Or
- D.
Commune
Correct Answer
B. Coteaux Bourguignons -
- 13.
The term Gout de terroir means what?
- A.
The Taste of soil
- B.
Flavor of the site
- C.
Dirt of the territory
- D.
Soil of the area
Correct Answer
B. Flavor of the site -
- 14.
Terroir which is the flavor of the site takes into account which of the following?
- A.
Color of the soil
- B.
Soil
- C.
Slope
- D.
Drainage
- E.
Rainfall
- F.
Position of slope in relation to the sun
- G.
Elevation and microclimate factors
Correct Answer(s)
B. Soil
C. Slope
D. Drainage
E. Rainfall
F. Position of slope in relation to the sun
G. Elevation and microclimate factors -
- 15.
As one climbs the classification system in burgundy what happens to the amount of wine produced?
- A.
Increases
- B.
Decreases
- C.
Stays the same
Correct Answer
B. Decreases -
- 16.
As the site gets more specific, what happens to the amount of production and price?
- A.
Decreases and increases
- B.
Increases and Decreases
- C.
Decreases and Decreases
Correct Answer
A. Decreases and increases -
- 17.
How many grower/producers are there in Burgundy?
- A.
4100
- B.
4200
- C.
4300
- D.
4400
Correct Answer
C. 4300 -
- 18.
There are many small producers with very limited acreage producing a few thousand cases a year. The individual winemakers perosnality shapes the wine style.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
Small producer made wines from burgundy can be identified by which of the following terms on the label?
- A.
Mis en bouteille au domaine
- B.
Mis au domaine
- C.
Mis en bouteille a la propriete
- D.
Mis Au Propriete
- E.
Mis en bouteille dos
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mis en bouteille au domaine
B. Mis au domaine
C. Mis en bouteille a la propriete -
- 20.
These people buy up grapes from many different growers from specific vineyards make or blend and bottle the wine and sell it under their own name.
- A.
Small Wine makers
- B.
Producers
- C.
Negociants
Correct Answer
C. Negociants -
- 21.
Negociant wines will state on the label....it means bottle by the firm
- A.
Mis en bouteille au domaine
- B.
Mis au domaine
- C.
Mis en bouteille par
- D.
Mis en bouteille a la propriete
Correct Answer
C. Mis en bouteille par -
- 22.
Negociants are not allowed to use the appellation of origin for the source of the grapes?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 23.
All of the following are classifications of Beaujolais except for
- A.
Beaujolais Nouveau
- B.
Beaujolais Superieur
- C.
Beaujolais Villages (30 villages)
- D.
Cru Beaujolais (top10 villages)
- E.
Beaujolais Premier
Correct Answer
E. Beaujolais Premier -
- 24.
Which of the following are part of the spice group of burgundies?
- A.
Pepper
- B.
Cinnamon
- C.
Cloves
- D.
Roasted
- E.
Vanilla
Correct Answer(s)
A. Pepper
B. Cinnamon
C. Cloves
E. Vanilla -
- 25.
Which of the following is included in the fire group ?
- A.
Cinnamon
- B.
Smoke
- C.
Roasted
- D.
Caramel
- E.
Nuts
- F.
Coffee
Correct Answer(s)
B. Smoke
C. Roasted
D. Caramel
E. Nuts
F. Coffee -
- 26.
Which of the following is included in the Animal group of burgundy?
- A.
Aged meat
- B.
Fresh mean
- C.
Game
- D.
Animal feet
- E.
Animal Skin
- F.
Animal Fur
Correct Answer(s)
A. Aged meat
B. Fresh mean
C. Game
E. Animal Skin
F. Animal Fur -
- 27.
Which of the following is included in the growing group of burgundies?
- A.
Soil wet and dry grass
- B.
Green and dried hay trees
- C.
Forest, Wood, Cut lumber leaves
- D.
Green and dried
- E.
Wet leaves
Correct Answer(s)
A. Soil wet and dry grass
B. Green and dried hay trees
C. Forest, Wood, Cut lumber leaves
D. Green and dried -
- 28.
When should you drink White burgundy Simple AOC Bourgogne Blanc?
- A.
0-3 years
- B.
2-4 years
- C.
3 to 5 years
- D.
5 to 7 years minimum
Correct Answer
A. 0-3 years -
- 29.
When should you drink White burgundy Village Wines?
- A.
0-3
- B.
2-4
- C.
3 to 5
- D.
5 to 7 minimum
Correct Answer
B. 2-4 -
- 30.
When should you drink White burgundy Premier Cru ?
- A.
0-3
- B.
2-3
- C.
3 to 5
- D.
5 to 7 Minimum
Correct Answer
C. 3 to 5 -
- 31.
When should you drink White burgundy Grand cru ?
- A.
0-3
- B.
2-3
- C.
3-5
- D.
5-7 minimum
Correct Answer
D. 5-7 minimum -
- 32.
When should you drink Red burgundy Simple AOC Bourgogne Blanc?
- A.
0 to 5 years
- B.
2-8years
- C.
5 to 8 years
- D.
5-10 Minimum
Correct Answer
A. 0 to 5 years -
- 33.
When should you drink Red burgundy Village Wines?
- A.
0-5 years
- B.
2 to 8 years
- C.
3 to 5 years
- D.
5 to 10 year minimum
Correct Answer
B. 2 to 8 years -
- 34.
When should you drink Red burgundy Premier Cru?
- A.
0-5 years
- B.
3-5 years
- C.
5 to 8 years
- D.
5-10 year minimum
Correct Answer
C. 5 to 8 years -
- 35.
When should you drink Red burgundy Grand Cru Wine?
- A.
0-5 years
- B.
3-5 years
- C.
5-8 years
- D.
5-10 year minimum
Correct Answer
D. 5-10 year minimum -
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