Burgundy and Beaujolais

What are the main wine regions of Burgundy from north to south?

What two events in history led to the fragmentation of vineyard ownership we see in Burgundy now?

Today, what is the average grower's holding in Burgundy?

What is the result of so many people owning land in Burgundy?

What is the climate of Chablis?

What are the climate hazards of Burgundy, and how are these mitigated?

Chablis is located closer to Champagne than the rest of Burgundy and shares similar climate hazards. What geological factor makes growing grapes slightly easier in Chablis compared to Champagne?

What is the climate of the central and southern areas of Burgundy and Beaujolais?

Which type of soil, mainly found in the Cote d'Or, is so important to Burgundy's terroir?

What are the two principal grape varieties of Burgundy?

What are the two secondary grape varieties of Burgundy?

Over 90% of the wines exported from Burgundy to other markets are dry and still. The remainder is what?

Around 15 years ago, what became a noticeable problem with some Burgundian Chardonnays?

What is the hierarchy of appellations in Burgundy?

Grand cru sites are granted an AOC of their own, but the 600+ premier cru sites fall under the appellation of their commune. How can a consumer easily find them?

The appellation names of the 33 grand crus and 44 communes tend to look similar on labels. How does a consumer tell them apart?

What is the most important regional AOC?

What appellation does the prime land in Chablis come under?

How many 'principal' premier crus are there in Chablis?

Do all regions of Burgundy produce the same style of Chardonnay?

What techniques are often used to make premium Chardonnay?

How long can the best Chardonnays mature in bottle for?

Where are the most important plantings of Pinot Noir?

Describe a classic Burgundian Pinot Noir.

Seven of the eight grand crus in the Cote de Beaune produce only white wine. What is the name of the grand cru that is mostly red?

Why are wines from the Cote Chalonnaise not as prized as those from the Cote d'Or?

What are the five village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise and their corresponding wine styles?

Describe a wine labelled as Macon-Villages.

What are the two most famous village appellations in the Maconnais?

What is the Yonne Departement?

Why are granite soils important in Beaujolais?

How are wines labelled as Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau typically produced?

What are the rules surrounding the release and sale of Beaujolais Nouveau?

In order of lowest to highest quality, how are Beaujolais wines ranked and marketed?

Which four Beaujolais crus have the greatest production?

What production techniques are often used in Beaujolais crus?

Which four crus make fuller-bodied styles of Gamay?

Which three crus make uniquely age-worthy styles of Gamay?