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