WSET Level 3: Burgundy Question and answer 100% solved

WSET Level 3: Burgundy Question and answer 100% solvedList the Burgundy Districts Chablis Cote D'or Cote Chalonnaise Maconnais Beaujolais Chablis is in what region, on what river? Yonne Region, Serein River Soil Composition of Chablis? Limestone overlaid with a layer of Kimmeridgian clay (rich in marine fossils.) Major Climatic concern in Chablis Frost The only grape(s) allowed in Chablis Chardonnay How many vineyards have the right to Chablis Premier Cru AC? 40 How many vineyards have the right to Chablis Grand Cru AC? 7 Basic Chablis AC Characteristics No oak. Austere, green plum fruit High acidity Better examples show hint of stony or smoky minerality. Chablis Premier Cru Characteristics No oak. Citrus fruit (lemon) Medium body Softer creamier texture with greater concentration & more minerality and acidity than AC level. Best need bottle ageing to show smoky complex aromas. Chablis Grand Cru Characteristics Oak flavors more likely (well integrated in older wines, rarely a major flavor component) With bottle ageing, smoky complex aromas, long finish, high acidity What are the names of the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards? Les Clos, Vaudesir, Valmur, Les Preuses, Bougros, Blanchot, and Grenouilles. Also brand name La Mouton has Grand Cru status. The Cotes D'or is split into two areas Cote de Nuits (northern) Cote de Beaune (southern) Climate of Burgundy Cool, Continental -Severe winters, spring frosts, hot summers -Heated cellars necessary to keep fermentation going when cold