Bourgogne Master Level WSG Practice Test

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• Romanée-Conti is a Grand Cru vineyard located in which commune?
• Which Cote Chalonnaise village enjoys special status because of the large number of top-quality Cote d'Or producers that live there?
• Where did the Cluny Monks build their large Abbey in Bourgogne, and when?
• In what year did Gevrey-Chambertin become the village name by adding its famous vineyard to the village name?
• What is the difference between 'sur lie' aging and 'batonnage' for Chardonnay?
• Which trio correctly pairs a prominent Burgundy producer with a flagship wine from each?
• Which term corresponds to an established Bathonian bedrock in the Côte de Nuits?
• What is a climat and a lieu-dit, and how do they influence Burgundy labeling?
• The vineyards on Mount Melian in Auxey are mostly planted to which grape?
• How do Burgundy red and white wines differ in typical flavor profile?
• What land management practice did Bourgogne monks implement to improve viticulture?
• Even though Côte Chalonnaise has more land planted than Côte de Nuits, why is there more Côte de Nuits wine made?
• What does 'Mis en bouteille au domaine' indicate, and how does it differ from 'Négociant-éleveur'?
• Who were the White Monks?
• What are Burgundy's two dominant grape varieties for red and white wines?
• During which years did Napoleon Bonaparte rule France?
• It is commonly accepted that vine cultivation and wine making in Bourgogne dates back to which period?
• Why is pH and acidity important for aging Burgundy wines?
• St. Veran is an AOP in which Burgundy subregion?
• Does Bourgogne produce more red or white wine?
• How many clusters does the average Pinot Noir plant produce in Bourgogne?
• What percentage of Bourgogne wines are red?
• Which town had a Benedictine Abbey built in Bourgogne in 587 AD?
• What percentage of France's AOPs does Bourgogne represent, and what share of the vineyards within that category does Bourgogne have?
• What effect does malolactic fermentation commonly have on Chardonnay in Burgundy?
• What is displayed on Burgundy labels to indicate origin?
• What are typical characteristics of Chablis Grand Cru wines?
• Which Burgundy region besides Chablis is known for crisp high-acid white wines?
• Aging on lees in Burgundy winemaking is used to achieve which effect?
• How does Premier Cru labeling differ from Grand Cru in Burgundy?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the Les Maranges AOP?
• Comblanchien limestone is described as which of the following?
• How do Burgundy winemakers express terroir in practice?
• Which of the following is one of the smallest communes by vineyard acreage in Côte d'Or?
• Mercurey is a village in which Burgundy subregion?
• What is the purpose of cluster thinning (green harvest) in Burgundy?
• Which house provided the most important dukes from a wine perspective in the 14th and 15th centuries?
• When were the 1,247 climats of La Côte d'Or recognized as a World Heritage Site?
• Which factors contribute to vintage variation in Burgundy?
• Which Bourgogne region has approximately 11,120 acres of vineyard area?
• Which milestone occurred most recently?
• What was the average temperature during the Burgundy growing season (May–October)?
• What is the trade association that oversees Burgundy wine?
• Which area is known for iconic single wines like Romanée-Conti?
• Which Burgundy subregion is noted for producing more red wine and thus affects the overall balance?
• The Cluny Monastery is an offshoot of which monastic order?
• Grand Cru vs Premier Cru labeling distinction.
• What is climat mapping in Burgundy and how does it relate to labeling?
• Which option correctly identifies the location of Dalle nacree in the Côte de Nuits geology?
• In 1395, Philip the Bold did what that is still remembered?
• Which item is described as the pearly flagstone in Burgundy geology?
• Which Grand Cru is located in Vougeot?
• When did plantings of Chardonnay explode globally?
• In Crémant de Bourgogne labeling, what does 'Grand Éminent' indicate?
• The Les Maranges AOP comprises which three villages?
• Which of the following is a flagship wine associated with Armand Rousseau?
• How is ageing duration often communicated on Burgundy labels?
• Comblanchien limestone is described as which of the following?
• Which statement best summarizes the monastic influence on Bourgogne viticulture?
• Which grape varieties did Bourgogne monastic tradition prioritize?
• Which region is the benchmark for high-acid white wines in Burgundy?
• What feature contributes to microclimates and more consistent ripeness in the Côte d'Or?
• Who carried on the tradition of building clos after the Bourgondes introduced it?
• What are pigeage and delestage, and how do they influence extraction?
• Who started the tradition of building clos around vineyards?
• Which statement best describes Burgundy labeling for Grand Cru and Premier Cru with climats?
• In Crémant de Bourgogne labeling, what does 'Éminent' mean?
• In what year did the French Revolution begin?
• A climate labeled 'dessous' would be found where on the slope?
• Ostrea acuminata refers to which of the following?
• Which range best describes Burgundy's typical alcohol level?
• Until the French Revolution who was the largest land owner in Bourgogne?
• Beaujolais wine style commonly produced by carbonic maceration emphasizes which characteristic?
• Les Burgondes originated from where, and about what year did they arrive in Bourgogne?
• Which feature contributes to microclimates and more consistent ripeness in the Côte d'Or?
• Which bottle sizes are commonly used for Burgundy wines?
• Which Negociant was formed in 1720?
• Premier Cru yields are typically around which range in Burgundy?
• Malolactic fermentation decisions in Burgundy are typically influenced by which factors?
• What soil and slope features support top white Burgundies in the Côte de Beaune?
• What are typical yield limits for Premier Cru and Grand Cru in Burgundy?
• Which era is associated with the Comblanchien limestone and related caprocks in Côte de Nuits?
• Which two Grand Cru white vineyards are located in the Côte de Beaune and their main communes?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the Les Maranges AOP?
• When did Powdery Mildew arrive in Bourgogne?
• Which Burgundy wine is often cited as the model for Pinot Noir's elegance and aging potential?
• When was the INAO created?
• Which two Grand Cru white wines lie fully within the commune of Puligny-Montrachet?
• In what year was the Abbey of Beze founded?
• As of 2010, Bourgogne accounted for approximately what percent of France's wine value?
• Which statement about Burgundy labeling provenance is true?
• Which of the following communes is among the smallest by vineyard acreage in Côte d'Or?
• What percent of Bourgogne's wine is exported?
• Which statement best describes the impact of oak aging on Burgundy flavor and texture?
• Identify a Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuits and its commune.
• Which climate events threaten Burgundy harvests?
• Which department is sometimes considered part of Burgundy, though not among the three standard ones?
• What percent of Bourgogne's wines are white?
• Which three administrative departments are traditionally considered part of Burgundy?
• Which term on Burgundy wine labels refers to a named vineyard site that may appear on Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines?
• How does Burgundy typically manage malolactic fermentation in red vs white wines?
• Place the following arrivals in Bourgogne in the correct chronological order: Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Phylloxera.
• Which Grand Cru climat group includes Blanchot, Bougros, Grenouilles, Les Clos, Preuses, Valmur, and Vaudésir?
• Which of the following is a set of three Premier Cru villages in the Côte de Nuits?
• What is the role of négociants in Burgundy and how does it affect labeling?
• When did the Hospices de Beaune wine auctions begin?
• The Les Maranges AOP comprises which three villages?
• What does négoce refer to in Burgundy?
• Which Negociant was formed in 1797?
• Saint-Aubin produces more red or white wine?
• When considering readiness to drink Burgundy, which statement is most accurate?
• Which Burgundy designation denotes the main subregion within the region?
• In the example, Clos du Chapitre is associated with which status?
• The Dutchy of Bourgogne stretched into Belgium during the 14th and 15th centuries. True or False?
• Which event led to Bourgogne being returned to the Kingdom of France under Louis XI?
• Which of the following is not one of the four Valois dukes in order?
• Pinot Noir vines in Bourgogne typically produce between how many clusters?
• Which Burgundy sub-region is primarily Chardonnay production?
• Premeaux Limestone is described as which of the following?
• Which two Burgundy subregions are noted for skewing Bourgogne's balance toward white wine?
• Which statement is dated correctly?
• In the example, which Clos is shown as Grand Cru?
• Which region has the third-largest vineyard acreage in Bourgogne?
• Why is fermentation temperature control important for Burgundy Pinot Noir?
• Which grape accounts for about 10% of Bourgogne's plantings?
• Which of the following is NOT among the seven Grand Cru climats of Chablis?
• Older Burgundy vintages typically exhibit which type of aromas?
• Burgundy labeling differentiates regional Bourgogne, Côte d'Or, and Village designations. Which statement best describes these levels?
• When did wines named after their Climat first start appearing in Paris?
• The Trappist Monks of today are a modern extension of which order of monks?
• What does vendange tardive mean in Burgundy context?
• Which two monastic orders were most powerful traditionally in Bourgogne?
• In terms of vineyard acreage which Bourgogne region is the largest?
• In a standard Burgundy wine tasting, which sequence correctly describes the typical steps?
• Which Burgundy wine type is most likely to display the commune name rather than a climat name?
• In 1855 what percent of the Côte d'Or was planted to Gamay?
• Calcaire a entroques or Crinoidal Limestone designates which geological feature in the Côte de Nuits?
• Which statement most accurately describes Bourgogne domaine sizes over time?
• Which vintage-related factor most influences the aging potential of Burgundy whites?
• Grand Cru vs Premier Cru in aging potential and price?
• What does 'lieu-dit' refer to in Burgundy labeling?
• Name the four main Burgundy sub-regions and their primary grape focus.
• Which sensory descriptors are commonly associated with aged Burgundy red wines?
• Define terroir and explain its significance to Burgundy.
• Which attributes are typically evaluated when tasting Burgundy wine?
• What is 'en foule' and why did it go away?
• What is the role of oak aging in Grand Cru Burgundy?
• When were the Les Burgondes conquered, and by whom?
• Which Maconnais AOP was once part of Beaujolais?
• The vineyards on Mount Melian are located in which commune?
• Which statement best describes Burgundy's land tenure and its impact on wine production?
• Dalle nacree (pearly flagstone) is described as which geological feature in the Côte de Nuits?
• When and where did Phylloxera arrive in Bourgogne?
• The peak of Cluny's power was during which centuries?
• What is the difference between Domaine and Négociant labeling in Burgundy?
• Romanee Conti was originally known as which name in the 12th century?
• Which order of monks oversaw Romanee Conti in the 12th century?
• As of 2010, Bourgogne produced around what percent of France's AOC wine?
• Name the four Valois dukes in the correct order.
• When did the first climat labeling occur according to Burgundy history?
• When were patients removed from the Hospices de Beaune?
• Which event marks the first appearance of the modern grand cru vineyards in Bourgogne?
• The vineyards planted on Mount Melian are primarily planted to which grape?
• When was the earliest mention of the name Pinot?
• When were the vineyards of the Burgundy wine district legally delimited?
• Which soil composition most strongly influences red Burgundy structure in the Côte de Nuits?
• What does élevage en fût refer to in Burgundy wine production?
• What is the primary grape variety used for red Burgundy?
• Name two common wine faults found in Burgundy and their causes.
• What climate factor explains the high acidity in Chablis versus Beaujolais?
• Is Clos an indicator of quality?
• What do the designations Premier Cru and Grand Cru indicate on Burgundy labels?
• In Burgundy labeling, what does cuvée signify?
• Rank Burgundy's four quality classifications from highest to lowest.
• What are the top four planted grape varieties in Bourgogne and their approximate shares?
• White oolites (Calcium pellets) are described as which in the Côte de Nuits geology?
• How does Beaujolais differ from Burgundy's main red wines?
• Which town had a Benedictine Abbey built in Bourgogne in 510 AD?
• What event in the 1300s contributed to a rise in Gamay production?