The Wine Profile

Bronze

Burgundy

Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Which Burgundy dish is a slow-cooked beef stew made with red wine?

A Coq au vin B Escargots de Bourgogne C Boeuf bourguignon D Ratatouille

2 Which city is the main wine-tourism hub for visitors to Bourgogne?

A Bordeaux B Lyon C Reims D Beaune

3 What is the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction primarily known for?

A Selling only white Burgundy wines B Auctioning only Beaujolais Nouveau C Being the world's oldest stock exchange D Charity auction of wines from donated vineyards

4 Which monks played the greatest role in shaping Burgundy's vineyards during the Middle Ages?

A The Cistercians and the Cluniacs B The Benedictines and the Carmelites C The Dominicans and the Franciscans D The Augustinians and the Jesuits

5 Bourgogne is world-famous for its fine wines. Which grapes is the region best known for?

A Syrah and Viognier B Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot C Pinot Noir and Chardonnay D Sangiovese and Trebbiano

6 How does Bourgogne's production differ from Bordeaux in terms of volume?

A Bourgogne produces more wine, with more large châteaux B Bourgogne produces less wine, with more small family domaines C Bourgogne produces a similar volume but exports less of it D Bourgogne produces more wine but sells most of it locally