In the Northern Burgundy region, which grape is listed as a secondary grape alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?

• A. Gamay
• B. Sauvignon Blanc
• C. Merlot
• D. Pinotage

Answer: (A)

In Northern Burgundy, Chardonnay is the main white grape and Pinot Noir is the main red grape. A secondary grape commonly associated with the broader Burgundy region—especially Beaujolais, which sits within Burgundy’s umbrella—is Gamay. Beaujolais is known for Gamay as its defining variety, and because Burgundy tradition includes this grape in the region’s broader portfolio, Gamay is the best fit as a secondary grape listed alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The other options—Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Pinotage—are not typical partners in Northern Burgundy: Sauvignon Blanc is more tied to other regions, Merlot is a Bordeaux staple, and Pinotage is a South African grape.