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AOC Part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the smallest of the Medoc communes with the highest percentage of classified growths?

A

St Julien

St Julien has no First or Fifth growths.

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What are the leading wines of St Julien known for?

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Precision and refinement

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Which is the largest and southernmost commune in Haut-Medoc?

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Margaux

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4
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What is notable about the soil in Margaux?

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Lightest and most gravelly soil in the Medoc

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What characteristics do the wines of Margaux exhibit?

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Soaring elegance, refinement, and extremely generous aromas

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6
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How does the percentage of Merlot affect the wines of Margaux compared to northern neighbors?

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Wines are often softer and more lush

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What phrase describes the wines of Margaux?

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‘An iron fist in a velvet glove’

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Where are Moulis and Listrac located in relation to more famous communes?

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Further inland

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What type of soil is found away from the river bank in Moulis and Listrac?

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Heavier soil that retains more water

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10
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What is a key difference between the AOCs located south of Bordeaux and those in the Medoc?

A

Increased white wine production

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11
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How are the châteaux of Graves classified?

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Separately for red and white wines

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12
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What is the name of the smaller sub-appellation of Graves noted for high quality wines?

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Pessac-Léognan

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13
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Which château was the only one outside of the Medoc included in the 1855 Classification?

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Haut-Brion

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14
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What percentage of the production do white wines represent in Graves?

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25%

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15
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What are the main grape varieties used in the production of dessert wines in Barsac and Sauternes?

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  • Semillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle
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16
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What is the main risk associated with producing wines from botrytis-infected grapes?

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Conditions must be just right for botrytis to occur

17
Q

What is the term used for the AOCs located on the right side of the Dordogne River?

A

Right Bank

18
Q

Which grape variety is better suited to the high clay content of Right Bank soils?

A

Merlot

19
Q

What is the classification status of wines from Pomerol?

A

Never had a classification system

20
Q

What is the typical percentage of Merlot in Pomerol wines?

A

Over 90%

21
Q

What is a notable feature of Pomerol wines regarding their consumption?

A

Can be consumed earlier than wines from other regions

22
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What is significant about the aging potential of top Pomerol wines?

A

Will age extremely well

Bordeaux Part 2 (27 decks)

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