AOC3 Flashcards
What are the main grape varieties used in St Émilion?
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot accounts for approximately 70-85%, Cabernet Franc for 15-30%, and some Cabernet Sauvignon is also present.
What is the difference between St Émilion and St Émilion Grand Cru?
St Émilion Grand Cru has slightly lower yield and slightly higher alcohol levels
Similar to the distinction between Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur.
What percentage of Bordeaux’s vineyards does St Émilion account for?
6%
This area is predominantly planted with Merlot.
Name three notable estates in St Émilion.
Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Angelus
These estates are atypical for having high percentages of Cabernet Franc.
When were the wines of St Émilion first classified?
1955
Revisions occur approximately every 10 years.
What was the outcome of the 2006 revision of the St Émilion classification?
The revision was nullified and then settled, allowing elevated properties to retain their status
Estates that dropped to a lower level were reinstated.
What is the characteristic style of wines produced during the ‘garagistes’ movement?
High alcohol, fruit forward, heavily oaked wines in limited quantities
This movement emerged in the 1990s.
What are the four satellite AOCs of St Émilion?
Montagne, St Georges, Lussac, Puisseguin
These areas can append their name to St Émilion.
What are the main grape varieties used in Fronsac and its sub-appellation Canon-Fronsac?
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
The wines are typically more rustic and offer good value.
When was the Union des Côtes de Bordeaux established?
2007
Its purpose is to increase the visibility of these regions collectively.
What is the primary grape variety for white wines in Côtes de Bordeaux?
Sauvignon Blanc
White wines constitute only 3% of the production.
What is the notable historical aspect of winegrowing in Côtes de Bourg?
It can be traced back to the Romans in the second century AD
Merlot is the dominant grape in this region.
What does the name ‘Entre Deux Mers’ translate to?
‘The land between two seas’
The region is bordered by the tidal rivers Garonne and Dordogne.
What grapes are permitted for white wines under the Entre-Deux-Mers AOC?
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
Only small quantities of Muscadelle are generally produced.
What red grape varieties are permitted in the Bordeaux AOC?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
These are the main red grapes grown within the AOC boundaries.
