Bordeaux Flashcards
How many appellations does Bordeaux have?
65
Name the important AOC’s of the Left Bank.
Medoc AOC
Haut-Medoc AOC
Saint-Estephe AOC
Pauillac AOC
Margaux AOC
Saint-Julien AOC
Listrac-Medoc AOC
Moulis AOC
Name the important AOC’s of the right Bank.
Saint- Emilion AOC
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Montagne Saint-Emilion AOC
Lussac-Saint-Emilion AOC
Pomerol AOC
Lelande-de-Pomerol AOC
Name the important AOC’s of Graves.
Graves Superieures AOC
Pessac-Leognan AOC
Sauternes AOC
Barsac AOC
Name the important AOC’s of Cots de Bordeaux.
Blaye
Cadillac
Castillon
Francs
What are the 2 soil types of Bordeaux?
Left Bank= gravel & stony soils
Right Bank= clay with patches of gravel
All of the top Left Bank estates are planted on gravel mounds. What are these mounds called?
Croupes
Broadly, what type of climate does Bordeaux have?
Moderate maritime
What are the principal black and white grape varieties grown in Bordeaux?
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle
What is the name of the pine forest that partially protects the Left Bank from Atlantic storms?
The Landes
What hazards to grape growing are there in Bordeaux?
Frost
Hail
Excessive rain
Powdery mildew
Downy mildew
Botrytis bunch rot
Rain and storms can often blow in from the Atlantic Ocean. How can excessive rain affect vintage variation?
Rain at flowering can result in poor fruit set
Rain throughout the growing season can result in increased disease pressure
Rain at and following véraison can lead to unripe fruit and fungal diseases
Rain at harvest can dilute flavours.
In what years was severe frost devastating in Bordeaux?
1956
1991
In what years was extreme heat devastating in Bordeaux?
2003
2005
2017
The tradition in Bordeaux for top quality vineyards is to plant closely spaced vines. How many vines are typically planted per hecatre?
10,000