Bordeaux

Question 1

95% of this communes wines are 2nd, 3rd, or 4th growths

Answer 1

St Julien

Question 2

botrytis (increases/lowers) the acid levels of affected grapes

Answer 2

increases

Question 3

Sauternes typically has what r/s range?

Answer 3

100-150 g/l rs

Question 4

3 big impacts of botrytis:

Answer 4

dehydrates the grape: concentrating the sugar levels
increased acid levels of the grape
imparts flavors: orange and citrus, honey, apricots, caramel, mushrooms, almonds

Question 5

Petrus and Le Pin are famous chateaux of…

Answer 5

Pomerol

Question 6

the Cotes de Bordeaux zones are some of the _____ wine regions in Bordeaux; vines originally planted by Romans

Answer 6

oldest

Question 7

government organization that oversees AOCs

Answer 7

INAO

Question 8

clairet

Answer 8

traditional Bordeaux rose; darker, bolder style

Question 9

petit verdot

Answer 9

last grape to ripen; found almost exclusively on the left bank; adds color, tannins, floral perfume notes

Question 10

preferred soil types for the top 3 grapes

Answer 10

merlot: clay
cab sauv: gravel
cab franc: limestone

Question 11

Sauvignon gris

Answer 11

pink skinned mutation of SB; allowed in most white wine AOCs; less aromatic than SB

Question 12

t/f: Bas Medoc is a marshy region

Answer 12

true; higher % of Merlot grown here

Question 13

Cru Artisan

Answer 13

quality designation for small-scale producers

Question 14

Cru Bourgeois

Answer 14

quality classification for wines of estates not included in 1855 classification; cru bourgeois; cru bourgeois superieur, cru bourgeois exceptionnel

Question 15

largest commune AOC

Answer 15

margaux

Question 16

3 commune dessert wine AOCs of Graves

Answer 16

cerons
barsac
sauternes

Question 17

Graves Superieur AOC is exlusively devoted to what kind of wine

Answer 17

sweet white wine

Question 18

Sauternes classification

Answer 18

classified in 1855: 2nd growths, 1st growths, Superieur 1st growth

Question 19

st-emilion 2 main soil types

Answer 19

cotes: steep limestone slopes
graves: gravelly limestone plateau

Question 20

st-emilion classification

Answer 20

1954: grand cru classe, premier grand cru classe B, premier grand cru classe A

Question 21

St Emilion grand cru AOC

Answer 21

.5% additional ABV + extended elevage

Question 22

Cotes de Bordeaux subzones

Answer 22

Francs
Blaye
Castillon
Cadillac
Sainte Foy

Question 23

AOC translates to…

Answer 23

name of controlled origin

Question 24

t/f: Bordeaux is planted to 50% red varieties

Answer 24

false - 85% red

Question 25

what does muscadelle add to a blend

Answer 25

floral notes

Question 26

Graves classification

Answer 26

1953, again in 1959: cru classe

Question 27

Claret

Answer 27

british term for red Bordeaux

Question 28

en primeur

Answer 28

“in futures” most high end Bordeaux wines are sold yrs before bottling: brings cash flow in for the Chateau + potential price breaks for buyers