Bordeaux Flashcards
What are the two generic appellations of Bordeaux? What style of wine do they produce?
The wines are mainly red and labelled as BORDEAUX or BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR
What are the differences between the two generic Bordeaux appellations?
Bordeaux Supérieur has slightly stricter appellation rules and requires a higher level of alcohol in the final wine
In the generic appellations how are the white and rosé wines labelled
White = Bordeaux
Rosé = Bordeaux Rosé or Clairet
Describe a Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur style wine at their best.
Early drinking;
Medium bodied;
Ripe red and black fruit;
Sometimes cedar notes from oak
Describe the cheapest Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur wines.
Lighter body
More astringent tannins
Still within Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations describe the best Bordeaux Rosé
Fresh
Fruity
Describe the style of Clairet wine
Mainly popular on the French market
Undergoes longer maceration than a typical rosé
Deeper in colour
Fuller in body
Describe white Bordeaux
Increasingly dominated by Sauvignon Blanc
Vibrant, grassy character
Name the four appellations of Côtes de Bordeaux
Blaye
Cadillac
Castillon
Francs
Describe the wines of Côtes de Bordeaux
Merlot based
Meant for early drinking
Best wines can offer excellent value for money
Premières Côtes de Bordeaux is what type of wine appellation? It is connected with the Côtes de Bordeaux group. True or false?
Sweet wine appellation
False, it is unconnected to the Côtes de Bordeaux group.
Why would PASSERILLAGE be needed in Bordeaux?
The level of noble rot varies from year to year. Passerillage is needed to help concentrate sugars in years where there is little noble rot
