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Bordeaux Flashcards

1
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How many appellations are there in Bordeaux?

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Close to 40

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2
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What wine region, if a separate county, would be the 12th largest producer of wine in the world?

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Bordeaux.

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What white grapes are approved for limited use in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur?

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Albariño
Lilorila

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What four red grapes are approved for limited use in Bordeaux AOC, as well as the Medoc, Haut-Medoc and Listrac-Medoc?

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Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan, Touriga Nacional

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What four hybrid grapes were approved in 2023 for use as accessory varieties?

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Floréal
Sauvignac
Sauvignier Gris
Vidoc

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6
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What are négociants in Bordeaux?

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A class of middlemen that buy juice or wine from small farms and blend it under their own label.

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What percentage of Bordeaux’s production is accounted for by Bordeaux AOC, Bordeaux Supérieur AOC, and Crémant de Bordeaux AOC?

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55%

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8
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For grapes that are approved for limited use in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur AOCs, what is the maximum combined percentage of the blend they can be?

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10%

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9
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Besides Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, what other red grapes are allowed in Bordeaux blends (other than for limited use)?

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Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Carmenère.

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What are the primary white grapes of Bordeaux?

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Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle (minor third grape).

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11
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How many wines were ranked in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification?

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61

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12
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When did the Dutch drain the Medoc?

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The early 17th century.

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13
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What is a Deuxéne Cru?

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It is a “Super Second” in Bordeaux. These are wines that were not originally included in the top 5 Crus of Bordeaux but are considered exceptional.

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14
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Where is Listrac?

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Listrac is in in the Haut-Medoc in Bordeaux.

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What is significant about Chateau Cos d’Estourel?

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Chateau Cos d’Estourel is one of the “Super Seconds” on the Bordeaux left bank.

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16
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What wines are permitted in Graves Superieures AOC?

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Only sweet white wines are allowed in Graves Superieures AOC.

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17
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What was the first wine in Bordeaux given the name of the estate?

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Chateau Haut-Brion.

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18
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What is Chateau Montrose?

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Chateau Montrose is a Bordeaux “Super Second”.

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19
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What are the four most esteemed communes in the Haut Médoc?

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St.-Estèphe, Pauillac, St.-Julien, and Margaux.

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20
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What title was awarded to Chateau d’Yquem in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux?

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Superior First Growth.

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21
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What Chateau was made a first growth in 1973?

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Chateau Mouton-Rothschild

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22
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What rivers influence the production of Sauternes and Barsac?

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The Ciron and the Garonne.

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23
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What is Barsac?

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A sub-region of Sauternes.

24
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What is the one sweet wine classified as a first growth?

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Chateau d’Yquem

25
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What is Chateau Cantemerle?

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A Bordeaux estate added to the Bordeaux Classification in 1855 after it was initially published.

26
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What is Sauternes and where is it located?

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A sweet wine made from Semillon blended with Sauvignon Blanc and possibly Muscadelle. It is located in Bordeaux.

27
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Who was Arnaud de Pontac?

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May have been the first to charge higher prices for wines made in the Bordeaux region. He was also the first to give his wine the name of the estate, Chateau Haut-Brion.

28
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What were the original four first growths of Bordeaux

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Haut-Brion
Lafite-Rothschild
Latour
Margaux

29
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Where is Margaux, and what wines are made there?

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Margaux is in the Haut Medoc on the left bank in Bordeaux. Red wines only, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant.

30
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Where is Pauillac, and what wines are made there?

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In the Haut Medoc on the left bank in Bordeaux. Red wines only, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant.

31
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Where is Saint-Estephe, and what wines are made there?

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In the Haut Medoc on the left bank in Bordeaux. Red wines only, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant.

32
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Where is Saint-Julien, and what wines are made there?

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In the Haut Medoc on the left bank in Bordeaux. Red wines only, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant.

33
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What wines is the Graves AOC approved for?

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Dry red and white wines.

34
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What wines are approved for Graves Superieures AOC?

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Sweet white wines made in Graves.

35
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Where is Pessac-Léognan, and what wines is it approved for?

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Pessac-Léognan AOC is in Graves on the left bank of Bordeaux and is approved for dry red and white wines.

36
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What is Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron?

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Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron is a “Super Second” growth in Bordeaux.

37
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Where is Cadillac AOC and what wines are made there?

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Cadillac AOC is in the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. Sweet white wines that may or may not be botrytized are made in the region.

38
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Where is Graves de Vayres and what wines are approved?

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Graves de Vayres is in the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. It is approved for red and white wines.

39
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What wines are approved for the Entre- Deux-Mers AOC?

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Dry white wines only and as of August 2023 dry red wines.

40
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What is required for Entre-Deux-Mers Rouge?

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Must be made from a blend of at least two of the traditional Bordeaux varieties, and must be vinified dry.

41
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Where is Haut-Benauge and what wines are grown there?

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In Entre-Deux-Mers, approved for dry white wines only.

42
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What is Sainte-Croix-du-Mont?

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A region in the Entre-Deux Mers approved for sweet wines only (and may be botrytized).

43
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Between which two rivers is the Entre-Deux-Mers?

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The Garonne and Dordogne.

44
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Where is Loupiac and what wines are produced there?

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Loupiac AOC is a sub-region of the Entre-deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. Only sweet white wines are permitted, they may be affected by botrytis.

45
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Where is Sainte-Croix-du-Mont and what wines are allowed?

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Sainte-Croix-du-Mont AOC is a sub-region of the Entre-deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. Only sweet white wines are permitted, that may or may not have been affected by botrytis.

46
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What is significant about Chateau Ausone?

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Chateau Ausone makes an outstanding wine from St. Emilion.

47
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What is Chateau Le Pin?

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A much sought after wine from Pomerol in Bordeaux.

48
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Where is Fronsac, and what grapes are permitted there?

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Fronsac is on the right bank of Bordeaux. Only red wines are allowed.

49
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What is the main town on the right bank in Bordeaux?

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Libourne.

50
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What are some important wines from Pomerol?

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Petrus
Chateau Lafleur
Chateau Le Pin

51
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What are the five subzones of the Côtes de Bordeaux?

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Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux
Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux
Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux
Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux
Sainte Foy-Côtes de Bordeaux

52
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What is Chateau Cheval-Blanc?

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Chateau Cheval-Blanc is a legendary wine from St. Émilion.

53
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Where is Saint-Emillion, and what wines are made there?

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In Bordeaux, on the right bank. Red wines only, dominated by Merlot.

54
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What are the three groups of soil in Saint-Emillion?

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Gravel/limestone
Clay/limestone
Sandy Soils.

55
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What is Pomerol?

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A wine region on the right bank in Bordeaux. Has a high reputation for quality wines. Red wines only, Merlot dominant.

56
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What is Saint-Emillion?

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A wine region on the right bank in Bordeaux. Red wines only, dominated by Merlot.

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