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Bordeaux Flashcards

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1
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Which phenomenon regulates and tempers the climatic conditions of Bordeaux?

A

The Gulf Stream

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What is the name of the man made forest to the west of Bordeaux?

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Les landes

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3
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When was the Hundred Years’ War and who won?

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1337-1453
The French won, reclaiming Bordeaux and expelling the English

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4
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How did the Dutch influence Bordeaux?

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They wanted sweet white wine, and white wine to distill into Brandy

In the 17th century, Dutch engineers drained the Médoc Peninsula allowing for vineyards to grow

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5
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When was the severe winter that damaged vineyards across Southwest France - especially Bordeaux?

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1956

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What grape was particularly affected by the winter of 1956?

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Côt, which was then replaced by Merlot (which was more cold-hardy)

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What grape is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?

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Merlot

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8
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Which white grape is the primary variety for sweet wines from Bordeaux?

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Sémillon

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9
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What is the French term for punch downs?

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Pigeage

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10
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What is the French term for pump over?

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Remontage

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11
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What is the French term for rack and return?

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Délestage

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12
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Where were the first vineyards of Bordeaux planted?

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Graves

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13
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Which Libournais AOC does not allow Carmenère?

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Pomerol

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14
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What style of wine is produced in Libournais?

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Red wine only

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15
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What style of wine is produced in the Médoc?

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Red wine only

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16
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What are the 2 most important grape varieties in the Côtes?

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Merlot
Cabernet Franc

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17
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What Médoc AOC is most famous and has 3 of the 5 Premier Cru Classé Château?

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Pauillac

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18
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How many classified growths does Pauillac have?

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17 (including 3 Premier Cru Classés)

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19
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Name the 8 AOCs of the Médoc north to south

A

Médoc
Saint-Estéphe
Pauillac
Saint-Julien
Listrac
Moulis
Margeaux
Haut-Médoc

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20
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What style of wine and with what grapes would you find in Graves Supérier AOC?

A

Red, dry and semi-sweet white

Cab Sauv, Merlot

Sauv Blanc, Sauv Gris
Sémillon, Muscadelle

21
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What is the river that flows through Sauternes and Barsac?

A

Ciron river

22
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Between which rivers sits Entre-deux-Mers?

A

Dordogne
Garonne

23
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What style of wine is produced in Entre-deux-Mers AOC?

A

Dry white only

24
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Cadillac, Loupiac, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont are directly across what river from Sauternes?

A

Garonne

25
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What style of wine is made in Graves de Vayres?

A

red, dry and semi-sweet white

26
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What style of wine is made in Entre-deux-Mers AOC?

A

Dry white only

27
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How many AOCs are in Libournais and what style of wine do they produce?

A

10 AOCs
Red wine only

28
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In order to achieve Grand Cru status, what must Saint-Émilion wines do?

A

Have lower yields
Higher minimum alcohol
Bottled at the Château
Undergo 2 tastings
Age for at least one year

29
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What grapes are allowed in Pomerol wines?

A

Cab Sauv
Cab Franc
Merlot
Côt
Petit Verdot

(Carmenére is not permitted)

30
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What two Libournais AOCs lie to the west of the Isle River?

A

Fronsac
Canon Fronsac

31
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What is the dominant blend in Libournais wines?

A

Merlot
Cabernet Franc

32
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What style of wine is produced in the Côtes de Bordeaux AOC?

A

Red wine only, though some of the DCGs also produce dry and sweet white wines

33
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What style of wine is produced in Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux?

A

Dry white and red wine

34
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What style is wine is produced in Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux?

A

Red wine only
Merlot dominant but significant Cab Sauv as well

35
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What style of wine is produced in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux?

A

Red wine only
70-80% Merlot due to the clay soils

36
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What style of wine is produced in Francs Côtes de Bordeaux?

A

Mostly Red (Merlot dominant with Cab Franc)
Small amount of dry and sweet white

37
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What style of wine is produced in Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux?

A

Mainly red
Small amount of dry, semi-sweet, and sweet whites

38
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What style of wine is produced in Bourg AOC?

A

Merlot dominant reds
Sauvignon Blanc dominate whites

39
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What style of wine is produced in Blaye AOC?

A

Red only (Merlot dominant)
Must be at least 50% Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot

40
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Where does 25% of white Bordeaux come from?

A

Entre-deux-Mers AOC

41
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What is the name of the one Premier Cru classé located in Pessac-Léognan?

A

Château Haut-Brion

42
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Which Bordeaux classification system includes white wines?

A

Graves Classification

43
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Which areas of Bordeaux have classifications?

A

Médoc
Graves & Pessac-Léognan
Sauternes and Barsac
Saint-Émilion

44
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Which Châteaux was promoted to Premier Cru in 1973?

A

Châteaux Mouton-Rothschild

45
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What style of wine is produced in Bordeaux Supérieur AOC?

A

Dry red wine
Moelleux white wine

46
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What style of wine is produced in Bordeaux Haut-Benauge?

A

Dry and semi-sweet white wine

47
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Which river separates Graves from Entre-deux-Mers?

A

Garonne

48
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Which river separates Entre-deux-Mers from the Libournais?

A

Dordogne

Lindsay: French wine Scholar (14 decks)

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