Bordeaux

Question 1

what is the climate in Bordeaux

Answer 1

moderate maritime climate

Question 2

three main rivers of Bordeaux

Answer 2

1. Gironde
2. Dordogne
3. Garonne

Question 3

what is the name of the forest that separates bordeaux from the atlantic ocean

Answer 3

the Landes forest

Question 4

what do Les Landes and sand dunes do to bordeaux

Answer 4

provide protection against the storms of the Ocean

Question 5

most widely planted grape variety in BDX

Answer 5

Merlot

Question 6

what kind of bordeaux soil does the merlot thrive in

Answer 6

cooler clay soils on the right bank

Question 7

in what bordeaux soil does Cab Sauv produce the best wine and why

Answer 7

in stone + gravel soils. can consistently ripen cab sauv

Question 8

what type of soil does Cab Franc prefer in bdx

Answer 8

gravel + limestone

Question 9

which characteristics does Petit Verdot add to a wine

Answer 9

adds tannin, color and spice flavours

Question 10

in bdx which red grape variety dominates the right bank

Answer 10

Merlot

Question 11

what is the main difference between st emilion and pomerol wines

Answer 11

st emilion = well structured, soft with plummy red berried fruit and tobacco + cedar
pomerol = richer and spicier, darker blue and blackberry

Question 12

what areas are included in the left bank in bdx

Answer 12

all of the médoc + graves + sauternes

Question 13

dominant red grape on the left bank in bdx

Answer 13

Cab Sauv

Question 14

4 communes in left bank in bdx with highest rep

Answer 14

Saint Estephe
Pauillac
Saint Julien
Margaux

Question 15

which commune in the medoc has the most premier grand cru classe 1855

Answer 15

Pauillac

Question 16

what grapes varieties are used to make sweet Sauternes

Answer 16

• Semillon -> susceptible to noble rot
• Sauv Blanc -> adds acid + fruity
• Muscadelle -> perfume

Question 17

what sweet wine AOP is situated in Sauternes AOP

Answer 17

Barsac AOP

Question 18

which two rivers provide the Sauternes region with the ideal climate for noble rot

Answer 18

Garonne and Ciron

Question 19

fermentation/maturation of wines from sauternes and barsac

Answer 19

IN OAK

Question 20

what is the style of wine produced in entre deux mers

Answer 20

still dry whites predominantly Sauv Blanc and unoaked

Question 21

main differences between whites in entre deux mers and pessac leognan

Answer 21

entre deux mers: rarely new oak, more affordable, fresh and fruity with minimal ageing

pessac leognan: high quality + price and portion of new oak for fermentation/maturation + bottle ageing

Question 22

how many liters of wine does a famous bordeaux barrique barrel hold

Answer 22

225lt

Question 23

what is clairet

Answer 23

pale red wine –> spends longer time macerating compared to bdx rosé (48hours), deeper in colour and fuller in body

Question 24

what appellations put their names in côtes de bordeaux

Answer 24

blaye
cadillac
castillon
francs

Question 25

what style of wine is made in the premieres cotes de bordeaux aop

Answer 25

only sweet white wines

Question 26

difference between reds form graves and pessac leognan

Answer 26

graves = less concentration and complexity
pessac leognan= more merlot in the blend