Bordeaux Flashcards

1
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what is the climate in Bordeaux

A

moderate maritime climate

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2
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three main rivers of Bordeaux

A
  1. Gironde
  2. Dordogne
  3. Garonne
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3
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what is the name of the forest that separates bordeaux from the atlantic ocean

A

the Landes forest

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4
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what do Les Landes and sand dunes do to bordeaux

A

provide protection against the storms of the Ocean

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5
Q

most widely planted grape variety in BDX

A

Merlot

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6
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what kind of bordeaux soil does the merlot thrive in

A

cooler clay soils on the right bank

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7
Q

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

A

in stone + gravel soils. can consistently ripen cab sauv

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8
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what type of soil does Cab Franc prefer in bdx

A

gravel + limestone

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9
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which characteristics does Petit Verdot add to a wine

A

adds tannin, color and spice flavours

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10
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in bdx which red grape variety dominates the right bank

A

Merlot

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11
Q

what is the main difference between st emilion and pomerol wines

A

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

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12
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what areas are included in the left bank in bdx

A

all of the médoc + graves + sauternes

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13
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dominant red grape on the left bank in bdx

A

Cab Sauv

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14
Q

4 communes in left bank in bdx with highest rep

A

Saint Estephe
Pauillac
Saint Julien
Margaux

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15
Q

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

A

Pauillac

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16
Q

what grapes varieties are used to make sweet Sauternes

A
  • Semillon -> susceptible to noble rot
  • Sauv Blanc -> adds acid + fruity
  • Muscadelle -> perfume
17
Q

what sweet wine AOP is situated in Sauternes AOP

A

Barsac AOP

18
Q

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

A

Garonne and Ciron

19
Q

fermentation/maturation of wines from sauternes and barsac

20
Q

what is the style of wine produced in entre deux mers

A

still dry whites predominantly Sauv Blanc and unoaked

21
Q

main differences between whites in entre deux mers and pessac leognan

A

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

22
Q

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

23
Q

what is clairet

A

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

24
Q

what appellations put their names in côtes de bordeaux

A

blaye
cadillac
castillon
francs

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what style of wine is made in the premieres cotes de bordeaux aop
only sweet white wines
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difference between reds form graves and pessac leognan
graves = less concentration and complexity pessac leognan= more merlot in the blend
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