Bordeaux

Question 1

Which Bordeaux subregion cannot bottle red wine under its own appellation?

Answer 1

Entre-Deux-Mers

Question 2

What major marital event established a maritime wine trade in Bordeaux, and when did it occur?

Answer 2

The marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry Plantagenêt in 1152

Question 3

Which Bordeaux classification system ranks the wines and not the châteaux?

Answer 3

Classification system of Graves

Question 4

Which Bordeaux region is known for its powerful red wines made primarily from Syrah?

Answer 4

There is no Syrah in Bordeaux so it should be No region.

(Why Côtes de Castillon?!)

Question 5

What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Bordeaux’s Right Bank?

Answer 5

Merlot

Question 6

Which Bordeaux subregion is known for its gravelly soils and produces some of the world’s most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines?

Answer 6

Pauillac

Question 7

What is the primary grape variety used in the white wines of Graves?

Answer 7

Sémillon

Question 8

Which Bordeaux classification system was established in 1855 and ranks the top growths of the Médoc and Sauternes?

Answer 8

Classification of 1855

Question 9

Which Bordeaux region is famous for its sweet wines made from botrytized grapes?

Answer 9

Sauternes

Question 10

What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Pomerol?

Answer 10

Merlot

Question 11

Which Bordeaux subregion is home to the famous estate Château Cheval Blanc?

Answer 11

Saint-Émilion

Question 12

What is the soil type in the Right Bank of Bordeaux, particularly in Pomerol?

Answer 12

Clay iron rich

Question 13

Which Bordeaux region is known for its dry white wines made primarily from Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 13

Pessac-Léognan

Question 14

What is the primary grape variety used in the red wines of Saint-Julien?

Answer 14

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 15

Which Bordeaux subregion is famous for its iron-rich soils and produces robust red wines?

Answer 15

I think it should be The Libournais. As it is a sub-region.

If AOC, Pomerol. Iron rich in clay

Saint-Estèphe (it is an AOC within the subregion of Medoc. The book only says more clay than its southern neighbors. )

Question 15

What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Saint-Émilion?

Answer 15

Merlot

Question 16

Which Bordeaux AOC is known for its gravelly soils with more sands and produces elegant Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines?

Answer 16

Margaux

Question 17

What is the primary grape variety used in the red wines of Pauillac?

Answer 17

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 18

What are the 2 “islands” of Pomeroll soil located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru?

Answer 18

They are pockets of sand
Chateau Figeac & Chateau Cheval
High acidity and polished tannins

Question 19

What is the main grape variety used in the white wines of Sauternes?

Answer 19

Sémillon (2/3 planted)

Question 20

Which Bordeaux AOC is known for its gravelly soils and produces some of the world’s most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines? More classified growths (17) than any other commune?

Answer 20

Pauillac

Question 21

What is the primary grape variety used in the white wines of Graves?

Answer 21

Sémillon, SB, Muscadelle blends carries from château to château

Question 22

What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Pomerol?

Answer 22

Merlot

Question 23

What classification system is based on the price point at the time it was implemented?

Answer 23

1855 Classification System - Bordeaux

Question 23

What classification system ranked wines, how many and what is the breakdown?

Answer 23

Graves Classification
16 properties in 1953 (remains unchanged)
13 red and 9 white

Question 37

What is the soil type in the Right Bank of Bordeaux, particularly in Saint-Émilion?

Answer 37

-Mostly limestone and clay
-Pockets of sands along the river
-Châteaus Figeac & Check on Pomerol soil (iron-rich clay)