Bordeaux Flashcards
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Classify me: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
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1855, 2eme St. Julien
2
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What styles of wine are made in Graves Superieurs AOP?
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White wine only (SB, SG, Sem, & Muscadelle) with at least 34 g/L RS. Min. must weight 221 g/L, min. potential alcohol 13.5% (12% acquired).
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What is the min. alcohol, must weight, and max. yield of Barsac and Sauternes? What are the differences is Cerons’ AOP reqs?
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Min. potential alcohol 15% (12% acquired)
Min. must weight 221 g/L
Max. yield 25 hl/ha
Cerons – min. potential alcohol 14.5% (12% acquired still) and yields are 40 hl/ha
4
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Second Wine: Brane Cantenac
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Baron de Brane
5
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What is “calcaire a asteries”?
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Hard limestone of the right bank, named for the billions of of fossilized starfish within it.
6
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Name three cru Bourgeois sites of St Estephe?
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Ormes de Pez, Phelan-Segur, Meyney, Beau-Site
7
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Name 5 Grand Cru Classe B properties of St-Emilion. What are the 4 As?
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As: Pavie, Ausone, Angelus, Cheval Blanc
Bs: Beau-Séjour-Bécot, Beauséjour, Belair-Monange, Canon, Fourtet, Figeac, La Gaffeliere, Magdelaine, Trottevieille
8
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Classify me: Château Malartic-Lagraviere
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1959 Graves, red and white
9
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Classify me: Château Belair-Monagne
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1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
10
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Define assemblage vs. encépagement.
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Assemblage is the blend of a wine; encépagement is the varietal make-up of a vineyard.
11
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What is the cepage of Cheval Blanc?
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57% Cab Franc, 39% Merlot, 3% Cab, 1% Malbec
12
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Describe the 2012 growing season in Bordeaux.
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Rainy and cold throughout flowering with drought in August. Low yields and small berries with thick skins. Made for irradic wines with toothy tannins. Merlot fared better than Cabernet Sauvignon as clay soils retained water better than gravel.
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What style of wine is allowed for Bordeaux Superieure AOP and what is the minimum alcohol level?
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Only red (min. 11%) and sweet whites (min. 17 g/L RS, 12% min. alcohol)
14
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Classify me: Château Branaire-Ducru
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1855, 4eme St. Julien
15
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Which of the classified chateaux of Pessac-Leognan are located inside the city of Bordeaux (which includes the surrounding communes of Merignac, Talence, Pessac) ?
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Château Pape-Clement - Pessac Château Haut-Brion - Pessac Chateau La Mission Haut Brion - Talence Chateau Laville-Haut Brion, now part of Haut Brion / La Mission - Talence Chateau La Tour Haut Brion - Talence
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Classify me: Château Marquis de Terme
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1855, 4eme Margaux
17
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Classify me: Château Montrose
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1855, 2eme St. Estephe
18
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Who is Denis Doubordieu?
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Mostly famous for making dry white wines, he is a consulting winemaker for dry wines at a number of famous sauternes estates including Doisy-Daene in Barsac and Chateau d’Yquem.
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What is the name of Chateau d’Yquem’s dry white wine?
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Y or Ygrec
20
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Besides Haut Brion, no Chateaux in Graves were classified until what year?
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1953
21
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May wines from the communal appellations of the Medoc (Margaux, St. Estephe, etc.) release wines as Medoc AOP?
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No – they may release as Haut-Medoc, not Medoc
22
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What are the most successful vintages of the 60’s for the Left Bank?
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1961 and 1966
23
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What is the current market price (US market / wine-searcher) for: Ausone 2005 Petrus 2005 Haut Brion 2005 Lafite 2005 Latour 2005 Le Pin 2005
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Ausone 2005 = $1800 Petrus 2005 = $3900 Haut Brion 2005 = $800 Lafite 2005 = $1100 Latour 2005 = $900 Le Pin 2005 = $3700
24
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Name three methods of water removal used in Bordeaux.
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- Boiling – low pressure evaporation (vacuum – low temps)
- Freezing – cryo-extraction
- Molecular methods – reverse osmosis
25
Which famous aperitif is produced in Podensac?
Lillet
26
Name four sweet wine AOP’s of Graves.
Barsac, Cérons, Sauternes, and Graves Supérieures
27
What first growths bookend the appellation of Paulliac?
Lafite in the north and Latour in the south
28
Classify me: Château Pape-Clement
1959 Graves, red only
29
Classify me: Château Larcis-Ducasse
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B (promoted in 2012)
30
Name the five villages that Margaux is spread over.
Arsac, Cantenac, Margaux, Soussans, Labarde
31
Classify me: Château Cantemerle
1855, 5eme Haut Medoc
32
What Chateaux in Pessac-Leognan are owned by SA Clarence Dillon?
Haut Brion, La Mission Haut Brion, Laville Haut Brion, and La Tour Haut Brion (the later two now making wine for La Mission Haut Brion)
33
In its early years, what classified growth of Graves was known as Chateau Pontac?
Chateau Haut-Brion
34
What are the Premier Cru Classe estates of Barsac?
Chateau Coutet and Chateau Climens
35
What is the only estate on the right bank to use a significant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Figeac, in St Emilion
36
How is the soil different in St-Estephe and name two effects.
Richer in clay -- gives greater richness and structure as well as provides an advantage in hot, dry years because of moisture retention
37
What was the first vintage of Le Petit Mouton?
1993
38
What is the minimum alcohol for wines of the Medoc? Does this differ from the communal appellations (St. Estephe, Paulliac, etc.)?
11%, and nope -- it's 11% down the board throughout the Medoc.
39
Which property had the highest release price of any Bordeaux estate with the 2000 release?
Château Pétrus ($1800)
40
What is the name of Leoville Poyferré's second label in 2002 and 2003 that is now an independent label that they own?
Chateau Moulin Riche
41
Classify me: Château Cos d'Estournel
1855, 2eme St. Estephe
42
What two properties were promoted from Grand Cru Classe to Premier Grand Cru Classe B in the 2006 classification of St Emilion (and allowed to keep their promotions even though the demotions of that classification were negated)?
Troplong-Mondot and Pavie-Macquin
43
Can you make sweet wine in Cotes-de-Bordeaux Cadillac?
No
44
Classify me: Château Rauzan-Gassies
1855, 2eme Margaux
45
What was the first vintage of Le Petit Lion de Leoville-las-Cases? Before that, what was the second wine of Leoville-las-Cases?
The first vintage of Le Petit Lion was 2007. Before that, Leoville-las-Cases did not have a second wine. Many incorrectly think of Clos du Marquis (first vintage 1902) as Leoville's second wine, but Clos du Marquis always came from a separate plot of land further inland from the vines destined for the grand vin, so technically cannot be considered a second wine.
46
Where in Graves are all the cru classes properties located?
Pessac-Leognan
47
Second Wine: Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Réserve de la Comtesse
48
Classify me: Château Couhins
1959 Graves, white only
49
What river separates Cerons and Barsac?
Saint-Cricq
50
Classify me: Château Beychevelle
1855, 4eme St. Julien
51
What is the only classified growth in Arsac?
Chateau du Tetre (5eme cru)
52
Classify me: Château Mouton-Rothschild
1855, 1eme Paulliac (promoted in 1973)
53
Classify me: Château Rieussec
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Fargues)
54
Classify me: Château de Malle
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Preignac)
55
Classify me: Château Giscours
1855, 3eme Margaux
56
Classify me: Château Boyd-Cantenac
1855, 3eme Margaux
57
When was the classification of Graves first drawn up? When was this classification ratified, and when was it revised? How many estates were added to the initial classification? What are they?
Graves was first classified in 1953, though this classification wasn't ratified until 1958. In 1959, this classification was revised, and 6 new estates were added: Couhins, Couhins-Lurton, Latour-Martillac, Malartic-Lagraviere, Fieuzal and Pape Clement
58
Classify me: Château Pedesclaux
1855, 5eme Pauillac
59
What is the Bordeaux mixture and what is it used to combat?
Lime, copper sulfate, and water. Used to combat fungal problems -- downey mildew, powdery mildew, etc.
60
Classify me: Château Lafite-Rothschild
1855, 1eme Paulliac
61
Classify me: Château Haut-Brion
1959 Graves, red only
| 1855 1eme
62
In what AOP would you find Chateau Trotanoy?
Pomerol
63
Name three estates in Bordeaux that typically use more than 50% Cabernet Franc.
Le Dôme (80%), Ausone (55%), Cheval Blanc (40-55%) -- all St. Emilion
64
What AOP is Y'Quem's dry white wine ("Y" or "Y'grec") released as?
Bordeaux AOP (Barsac and Sauternes are not eligible to release wines as Graves AOP. I have seen bottles labeled "Bordeaux Superieur" which implies it was at one point semi-sweet, but I can't find evidence to substantiate this.)
65
Define the climate of Bordeaux.
Maritime climate, influenced by the Atlantic and Girone Estuary. Winters are short, spring is damp, and summers can be hot. Rot and mold are big problems.
66
Name two estates that disappeared from the 2012 St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe classification because they merged with other estates.
Chateau Magdelaine, formerly a B, merged with Chateau Belair-Monagne, a B as well
Chateau Berget merged with Chateau Trottevieille
67
Classify me: Château Caillou
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
68
What is the parentage of Carmenere?
Cabernet Franc x Gros Cabernet
69
What year of the 90s saw terrible Spring frosts that killed 80% of the crop in Bordeaux?
1991
70
In what AOP would you find Chateau Valandraud?
St. Emilion
71
What style of wine can be made in the Medoc AOP?
Dry red wine
72
What châteaux are classified Crus Classé for only white wines in Graves?
Château Couhins, Château Couhins-Lurton and Château Laville-Haut-Brion
73
Which two Graves classified growths had their last vintages in 2005 and 2008, respectively? What are both properties used for now?
Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion and Chateau Laville-Haut-Brion. Both properties now supply fruit for second red wine and new white wine under the La Mission Haut-Brion label.
74
Second Wine: Montrose
La Dame de Montrose
75
Classify me: Château d'Armailhac
1855, 5eme Pauillac
76
The Grand Enclos, or l'Enclos is the source of what famous classified growth's grand vin?
Latour
77
Classify me: Château Haut-Bailly
1959 Graves, red only
78
Classify me: Château de Myrat
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
79
Classify me: Château Smith-Haut Lafitte
1959 Graves, red only
80
Classify me: Château Belgrave
1855, 5eme Haut Medoc
81
Which is the southernmost communes of production for Margaux?
Arsac.
82
NW to SE, name the three sweet white wine appellations of Graves.
Cérons, Barsac, Sauternes
83
Which bank of the Garonne is Loupiac on?
Northeast
84
Classify me: Château Cantenac Brown
1855, 3eme Margaux
85
Name the satellite appellations of St. Emilion.
Lussac, Montagne, St. Georges, Puisseguin
86
What borders St Emilion on the north, west, south, and east?
N -- Route Nationale 10 and the river Barbanne
W -- towns of Libourne & Pomerol
S -- the Ruisseua la Capelle & Dordogne
E -- Cotes de Castillon
87
Classify me: Château La Gaffeliere
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
88
Classify me: Château Haut-Bages Liberal
1855, 5eme Pauillac
89
Where is Château Pape-Clément?
Pessac-Léognan
90
Classify me: Château Lamothe
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Sauternes)
91
What is Cabernet Franc known as in Pomerol?
Bouchet
92
Describe three advantages of second wines in Bordeaux.
1. Increase quality of first wine
2. Second wines generate more revenue than if those grapes were sold off in bulk.
3. Prevents any bottling by a negociant being touted as grapes from a certain chateau
4. Offers a lower priced alternative for brand loyalty
93
Classify me: Château Duhart-Milon
1855, 4eme Pauillac
94
Name the fifth growths of Margaux.
du Tertre and Dauzac
95
Please list the following properties in descending order for their release price from the 2010 vintage (highest to lowest): Château Lynch-Bages, Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château D’Armailhac, and Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste.
Château Mouton-Rothschild > Château Lynch-Bages > Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste > Château D’Armailhac
96
Classify me: Château d'Arche
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Sauternes)
97
Second Wine: Leoville Poyferré
Pavillon de Leoville Poyferré
98
Classify me: Château La Tour Blanche
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Bommes)
99
Name the properties in Graves that are classified as Cru Classé for both red wine and white wine.
Ch. Bouscaut, Ch. Carbonneiux, Domaine de Chevalier, Ch. d'Olivier, Ch. Malartic Lagraviere, and Ch. La Tour-Martillac
100
What styles of wine can be made in Cotes de Bourg? What appellation surrounds it?
dry red and white wine; Cotes de Blaye/Blaye
101
Why are spring frosts a greater concern in Pomerol than elsewhere in Bordeaux?
Merlot ripens earlier and is more susceptible to spring frosts. Dominance of Merlot in Pomerol makes it particularly risky.
102
Classify me: Château Durfort-Vivens
1855, 2eme Margaux
103
Name the five communes of Sauternes from north to south.
Barsac, Preignac, Bommes, Fargues, Sauternes
104
All of the wines from Bordeaux were the same vintage in the Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976 except for one. What was the primary vintage, and what was the wine from a different vintage and what was that vintage while you’re at it?
1970. The exception was Château Léoville Las Cases 1971
105
What is the AOP for Chateau Petrus?
Pomerol
106
Where in Bordeaux can the boulbenes soil be found? What is it?
Graves; a mixture of clay, sand, and gravel
107
Name three influences that Emile Peynaud had in Bordeaux.
Stainless steel fermentations, new oak elevage, hygiene and temperature control, inducing MLF, promotion of second wines.
108
What is the appellation of Chateau Lafleur?
Pomerol
109
Classify me: Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
1855, 5eme Pauillac
110
What commune lies directly across the Ciron from Barsac?
Preignac
111
Classify me: Château Valandraud
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B (promoted in 2012)
112
Second Wine: Château Haut Brion (white)
La Clarte de Haut-Brion (as of 2009)
113
Classify me: Domaine de Chevalier
1959 Graves, red and white
114
What three Chateaux were split off from what was once one large estate known as Beychevelle?
Beychevelle, Brainare-Ducru, and Ducru-Beaucaillou
115
Describe the difference in soil between the Haut Medoc and the Bas Medoc.
Bas Medoc -- Marshy land north of St. Estephe. Haut-Medoc -- west of the communes, well-drained gravelly soil
116
When was Cru Bourgeois first drawn up and how many properties did it originally have?
1932; 444
117
Second Wine: Pichon-Longueville
Les Tourelles de Longueville
118
What was the scoring criteria for Grand Cru Classe/Premier Grand Cru Classe for the St Emilion classification of 2012?
50% tasting of 10 vintages/30% tasting of 15 vintages
20%/30% analysis of topography and soil
10%/5% analysis of viticulture and winemaking
20%/35% reputation of the estate
119
When was the appellation Pessac-Leognan established?
1987
120
Classify me: Château Pavie-Macquin
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B (promoted in 2006)
121
Can Entre-deux-Mers AOP be varietal wines?
NO. Must be a combination of at least two principal grapes (SB, SG, Sem, Musc). Accessory varieties (Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Mauzac & Merlot Blanc) may not account for more than 30% of the blend.
122
Where is Ch. Sociando-Mallet?
Located just north of St. Estephe in the Haut Medoc.
123
Classify me: Château de Fieuzal
1959 Graves, red only
124
Describe how the Gironde Estuary affects the climate of Bordeaux.
The Gironde Estuary takes the moderating influences of the Atlantic and the Gulf Stream and brings them inland
125
Usually Yquem declassifies and sells to the negoce part of its production - in certain exceptional vintages, they bottle 100% of it - give 2 of these vintages
1967, 1976, 1989, 1990
126
What style of wine is made in Canon-Fronsac?
Dry red wine (same AOP requirements at Fronsac)
127
What style of wine can be made under the Graves AOP?
Red & White.
128
Classify me: Château Brane-Cantenac
1855, 2eme Margaux
129
Classify me: Château Coutet
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Barsac)
130
Classify me: Château Gruaud Larose
1855, 2eme St. Julien
131
Name the third growths of St-Julien.
Langoa-Barton and Lagrange
132
Classify me: Château d'Yquem
1855 Sauternes, Premier Cru Superieur (Sauternes)
133
When did Malbec plantings significantly decrease in Bordeaux?
After the frost of 1956, few Malbec vines were replanted. It fufills the same purpose as Merlot and is less demanding.
134
What is the maximum yield for Barsac, Sauternes, and Cerons?
25 hl/ha for Barsac and Sauternes; 40 hl/ha for Cerons
135
Describe the ways in which the classification of St Emilion was structured differently than the 1855 classification of the Medoc.
Three main ways: 1) Inclusion would depend on submitted requests, not a ranking of local merchants 2) Ranking would be based on tasting and analysis of the estate rather than market value of the wines 3) It would be reassessed periodically rather than set in stone
136
Classify me: Château de Rayne-Vigneau
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Bommes)
137
Can you make rosé in any of the Graves appellations?
No, the only two appellations in all of Bordeaux for rosé are Cremant and general AOC Bordeaux
138
Classify me: Château Saint-Pierre
1855, 4eme St. Julien
139
Which bank of the Garonne is St. Croix du Mont on?
Northeast
140
What is the minimum alcohol for Cotes de Bordeaux with and without subzone designate?
11/11.5
141
What two rivers provide the northern and southern borders of Pomerol?
N -- Barbanne
| S -- Taillas
142
In what year did it become compulsory for classed Chateaux to estate bottle?
1972
143
What first growth has a plot of vines in St-Estephe?
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, called "La Caillava"
144
Which AOP in Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
St.Émilion
145
What is Cru Artisan? Cru Bourgeois?
Cru Artisan - Classification of 2002, 44 small, recognized producers.
Cru Bourgeois -- guarantor of quality, Chateaux must reapply.
146
What is the difference in terroir between Pessac-Leognan and Graves du Sud?
Graves du Sud is warmer, with less consistency of soil -- gravel with clay and limestone
147
Classify me: Château Camensac
1855, 5eme Haut Medoc
148
Why is Haut Brion not classified for its white as well as its red?
Haut Brion did not ask for classification for its white wine, as it makes too little
149
How many Premier Grand Cru Classe A estates are there in St Emilion? Premier Grand Cru Classe B? Grand Cru Classe?
4; 14; 64
150
What steps were taken in the 2012 classification of St Emilion to avoid the accusations of partiality that plagued the 2006 classification?
The Syndicat Viticole of St Emilion passed all authority to the INAO who appointed a board of judges from outside of Bordeaux
151
Are there different must weight requirements for the major left bank communes vs. St Emilion & Pomerol?
Yes, but just for Merlot. Both are 180 g/L for all the grapes except Merlot. On the left bank, Merlot is required to be harvested at 189 g/L and for St Emilion and Pomerol, at 194 g/L.
152
What lauded vintage of the 21st century saw hail in July and August that wiped out a large portion of the crop, especially in St. Emilion and Entre-deux-Mers?
2009
153
Classify me: Château Nairac
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
154
Where is Chateau Chasse-Spleen?
Moulis-en-Medoc
155
Name from north to south the six communal appellations of the Medoc.
St. Estephe, Paulliac, St Julien, Listrac, Moulis, Margaux,
156
What appellation surrounds Cadillac, Loupiac, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont? What style of wine is made there?
Premiers Cotes de Bordeaux; Sweet white wine (min. 34 g/L RS)
157
What Paulliac estate owns a 4.5 ha plot in St Estephe called "La Caillava" that contributes to its grand vin?
Lafite-Rothschild
158
What are the Premier Cru Classe estates of Preignac?
Just one -- Suduiraut
159
What first growth removed itself from en primeur sales in 2012?
Chateau Latour
160
What classed growth was once known as Chateau Mouton Baron Phillipe?
Chateau d'Armhailac; Mouton-Rothschild bought d'Armhailac in the 1920s and renamed it Mouton Baron Phillipe (1955-1988). d'Armhailac is still under the ownership of Mouton, but was changed back to its original name for the 1989 vintage
161
Second Wine: Grand-Puy-Lacoste
Lacoste-Borie
162
What style of wine is made in Fronsac and where is it?
Dry red wine (Cab, Cab Franc, Merlot and Malbec must account for at least 50%); due west of Pomerol.
163
Second Wine: Château Margaux
Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux
164
Classify me: Château Ferriere
1855, 3eme Margaux
165
Classify me: Château Angelus
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe A (promoted in 2012)
166
What does limestone become as it erodes, and how does this affect the soil composition of St Emilion?
Limestone becomes clay as it erodes; the limestone plateau of St-Emilion has slopes of clay
167
Most of the major communes of the Médoc received their AOC status in the 1930’s. Which prominent Commune received its status well after this?
Margaux became an AOP in 1954.
168
Name three of the most common weather hazards in Bordeaux.
- Winter & Spring frosts (yields)
- Hail in July & August (yields)
- Rain at harvest causing rot, mold, and dilution
169
Classify me: Château Ausone
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe A
170
Second Wine: Leoville Las Cases
Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases
171
Classify me: Château Dauzac
1855, 5eme Margaux
172
What is "sur souche"?
Practice of negociants buying grapes while they were still on the vine. Fell out of favor with the 1961 vintage which was sold off cheap and ended up being magnificent.
173
When was Cru Bourgeois reconceptualized as an annual award of quality rather than a classification?
The 2003 update was annulled in 2007 and restructured. Now based on a tasting panel -- can be awarded to any estate of the Medoc.
174
What is the min ABV and yields for Graves?
Blanc: 10.5/58 hl/ha
Rouge: 11/55 hl/ha
175
What are the classified growths of Labarde?
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176
Classify me: Château La Tour-Haut-Brion
1959 Graves, red only (final vintage 2005)
177
What producer in Margaux is known for using a significant amount of Petite Verdot?
Palmer (5-8%)
178
Most red grapes from the Médoc and neighboring communes have a minimum must weight of 180 g/l. Which grape has a higher minimum must weight and what is that minimum must weight?
Merlot has a minimum must weight of 189 g/l
179
In what commune are the wines of St. Julien concentrated? What are the other three communes that cover St. Julien?
Saint-Julien-Beychevelle; Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Pauillac, Saint-Laurent-Médoc
180
Classify me: Château La Lagune
1855, 3eme Haut-Medoc
181
When was St Emilion first classified and in what subsequent years was it revised?
1955, 1969, 1985, 1996, 2006, 2012
182
Classify me: Château Cheval-Blanc
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe A
183
How many grapes are allowed in Bordeaux AOP white wines? Which three can make up no more than 30% of the blend?
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Merlot Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Colombard (the latter three may make up no more than 30%).
184
Classify me: Château du Tertre
1855, 5eme Margaux
185
What two classified estates of St Emilion lie on the gravel mounds on the western side of the appellation?
Cheval Blanc and Figeac
186
Which appellation of Bordeaux forbids chaptalization?
Cotes de Bordeaux St Macaire
187
When was Pessac-Leognan demarcated?
1987
188
Classify me: Château Sigalas-Rabaud
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Bommes)
189
Name three vintages in the 20th century in which d'Yquem was not produced.
1910, 1915, 1930, 1951, 1952, 1964, 1972, 1974, 1992, 2012
190
Classify me: Château Talbot
1855, 4eme St. Julien
191
Second Wine: Boyd Cantenac
Jacques-Boyd
192
What is Malbec known as on the right bank?
Pressac
193
Which appellations have the highest min residual sugar requirements in Bordeaux? How much it is?
51 g/l; Cotes de Bordeaux Francs, Cadillac, St Foy Bordeaux liquoreux
194
Classify me: Clos Fourtet
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
195
Name four Deuxiemes Cru Classe estates of Barsac?
Chateau de Myrat, Doisy Daene, Doisy Dubroca, Dosiy Vedrines, Broustet, Nairac, Caillou, Suau
196
Classify me: Château Latour-Martillac
1959 Graves, red and white
197
What is the difference in RS and yield between Graves Superieures and Cerons?
Graves Superieures = 34 g/l RS, 40 hl/ha - MW 221
| Cerons = 45 g/l RS, 40 hl/ha - MW 221
198
How many St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe B estates were there before 2012? How many after?
10; 14 (4 were promoted in 2012)
199
Name three estates that are fully converted to bio-dynamics in Bordeaux.
Climens (Barsac), Durfort-Vivens (Margaux), Pontet-Canet (Paulliac), Gombarde-Guillot (Pomerol), Mazeyres (Pomerol), Fonroque (Pomerol), Clos Puy Arnaud (Castillon)
200
Where is Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux and what styles of wine are made there?
Further upriver (east) of the major right bank appellations, south of the Dordogne. Blanc sec, moelleux, and liquoreux as well as rouge.
201
Classify me: Château Lynch Bages
1855, 5eme Pauillac
202
What is the difference between "petite vidure" and "grosse vidure"?
petite vidure = CF, grosse vidure = CS
203
What separates St. Estephe from the Medoc?
The Chenal de Calon
204
Classify me: Château Doisy-Dubroca
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
205
Second Wine: Cos d'Estournel
Les Pagodes de Cos
206
What is the commune for Château Pape-Clément?
Pessac
207
What is Aile d'Argent?
White wine of Mouton-Rothschild
208
Who makes "Historical XIXth Century Wine" and what is it?
Chateau Palmer's homage to the "Hermitaged" style of wine made in the 19th century. Includes a small percentage of Syrah. Non-vintage.
209
What is the local name of the springs delimitating the communes and flowing to the Dordogne?
Jalle
210
Classify me: Château Rabaud-Promis
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Bommes)
211
Each of the satellites of St-Emilion have their own commune except one. Name it.
St. Georges is within the Montagne commune.
212
What are winemaker's options for halting sweet wine fermentations in Sauternes/Barsac in order to leave the desired amount of residual sugar/alcohol?
Refrigeration and/or sulphur dioxide.
213
What three vintages of the 21st century routinely saw Merlot being harvest at 15+% potential alcohol in Bordeaux?
2003, 2009, and 2010
214
What two natural features separates Barsac, Sauternes, and Cerons from the rest of Graves?
The Ciron River Valley and Les Landes (forest!)
215
Classify me: Château Romer du Hayot
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Fargues)
216
Classify me: Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Bommes)
217
Second Wine: Lynch Bages
Echo de Lynch Bages (as of 2008)
218
What four estates of St. Julien line the Gironde estuary?
Leoville-las-Cases
Leoville-Barton
Leoville-Poyferre
Ducru Beaucaillou
219
What are the two soil types that St Emilion's soil is broadly classified into?
Cotes -- steep hillsides, limestone
| Graves -- gravely limestone plateau (resembles the Medoc)
220
Why is Cabernet Franc more susceptible to coulure than Cabernet Sauvignon?
Because it buds and ripens earlier
221
Classify me: Château Calon Segur
1855, 3eme St. Estephe
222
What are the two northernmost Cru Classé of Pessac-Leognan?
Châteaux Haut-Brion (Pessac) and La Mission Haut-Brion (Talence)
223
Name the three properties in Graves that are only classified as Cru Classé for dry white wine.
Châteaux Couhins, Couhins-Lurton, and Laville-Haut-Brion
224
In what kind of years can you expect there to be less tries in Sauternes?
In particularly ripe/botrytis infected years, when a certain level of healthy grapes are desired to impart freshness to the wine, less tries are generally performed.
225
What is the first vintage for
La Mondotte
Le Pin
Valandraud
La Mondotte - 1996
Le Pin - 1979
Valandraud - 1991
226
Classify me: Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Bommes)
227
Name five vintages in which Chateau d'Yquem was not produced.
1910, 1915, 1930, 1951, 1952, 1964, 1972, 1974, 1992, 2012
228
Where is Ste-Croix-du-Mont AOP and what style of wine is made there?
On the eastern shore of the Garonne; sweet white wine
229
Classify me: Château Beau-Sejour Becot
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
230
What is Les Landes? What affect does it have on the climate of Graves?
Les Landes is the name of the pine forests that lie between Graves proper and the sweet wine appellations of Cerons, Barsac, and Sauternes. Have a moderating, warming climate on Graves.
231
Classify me: Château Romer
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Fargues)
232
Name the Chateaux in Graves that are only classified as Cru Classe for dry red wines.
Ch. Haut Bailly, Ch. de Fieuzal, Ch. Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Ch. Haut Brion, Ch. La Mission Haut Brion, Ch. Pape Clement, Ch. La Tour Haut Brion
233
Name five third growths of Margaux.
There are 10: Kirwan, d'Issan, Giscours, Malescot Saint-Exupery, Boyd-Cantenac, Cantenac Brown, Palmer, Desmirail, Ferriere, Marquis d'Alesme Becker
234
Rank the communes of Margaux from south to north - which one does not have any classified growth?
Arsac, Labarde, Cantenac, Margaux, Soussans;
| Soussans
235
Classify me: Château Lafon-Rochet
1855, 4eme St. Estephe
236
Second Wine: Château Latour
Les Forts de Latour
237
Classify me: Château Lynch Moussas
1855, 5eme Pauillac
238
What conditions usually constitute a poor vintage in Sauternes/Barsac?
Most truly horrible vintages are caused by rains at harvest. Because the botrytized grapes are somewhat vulnerable, rains cause them to become severely diluted.
239
Why is it less common to see wines released under the Cerons AOP than Sauternes and Barsac?
Cerons has less desirable climate for sweet wine -- it doesn't get the level of botrytis that Barsac and Sauternes do because it doesn't interact with the Ciron tributary of the Garonne. Additionally (and importantly!!) Cerons can release wines under the Graves AOP, while Sauternes and Barsac can't. And with the difficulty of selling sweet wine (and the relatively strong name recognition of the Graves AOP), it makes much more sense for producers in Cerons to make dry wines and release them as Graves AOP.
240
When are en primeur tastings generally held?
The first week of April
241
Classify me: Château Lagrange
1855, 3eme St. Julien
242
Where is Loupiac AOP and what style of wine is made there?
On the eastern shore of the Garonne; sweet white wine
243
In what recent vintage did we see the amount of Cabernet Franc used in Cheval Blanc as low as 40%?
2009
244
The Chanel de Gaer divides what in half?
Paulliac
245
Which two rivers have the greatest influence on the sweet wines of Graves?
The Garonne and Ciron
246
What is Paulliac's only 4th growth?
Duhart-Milon
247
Name three Chateaux of Moulis?
Ch. Chasse-Spleen, Ch. Maucaillou, Ch. Poujeaux
248
Classify me: Château Cos Labory
1855, 5eme St. Estephe
249
What is France's largest appellation?
Bordeaux
250
What two properties, which had never been classified before, emerged on the 2012 St Emilion Classification as Premier Grand Cru Classe B?
La Mondotte and Valandraud
251
Classify me: Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker
1855, 3eme Margaux
252
What two rivers define the western side of St. Emilion?
The Isle and the Dronne
253
What other properties does Mouton-Rothschild own?
d'Armhailac and Clerc-Milon
254
When can Pomerol wines be released? Could they be 100% Petit Verdot? What about Lalande-de-Pomerol?
15 of November of the year following the harvest - yes (non min / max mandatory) - Lalande can be released the 31th of March following the harvest, and CS, CF, Merlot, Malbec must represent a min of 70% of the blend - Carmenere and PV a max of 10% (+ the yield are different, 49 vs 53)
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Classify me: Château Palmer
1855, 3eme Margaux
256
What is Mouton Cadet?
For years it was a second wine of Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, and Ch. Mouton-Baron-Phillipe (d'Armhailac), and now it is a global brand made by negoce firm Baron Phillipe de Rothschild SA.
257
Name five fifth growths of Paulliac.
There are 12: Pontet-Canet, Batailly, Haut-Batailley, Grand Puy Lacoste, Grand Puy Ducasse, Lynch Bages, Lynch Moussas, d'Armhailac, Haut-Bages-Liberal, Pedesclaux, Clerc Milon, Croizet-Bages
258
Second Wine: Cantenac-Brown
Brio de Cantenac Brown
259
Before 1998, what was the second wine of Chateau Palmer?
Reserve de General
260
What styles of wine are made in Blaye AOP? Cotes de Blaye? Cotes de Bordeaux - Blaye?
Blaye - Rouge only
Cotes de Blaye - Blanc sec only (based on Colombard and Ugni Blanc)
Cotes de Bordeaux - Blaye - blanc sec (based on SB, SG, Sem, Musc) and rouge sec
261
Classify me: Château Laville-Haut-Brion
1959 Graves, white only (final vintage 2008)
262
Classify me: Château Broustet
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
263
Where is Cotes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire, and what styles of wine can be made there?
South of Loupiac, Cadillac, etc. between the Garonne and the Dordogne. Blanc sec, moelleux, and liquoreux
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How does soil type differ from one side of Pomerol to the next and how does this affect the wine?
Western side is sandier, lesser quality. Eastern side has more gravel with clay.
265
What are the communes of Pomerol.
Libourne, Pomerol
266
What was the first estate-bottled vintage of Mouton-Rothschild and who designed the label?
1924; Jean Carlu
267
Second Wine: Gruaud Larose
Both Sarget de Gruaud-Larose and Larose de Gruaud
268
Second Wine: Calon-Segur
Marquis de Calon
269
Classify me: Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse
1855, 5eme Pauillac
270
What is an abonnement?
A "subscription" -- negociants would buy in abonnements from Bordeaux Chateaux in order to secure prices for a stretch of time. Ultimately favored negociants as time went by and prices rose.
271
Classify me: Château La Mission Haut-Brion
1959 Graves, red only
272
Which grape is the most planted in Sauternes?
Semillon, 75%
273
What are the three main white grapes of Bordeaux AOP? What other grapes are allowed and in what amounts?
Sauvignon Blanc (including Sauvignon Gris), Semillon & Muscadelle; Ugni Blanc, Merlot Blanc, and Colombard can make up no more than 30% of the blend collectively
274
How does the climate differ between Medoc and the right bank?
The climate becomes less maritime and more continental on the right bank.
275
Classify me: Château Leoville Las Cases
1855, 2eme St. Julien
276
What is Roc de Cambes? Who owns it and what is the cepage?
Roc de Cambes is an estate in the Cotes de Bourg. It was purchased by Ch. Tetre-Rotebouef in 1988. It is 65% Merlot usually, with the remainder being Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 15-18 months in 50% new French oak.
277
Classify me: Château Pouget
1855, 4eme Margaux
278
What is the cepage of Petrus?
Usually 100% Merlot, with a bit of Cab Franc sometimes.
279
What is the difference in potential alcohol between Barsac, Sauternes, and Cerons?
Barsac and Sauternes are both 15%, Cerons is 14.5% (all three require 12% acquired)
280
Classify me: Château Malescot Saint-Exupery
1855, 3eme Margaux
281
Name the second growths of St. Julien.
Leoville-Poyferre, Leoville-Las Cases, Leoville-Barton, Gruad Larose, Ducru Beaucaillou
282
When did it become common for consumers to be involved in en primeur tastings?
In the 1970s. As estate bottling became ubiquitous, consumers invested in futures rather than merchants who bought barrels from negociants.
283
Classify me: Château Langoa Barton
1855, 3eme St. Julien
284
Classify me: Château la Mondotte
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B (promoted in 2012)
285
Classify me: Château Lascombes
1855, 2eme Margaux
286
Classify me: Château Lamothe-Guignard
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Sauternes)
287
Name two synonyms for Cabernet Franc.
Bouchet (Bordeaux), Breton (Loire)
288
Which is the smallest of St Emilion Satellites?
St Georges, which is included inside Montagne St Emilion
289
What is the name of the specific type of gravel found in Graves?
Gunzian gravel (from the Gunzian era).
290
Why is Petite Verdot used in Bordeaux?
Contributes substance, structure, and color to a blend
291
Which classified growth has been absorbed by Chateau Belair-Monange?
Chateau Magdelaine
292
How many estates were originally classified in Graves in 1953? How many are there today?
10 were originally classified in 1953, with 6 more being added in 1959. Two are no longer in operation (Laville Haut Brion and La Tour Haut Brion), bringing the number to 14.
293
Classify me: Château Suduiraut
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Preignac)
294
Classify me: Château Desmirail
1855, 3eme Margaux
295
What was the best vintage of the 70s in Bordeaux?
Out of a string of rather limp vintages in the 70s, 1978 was the best.
296
What is the last of the Bordelais grapes to ripen?
Petite Verdot!
297
Classify me: Château Canon-la-Gaffeliere
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B (promoted in 2012)
298
Classify me: Château Canon
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
299
Classify me: Château d'Issan
1855, 3eme Margaux
300
Describe the soil type of Sauternes.
Gunzian and colluvial gravel with sand and clay. Some areas of calcaire a asteries (limestone/clay) -- more prominent in Barsac.
301
Second Wine: Langoa-Barton
Lady Langoa
302
What was the first vintage of Ygrec?
The first year for d’Yquem’s dry white wine was 1959
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What right bank Chateaux are the following figures associated with?
Christian Moueix
Jacques Thienpont
Alain Vauthier
Pierre Lurton
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Christian Moueix -- Petrus (and Trotanoy)
Jacques Thienpont -- Le Pin
Alain Vauthier -- Ausone
Pierre Lurton -- Cheval Blanc
304
Name the fourth growths of Margaux.
Prieure-Lichine, Pouget, and Marquis de Term
305
What are the Premier Cru Classe estates of Sauternes?
Just one (as Chateau d'Yquem is Premier Cru Superieur) -- Guiraud
306
What is the subzone of Entre-deux-Mers?
Haut-Benauge
307
Name the 5 villages that Margaux is spread over. Which of them have classified growths? What is the largest and what is the smallest?
Soussans, Margaux, Cantenac, Labarde, and Arsac. They all have classified growths except Soussans. Labarde is the smallest, Arsac is the largest.
308
There was one judge at the Judgment of Paris tasting that represented a property from Bordeaux. His wine was not in the tasting. Who was this and what property did he represent?
The owner of Château Giscours, Pierre Tari, was there. At the time of the tasting he also served as the President of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.
309
What is crasse de fer?
The iron and clay rich soil of Pomerol
310
What are the 4 satellite appellations of St-Emilion?
St-Georges, Montagne, Puisseguin, Lussac
311
What are the Premier Cru Classe estates of Fargues?
Just one -- Rieussec
312
What is a regisseur?
General manager-come-winemaker when absent nobility owned chateaux in Bordeaux.
313
What three appellations for sweet wine lie opposite Barsac and Sauternes on the other side of the Garonne?
Cadillac, Loupiac, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
314
Name three fungal diseases that Cabernet Sauvignon is susceptible to.
Eutypa Dieback, Esca, Powdery Mildew
315
Classify me: Château Figeac
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
316
Why are stuck fermentations common in making Sauternes?
Sugar acts as a preservative and bacteria and yeast do not survive well. Botrytis is also thought to inhibit the activity of yeasts.
317
Classify me: Château Prieure-Lichine
1855, 4eme Margaux
318
Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) owns other estates in Bordeaux - which ones? give their commnune and rank - bonus - which winery do they own in Chile? Where?
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Duhart-Milon - Pauillac, 4th
Rieussec - Sauternes AOP , Fargues 1st
L'Evangile - Pomerol, none
Paradis-Casseuil - Entre-deux-Mers, none
Peyre-Labade - Haut-Medoc, none
Los Vascos, Cochalgua
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319
In which commune of the Médoc are the villages of Pez and Marbuzet?
St-Estèphe
320
What is the third wine of Chateau Latour?
Paulliac de Latour
321
What are Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle said to contribute to a white Bordeaux blend?
SG -- plush, pink-skinned, floral, perfumed
| Muscadelle -- fresh and perfumed vibrancy
322
Classify me: Château Leoville Poyferre
1855, 2eme St. Julien
323
Classify me: Château Pontet-Canet
1855, 5eme Pauillac
324
Classify me: Château Suau
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
325
In what year was Mouton Rothschild upgraded to a 1st growth.
1973
326
Classify me: Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
1855, 2eme Paulliac
327
Classify me: Château Bouscat
1959 Graves, red and white
328
Second Wine: Château Haut Brion (red)
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion (as of 2007)
329
How many Chateaux of Graves are classified for both red and white wine. Name them.
Six: Bouscaut, Carbonnieux, Dom. de Chevalier, Chateau d'Olivier, Malartic Lagraviere, La Tour Martillac
330
Why does Merlot thrive in clay based soils?
Clay delays natural vigor.
331
Classify me: Château Latour
1855, 1eme Paulliac
332
Second Wine: Ducru-Beaucaillou
Croix de Beaucaillou
333
Classify me: Château Haut-Batailley
1855, 5eme Pauillac
334
Classify me: Château Couhins-Lurton
1959 Graves, white only
335
Which commune has the most classified growths?
Margaux with 21
336
What are the 6 AOPs for Graves?
Graves AOP, Graves Superieures AOP, Pessac-Leognan AOP, Barsac AOP, Cerons AOP, Sauternes AOP
337
Which classification could you find in the Medoc?
- Classification of 1855
- Cru Bourgeois
- Cru Artisan
338
Second Wine: Palmer
Alter Ego
339
Where is Graves de Vayres and what style of wine is made there?
On the Dordogne river, across from Fronsac (between the Dordogne and the Garonne). Blanc, blanc sec, and rouge are made.
340
Classify me: Château Doisy-Vedrines
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
341
Define coulere and millerandage. What climactic conditions create them and what region might you find these commonly in?
Coulere -- "no fertilization, no grape" --> fewer berries per bunch
Millerandage -- "poor fertilization, smaller grapes" --> no seeds
Frost causes these problems, and is common in Bordeaux
342
What style of wine may be made in Entre-deux-Mers?
Exclusively dry white wine.
343
Classify me: Château Pavie
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe A (promoted in 2012)
344
Second Wine: Château Mouton-Rothschild
Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild
345
What was the first vintage of Ygrec?
The first year for d’Yquem’s dry white wine was 1959.
346
Which estates were classified for white only in the 1959 Graves Classification? Which are still in production?
Couhins, Couhins-Lurton, and Laville-Haut-Brion (Laville is now La Mission Blanc)
347
Where would you find traditional "taille a cots" pruning?
Sauternes
348
What tributary of the Garonne separates Barsac and Sauternes?
The Ciron
349
What style of wine is Cotes de Bordeaux (if no subzone designate)?
Rouge only
350
Classify me: Château Olivier
1959 Graves, red and white
351
What are the best vintages for white Pessac Leognan in the 1990's.
1990, 1993, 1994
352
What are the assemblage requirements for Fronsac?
Merlot, Cab, Cab Franc, and Malbec must make up at least 50% of the blend.
353
What is the largest of the six communal appellations in the Medoc?
Margaux
354
Classify me: Château Carbonnieux
1959 Graves, red and white
355
In what AOP would you find Chateau La Mondotte?
St. Emilion
356
What are the classified growths of Cantenac?
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Brane-Cantenac (2eme)
Kirwan (3eme)
d'Issan (3eme)
Boyd-Cantenac (3eme)
Cantenac-Brown (3eme)
Palmer (3eme)
Pouget (4eme)
Prieure-Lichine (4eme)
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357
Classify me: Château Batailley
1855, 5eme Pauillac
358
Classify me: Château Beausejour (Duffau-Lagarrosse)
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
359
What is routinely the most expensive second wine in Bordeaux?
Carruades de Lafite
360
Second Wine: Château Lafite-Rothschild
Carruades de Lafite
361
In what AOP would you find Le Pin?
Pomerol
362
What are the RS, must weight, min. ABV, and max. yield requirements for Cadillac, Loupiac, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont?
Cadillac -- 51 g/L RS, 255 g/L MMW, 15% (12% acquired) min. ABV, and 37 hl/ha max. yields
Loupiac & Sainte-Croix-du-Mont (have the same requirements) -- 45 g/L RS, 229 g/L MMW (238 g/L for Semillon), 14.5% (12% acquired) min. ABV, and 40 hl/ha max. yields
363
Name an example of the following:
- 100% Semillon Sauternes
- Semillon dominated dry white
- 100% SB Bordeaux Blanc
- 100% SB Sauternes
- Ch. Climens
- La Mission Haut Brion & Ch. Haut Brion
- Pavillon Blanc (Margaux)
- L'Extravagant (Doisy Daene)
364
Name the 2nd growths of Paulliac?
Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron & Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
365
Why do you find very few Chateaux in northern Pessac-Leognan? Which ones are there?
Near the communes of Merignac, Pessac, and Talence in northern Pessac-Leognan, there are only few Chateaux remaining, including Haut Brion, Pape Clement, and La Mission Haut Brion. The city of Bordeaux lies directly north of this area and urban sprawl has swallowed up a lot of estates (the BDX airport is in Merignac!). As a result, the remaining estates are the ones who were financially viable enough to withstand development.
366
Name the second growths of St-Estephe.
Cos d'Estournel and Montrose.
367
What is a jalle?
Jalles are the small streams that run at 90' angles into the Gironde in the Medoc. They separate the communes and provide for natural drainage.
368
In what AOP would you find Vieux-Chateau-Certan?
Pomerol
369
Which AOP of the Medoc has the highest min potential %?
they are all the same at 11%
370
Charles Chevalier is the managing director for which three classed Bordeaux Chateaux?
Lafite-Rothschild, Duhart-Milon, and Rieussec
371
Which classified growths are located in the communes of Barsac? Which one are NOT using the Barsac appellation, but the Sauternes?
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1st = Coutet, Climens
2nd = Broustet, Caillou, Doisy Daene, Doisy Vedrines, Doisy Dubroca, Nairac, Myrat, Suau
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Sauternes aop = Caillou, Doisy Vedrines, Myrat, Suau
Barsac aop = Climens, Broustet, Doisy Daene, Doisy Dubroca, Nairac,
Sauternes- Barsac = Coutet
372
Name three estates who were awarded Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 2003?
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There were nine:
Chasse-Spleen (Moulis)
Haut-Marbuzet (St. Estephe)
Labegorce-Zede (Margaux)
Ormes de Pez (St. Estephe)
de Pez (St. Estephe)
Phelan-Segur (St. Estephe)
Potensac (Medoc)
Poujeaux (Moulis)
Siran
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373
For these wines give their usual blend (the one usually annouced by the estate)
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Le Pin
Valandraud
La Mondotte
Ausone
Angelus
Pavie
Cheval blanc
Petrus
Lafleur
Trotanoy
VCC
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Le Pin = 100% merlot
Valandraud = 65% Merlot 25% CF 5% CS 4% Malbec (different sources and % for this one)
La Mondotte = 75% M 25% CF
Ausone = 55% CF 45% M
Angelus = 50% M 45%CF 5%CS
Pavie = 60% M 30% CF 10% CS
Cheval blanc = 60% CF 40% M
Petrus = 95% M 5 %CF
Lafleur = 50% M 50% CF
Trotanoy = 90% M 10% CF
VCC = 60%M 30% CF 10% CSw
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374
Describe three mechanisms for sorting machines.
- Can exclude damaged fruit by shooting it against a flat surface -- the intact berries bounce off and the damaged ones stick
- Can sort by density -- grapes are floated through sugar must, the ripe, sugar-rich berries sink, the unripe berries float
- Optical density -- computer
375
What is coupage?
"Cutting" -- practice of adding Spanish wine and Hermitage to Bordeaux in the 18th century. Very common for up to 15% to be added. Referred to us "vins coupes" vs. "vins purs"
376
What are the classified growths of the Haut Medoc? Where are they situated in the Haut Medoc?
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La Lagune (3rd)
La Tour Carnet (4th)
Cantermerle (5th)
Camensac (5th)
Belgrave (5th)
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La Lagune and Cantermerle are just south of Margaux. Belgrave, Camensac, and La Tour Carnet are just south of St. Julien.
377
Describe the soil type of Cheval Blanc vs. Ausone.
Cheval Blanc is on the gravel outposts on the western edge of St. Emilion, bordering Pomerol. The soil is a combination of gravel and clay with sand and iron. Ausone is on the cotes surrounding the plateau near the city of St. Emilion itself. The soil here is dominated by clay and limestone.
378
Name three Chateaux of Pesssac-Leognan that are not part of the 1959 classification.
Brown, Les Carmes Haut Brion, Larrivet-Haut-Brion
379
What is the minimum RS for Sauternes? What is the typical amount of RS found in Sauternes?
45 g/L; 130-140 g/L
380
Classify me: Château Clerc Milon
1855, 5eme Pauillac
381
Classify me: Château Troplong-Mondot
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B (promoted in 2006)
382
Classify me: Château Climens
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Barsac)
383
When does the practice of en primeur tastings date back to?
1840s -- negociants who didn't buy in abonnements or sur souche would taste in the Spring.
384
Who currently owns Chateau d'Yquem?
LVMH
385
What estates border Chateau Latour on the north and south?
North -- Haut Bages Liberal; South -- Leoville-las-Cases
386
Starting with what vintage has "Y" -- Chateau d'Yquem's dry wine -- been produced every year?
2004, under the direction of LVMH
387
To what process do the terms pourri plein and pourri roti apply?
Grapes becoming botrytized. "Full rotten" vs. "Roasted rotten"
388
Classify me: Château Trottevieille
1955 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe B
389
Name five communes of the Haut-Medoc.
This is an easier question than we think. The Haut-Medoc AOP includes all of the communes of St. Estephe, Paulliac, St. Julien, and Margaux. (So if you can name the five communes of Margaux, that counts!) The full list is: Arcins, Arsac, Avensan, Blanquefort, Cantenac, Castelnau-de-Médoc, Cissac-Médoc, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Labarde, Lamarque, Listrac-Médoc, Ludon-Médoc, Macau, Margaux, Moulis-en-Médoc, Parempuyre, Pauillac, Le Pian-Médoc, Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Saint-Laurent-Médoc, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, Sainte-Hélène, Soussans, Le Taillan-Médoc, Vertheuil
390
When in relation to the Medoc is the harvest in Graves?
Usually earlier, sometimes by up to two weeks.
391
How many classified growths are there of St-Estephe? Name them.
2nds: Cos d'Estournel, Montrose. 3rd: Calon Segur. 4th: Lafon-Rochet. 5th: Cos Labory
392
Into what two sectors is the plateau of St. Emilion split?
St. Martin plateau (western side), St. Christophe plateau (eastern side)
393
What is the difference in AOP requirements between Graves and Pessac-Leognan?
Rouge can have a higher max. RS sugar in Pessac-Leognan (4g/L vs. 3g/L)
Blanc has a higher min. alcohol in Pessac-Leognan (11% vs. 10.5%)
Lower max. yields and higher min. planting density in Pessac-Leognan
394
What are the difference in yield between St Emilion and St Emilion Grand Cru?
53hl/ha vs 46hl/ha (and 11 vs 11.5% // release 15th of April vs 15th of May of the year following the harvest)
395
What three tiers were created in the 2003 version of Cru Bourgeois?
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Cru Bourgeois Superieur, and Cru Bourgeois
396
What are the four subzones of Cotes de Bordeaux AOP? What styles of wine can be made in each?
Cadillac, Francs, Castillon & Blaye
No subzone designation, Castillon & Cadillac -- rouge only
Blaye -- Blanc sec and rouge
Francs -- Blanc sec and blanc liquoreux
397
What is the most recent classification of Cru Bourgeois and what is the structure? When is the next planned and what will be the structure?
2014 -- no hierarchy, but 278 equally awarded estates
| 2020 -- aims to reintroduce a hierarchy based on quality, environmental standards, and notoriety.
398
What two classified estates of Graves are no longer in production under their name? What do wines from these Chateaux go towards?
Both Laville Haut Brion and La Tour Haut Brion no longer produce wine under those names. Laville had its final vintage in 2008; La Tour, 2005. The wines once made at Laville Haut Brion (in Talence, classified as white only) are now rebranded as the white wine of La Mission Haut Brion. La Tour Haut Brion (in Talence, classified for red only) is now used for the second wine of La Mission Haut Brion -- La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion.
399
Classify me: Château Kirwan
1855, 3eme Margaux
400
What style of wine is Graves Superieures?
Off-dry white, min. 34 g/L RS
401
Where is Cotes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire AOP and what styles of wine are made here?
Just east of Premiers Cotes de Bordeaux, on the north side of the river, as the Garonne flattens out and runs east/west. White wine can be made in sec, moelleux, and liquoreux styles.
402
Classify me: Château La Tour Carnet
1855, 4eme Haut Medoc
403
Name the fourth growths of St-Julien.
Saint-Pierre, Branaire Ducru, Talbot, Beychevelle
404
Classify me: Château Croizet Bages
1855, 5eme Pauillac
405
How would you describe the difference in style between Barsac and Sauternes, and what would you attribute this to?
Barsac tends to be a bit higher acid than the other 4 communes of Sauternes, which is generally attributed to there being more limestone in the soil there.
406
Second Wine: Leoville Barton
La Reserve de Leoville Barton
407
Second Wine: Rauzan-Segla
Segla
408
How many communes are there of Pessac-Leognan? Name five.
Ten; Pessac, Leognan, Cadaujac, Canéjan, Gradignan, Martillac, Mérignac, Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans, Talence, Villenave-d'Ornon
409
In what AOP would you find Chateau Petrus?
Pomerol
410
Where is Cadillac AOP and what style of wine is made there?
On the eastern shore of the Garonne; sweet white wine
411
What commune has the most Premier Cru Classe estates in Sauternes? How many? What are they?
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Bommes, with 6 (and zero 2eme crus):
La Tour Blanche
Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Clos Haut-Peyraguey
Rayne-Vigneau
Rabaud-Promis
Sigales-Rabaud
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412
Give 3 estates of Moulis and Listrac-Medoc.
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Moulis = Chasse-Spleen, Poujeaux, Clarke
Listrac-Medoc = Fourcas Dupre, Fourcas Hostens, Grand Listrac
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413
Classify me: Château Margaux
1855, 1eme Margaux
414
What style of wine is made in the Graves Superieure AOP?
Only sweet wine.
415
If a customer was heart set on enjoying a bottle of Bordeaux from the following vintages, which region would you recommend for a serviceable wine: 1983, 1993, 2003.
Margaux for 1983, Pomerol for 1993, and Pauillac for 2003.
416
Classify me: Château Leoville Barton
1855, 2eme St. Julien
417
Classify me: Château Pichon-Longueville
1855, 2eme Paulliac
418
Who owns Chateau Pape Clement, and what other Chateaux in Bordeaux does he own?
Bernard Magrez; Ch. Fombrauge in St. Emilion (Grand Cru Classe), Ch. La Tour Carnet in the Haut Medoc (4th growth), and Clos Haut Peyraguey in Sauternes (1st growth)
419
Second Wine: Lagrange
Les Fiefs de Lagrange
420
What appellation lies directly across the Gironde Estuary from Marguax?
Cotes de Bourg
421
Describe how the Gironde Estuary affects the climate of Bordeaux.
The Gironde Estuary takes the moderating influences of the Atlantic and the Gulf Stream and brings them inland
422
Follow up: What vintage of Bordeaux, only four years later, produced 19 wines scored 100 points by Parker? What was the only fifth growth?
2009; Pontet-Canet; The full list: Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse, Bellevue Mondotte, Clinet, Clos Fourtet, Cos D’Estournel, Ducru Beaucaillou, L’Evangile, Haut Brion, Latour, Leoville Poyferre, La Mission Haut Brion, Mondotte, Montrose, Pavie, Petrus, Le Pin. Pontet Canet, Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge
423
When was Pessac-Leognan created as an appellation?
1987
424
For Sauternes, what is the minimum must weight? Minimum RS in finished wine?
must weight: 221 g/L
| finished wine: 45 g/L
425
Classify me: Château Filhot
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Sauternes)
426
How many communes of Pessac-Leognan are there? Name 5.
Ten; Pessac, Leognan, Cadaujac, Canéjan, Gradignan, Martillac, Mérignac, Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans, Talence, Villenave-d'Ornon
427
What two properties were promoted from Grand Cru Classe to Premier Grand Cru Classe B in the 2012 classification of St Emilion?
Canon-la-Gaffeliere and Larcis-Ducasse
428
What are the vineyard plantings at Chateau Haut-Brion? La Mission Haut Brion? Pape Clement? Smith-Haut-Lafitte?
Haut Brion: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc
La Mission Haut Brion: 46% Cab, 46% Merlot, 8% Cab Franc
Pape Clement: 60% Cab, 40% Merlot
Smith-Haut-Lafitte: 55% Cab, 35% Merlot, 9% Cab Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
429
What other Chateau has vineyards contiguous with Latour's l'Enclos?
Leoville-las-Cases
430
What six Chateaux were added to the 1953 Graves classification in 1959.
Couhins, Couhins-Lurton, Latour-Martillac, Malartic Lagravière, Fieuzal, and Pape Clement
431
What style of wine is made in Cotes de Bordeaux-Castillon?
Dry red wine only.
432
Which vintage of Bordeaux produced 8 wines scored 100 Points by Wine Spectator upon release? Can you name four of them? Which was the most expensive and which was the least expensive for release prices?
2005. Château Pétrus ($4975), Château Ausone ($2000), Château Lafleur ($2000), Château Margaux ($1080), Château Haut-Brion ($930), Château Pavie ($405), Château Léoville Las Cases ($315), Château L’Evangile ($260)
433
Classify me: Château Doisy-Daene
1855 Sauternes, 2eme Cru (Barsac)
434
Classify me: Château Rauzan-Segla
1855, 2eme Margaux
435
What Bordeaux grape has parent/off-spring relationship with two Basque grapes?
Cabernet Franc
436
What are the best vintages of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s for Sauternes and Barsac?
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60s -- 1962, 1967
70s -- 1970, 1975, 1976, 1979
80s -- 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989
90s -- 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999
00s -- 2001, 2005
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437
Classify me: Château Guiraud
1855 Sauternes, 1eme Cru (Sauternes)
438
What is Malbec known as on the right bank?
Pressac
439
What are the second wines of the following Chateaux:
- Lafleur
- Ausone
- Cheval Blanc
- Angelus
- Lafleur: Pensées de Lafleur
- Ausone: Chapelle d’Ausone
- Cheval Blanc: Le Petit Cheval
- Angelus: Carillon d’Angelus
440
Name 3 Grand Cru Classé estates of St. Emilion.
Fonroque, Berliquet, Monbousquet, La Tour Figeac, Chateau l’Arrosée
