Bordeaux

Question 1

Where is Medoc?

Answer 1

Left bank, North of Bordeaux

Question 2

Where is Graves?

Answer 2

Left Bank, Southwest of Bordeaux

Question 3

What are the top red grape varieties in Bordeaux?

Answer 3

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petite Verdot,

Question 4

Name the main rivers

Answer 4

Garonne & Dordogne. Meet to form the Gironde.

Question 5

Name the 3 sections of Bordeaux

Answer 5

Left Bank: West of Garonne and Gironde

Right Bank: East & North of Dordogne & Gironde

Entre-Deux-Mers: Between the two rivers

Question 6

Regions of Haut Medoc: North to South

Answer 6

St-Estephe

Paulliac

St-Julien

Listrac

Moulis

Margaux

Question 7

Premier Crus - Medoc

Answer 7

Paullac: Chateau Lafite, Chateau Latour, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (1973)

Margaux: Chateau Margaux

Pessac: Chateau Haut-Brion

Question 8

What year were the Premier Cru’s Designated

Answer 8

1855

Question 9

What are the top grape varieties in Bordeaux?

Answer 9

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle

Question 10

St. Emillion Premier Grand Cru’s

Answer 10

Chateau Ausone

Chateau Cheval Blanc