Bordeaux Flashcards
Describe the climate in Bordeaux
Bordeaux has a moderate maritime climate that benefits from the effect of the Gulf Stream. This warming ocean current extends the growing season: spring frost is rarely a problem and grape ripening can continue well into October.
However, the Atlantic also brings high levels of rainfall and humidity,
What protects the vineyards from the Atlantic storms?
The Landes forest in the west
What can be some climate hazards?
Rainfall throughout the year can disturb the flowering and fruit set, promote rot and dilute the flavors in the grapes in harvest
What is one of the climate reasons that you don’t do varietal wines in Bordeaux?
The variability in the weather. Special the rainfall throughout the year, it can be risky to rely too heavily on one variety.
The different varieties permitted in Bordeaux flower and ripen at different times, meaning that one bad frost or heavy shower is unlikely to ruin an entire crop.
How many grape varieties are permitted in Bordeaux?
Thirteen grapes are permitted under the appellation regulations, but in practice, three black grapes and two white predominate.
How much do Cabernet Saugvinon account of the blend in the finest wine?
three-quarters
Where do Cabernet Saugvignon dominates the most in the Bordeaux area?
Haut-Médoc - Bas-Médoc - Graves
Where do Cabernet Franc dominats the most in the Bordeauc area?
Saint-Émillion, and to a lesser extent in the Médoc and Graves.
What type of soil is well suited for Cabernet Sauvignong?
Well drained soil.
The high stone/gravel content of the solid here raises the temperature.
What is the typical flavour to find in Cabernet Franc?
Hebaceous or stalky falvours when unripe, but when ripes
