Bordeaux

Question 1

Factors affecting climate

Answer 1

• Large pine forest along coast protects region from harsh storms and winds from Atlantic.
• 2 Rivers: Garonne and Dordogne Rivers
• 2 rivers form Gironde Estuary

Question 2

Soil types

Answer 2

• Medoc and Graves (Left Bank)– gravel
• Saint Emilion and Right Bank (Right Bank)– gravel, limestone, sand
• Pomerol (Right Bank)– Iron pan under clay and sand

Question 3

Boulbenes

Answer 3

• Very light, silty soil

- Found in Entre-Deux Mers

Question 4

Production and Aging Techniques for Red wines from the Medoc

Answer 4

• 70% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 30% Merlot
• Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot can be used
• Wines are aged in new French oak barrels

Question 5

Production and Aging Techniques for Red wines from Saint Emilion and Pomerol

Answer 5

• 70% Merlot
• 30% Cabernet Franc
• Wines are aged in French oak barrels

Question 6

Production and Aging Techniques for white wines from Graves and Entre Deux Mers

Answer 6

• 80% Sauvignon Blanc
• 20% Semillion
• Majority of inexpensive wines are made without oak
• Prestigious wines are aged in new French oak.

Question 7

Production and Aging Techniques for white wines from Sauternes and nearby communes

Answer 7

• 80% Semillion
• 20% Sauvignon Blanc
• Small percentage Muscadelle
• Aged in new French oak