Bordeaux AOP

Question 1

AOC Established

Answer 1

1936

Question 2

Maximum Yield (Rendement de Base):

Answer 2

Blanc: 67 hl/ha
Rosé: 62 hl/ha
Rouge: 60 hl/ha
Bordeaux “Haut Benauge”: 55 hl/ha

Question 3

Minimum Planting Density:

Answer 3

4,000 vines per hectare

Question 4

Minimum Potential Alcohol:

Answer 4

Blanc (Sec): 10%
Blanc (with residual sugar): 10.5% (10% acquired)
Rosé: 10%
Rouge: 10.5%
Blanc Moelleux: 10.5%
Bordeaux “Haut Benauge”: 11.5% (11% acquired)

Question 5

Styles and Encépagement:

Answer 5

Blanc: Blanc may be labeled “Sec”
Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% combined Ugni Blanc, Merlot Blanc, and Colombard
Rosé/Clairet: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec), Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère
Rouge/Claret: As for Rosé
Bordeaux “Haut-Benauge” Blanc: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle