Bordeaux - Graves

Question 1

What styles of wine are permitted in Graves AOP? Which grapes?

Answer 1

Red and dry white.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenère.
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle.

Question 2

What styles of wine are permitted in Pessac-Léognan AOP?

Answer 2

Red and white.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenère.
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle.

Question 3

What styles of wine are permitted in Graves Supérieures AOP? Which grapes?

Answer 3

Sweet white wines (RS>34g/l)

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle

Question 4

What styles of wine are permitted in Sauternes AOP? Which grapes?

Answer 4

Sweet white wines (RS>45g/l)

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle

Question 5

What styles of wine are permitted in Cérons AOP? Which grapes?

Answer 5

Sweet white wines (RS>45g/l)

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle

Question 6

What styles of wine are permitted in Barsac AOP? Which grapes?

Answer 6

Sweet white wines (RS>45g/l)

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle

Question 7

What AOPs exist in Graves?

Answer 7

Graves AOP
Graves Supérieures AOP
Pessac-Léognan AOP
Cérons AOP
Barsac AOP
Sauternes AOP