Bordeaux - Graves Appellations

Question 1

Describe Graves AOC

Answer 1

Large appellation
White & red wines
from Bdx city and southwards
yield 58 hL/ha white
yield 55 hL/ha red
85% red

Question 2

Describe Graves Supérieures AOC

Answer 2

Restricted to late-picked and/or botrytis affected sweet wine
allows higher yields vs Sauternes

Question 3

Pessac-Léognan AOC

Answer 3

Compact appellation
Southern Suburbs of Bdx
Gravel soil + gironde moderating
Known for Hi Quality Whites, barrel-fermented + aged
More red made 80% red/
20% white
1 x 1st Growth
Red wines similar in style/price to 1st growth communes

Question 4

Describe Pessac-Léognan white wine

Answer 4

Blend of Sav Blanc/Semillon
Pronounced gooseberry, lemon & grapefruit
vanilla and oak + clove
med+body
med+acidity
med-hi alcohol
good-outstanding
premium to super-premium price