Bordeaux history and law Flashcards
when was created the INAO?
1935
Which are the guidelines given to the winemakers?
limits on yields, vineyard density, training and pruning techniques, grape varieties, methods of production, minimum alcohol levels, minimum must weights, and the geographical boundaries of each appellation. AOC wines must pass a tasting panel
What is VDQS?
Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure
Which is the classification of French wines?
-Appellation d’Origine Contrôlee / Protégée (AOC/AOP)
-Vin de Pays / Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP)
-Vin de France (formerly Table Wine)
How many vineyards hectares do have Bordeaux?
111.500 ha approximately
Was Bordeaux ruled by England? If yes, when?
yes, from 1152 to 1453.
Which wine laughed Bordeaux into international market?
the claret, due to English people’s adoration for it
Why Bordeaux was so successful in international market?
The historical rise and commercial success of Bordeaux is fundamentally linked to the region’s importance as a center of trade, made possible by its proximity to the Atlantic. And because the wealthy noblesse de la robe established the great châteaux foremost in modern wine markets.
who are the negotiants?
they’re a class of merchants who are also intermediate between the récoltant and the final market. they usually buy grapes to age it into they’re own barrels, then they store it in cellar so that the wine gain more prestige.
who are the courtiers?
they’re wine brokers. They became a powerful force in the Médoc, supplying the châteaux with financial backing while gaining total control over the actual trade of wine. the courtiers of Bordeaux maintain their authority over the trade and are responsible for the current method of en primeur sales, the yearly offering of Bordeaux wine as futures.
What is en primeur sale?
it’s a bordeaux style sale that let the purchaser buy the wine when it is still aging
