Bordeaux & Others 26/09/2020 Flashcards
What is the difference between encepagement and assemblage?
Encepagement - Makeup of the vineyard.
Assemblage - Makeup of the blend of wine
Which 1er Grand Cru Classe chateau is certified biodynamic in Bordeaux?
Ch. Climense
What are the villages in the commune of Pauillac?
Pauillac Cissac-Médoc Saint-Estephe Saint-Julien-Beychevelle Saint-Sauveur
What is the common genetic parent of Merlot and Malbec, making them half-siblings?
The rare Magdeleine Noire des Charentes
What is sur souches?
Pricing based on previous vintages, agreed upon prior to harvest
What is cliquage?
A form of micro-oxygenation occuring during elevage in which small doses of oxygen are applied to the finished wine in barrel.
Which two chateaux disappeared from the Graves classification in the 2000s?
Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion (classified for red wine) - 2005
Chateau Laville Haut-Brion (classified for white ine) - 2008
What is Fronsadais molasse?
A mixture of soft limestone and clay found in Canon Fronsac and Fronsac
What body of water divides Saint-Émilion AOP from the satellite appellations to the north?
The Barbanne River
Which classed growth was known as Mouton-Baronne-Philippe from 1933-1988?
D’Armailhac
What style of wines are produced in premiere cotes de Bordeaux AOP
Sweet white wines with min 34g/l RS
Where is Chateau de Rayne Vigneau located
Beaumes in Sauternes
Name the growth and associated village of Chateau Belgrave
5th growth Haut Medoc (St Laurent)
Where is Graves de Vayres located
In the Entre deux mers region of bordeaux
Which Cotes de Bordeaux AOPs allow white wines
Blaye, Francs, Sainte Foy
Which appellation is Malescot St Exupery located in and classification status
3rd growth Margaux
Which appellation is Chateau Pouget located in and classification status
4th growth Margaux (Cantenac)
Which appellation is Chateau Dauzac located in and classification status
5th growth Margaux (Labarde)
What is the second wine of Chateau Pichon Baron
Les Griffons de Pichon Baron
What is the second wine of Chateau Batailley
Lions de Batailley
What is the second wine of Chateau Sociando Mellet
La Damoiselle de Sociando Mellet
What was Chianti classico 2000 project
Started in 1987, it was a clonal research project on Sangiovese, to find higher quality clones
What are the subzones of Chianti
Rufina (Firenze) Colli Fiorentini (Firenze) Montespertoli (Firenze) Montalbano (Prato, Pistoria, Firenze) Colli Senesi (Sienna) Colli Aretini (Arezzo) Colline Pisane (Pisa)
Which subzone requires 3 months extra ageing for its Chianti
Montespertoli
Which other DOCG overlaps Brunello di Montalcino
Chianti Colli Senesi
Which DOC is applicable for super Tuscan style wines with international grapes and blends in Brunello di Montalcino
Sant Antimo DOC
Which Maremma coastal area has a DOCG for Sangiovese based wines
Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Which Chianti Region does Carmignano DOCG overlaps
Chianti Montalbano
Which former subzone of Val di Cornia is awarded a seperate DOCG
Suvereto DOCG
Which Super Tuscan uses 100% Cabernet Franc
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso
What is Occhio di Pernice
Rose vin Santo produced with min 50% Sangiovese
What does Colheita Seleccionada means on a bottle of a still wine in Portugal
Min 1% higher alcohol than the regional appellation
Bical Tinto, Mortagua Preto are synonyms of which grape
Touriga Nacional
What is the name of Arinto in Vinho Verde
Paderna
What is the min ageing and alcohol required for Moscatel de Douro wines
18 months
Min 16.5% alc
What are the 7 subregions of Dao
Serra de Estrella Alva Besteiros Castendo Silgueiros Terras de Azurara Terras de Senhorim
Which IGP is Tavora Varosa located in
Terras do Cister
How long does Vin Jaune need to age under Voile
60 month min
Which commune of Arbois is allowed to append its name to the AOC
Pupillin
Which red grape in Jura is often used to make white wines? Why
Poulsard
Because of very thin skins with low colouring phenols in the grape
