Bordeaux Producers Flashcards
What are the five First Growths (Premier Grand Cru Classé) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification?
Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, Château Mouton Rothschild.
Which Bordeaux classification includes only Médoc and Haut-Brion?
The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux.
Which First Growth was promoted in 1973?
Château Mouton Rothschild.
Name three notable Second Growths (Deuxième Cru) from the 1855 Classification.
Château Cos d’Estournel, Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Pichon Baron.
Which Bordeaux region is known for Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines?
The Left Bank (Médoc & Graves).
Which Bordeaux region is known for Merlot-dominant wines?
The Right Bank (Pomerol & Saint-Émilion).
Which Pomerol producer is 100% Merlot and highly collectible?
Château Pétrus.
What are the three ‘A’ Premier Grand Cru Classé wines of Saint-Émilion?
Château Angélus, Château Pavie, Château Cheval Blanc.
Which Graves estate was included in the 1855 Classification?
Château Haut-Brion.
Which Sauternes estate is classified as Premier Cru Supérieur?
Château d’Yquem.
Which two Château are the most notable producers in Barsac?
Château Climens and Château Doisy-Daëne.
Which Château is known for its bell logo and rich, structured style in Saint-Émilion?
Château Angélus.
Which estate in Saint-Julien is sometimes considered close to First Growth quality?
Château Léoville Las Cases.
What is the main difference between Sauternes and Barsac wines?
Sauternes wines are richer and more honeyed, while Barsac wines have more freshness and minerality.
Which Pauillac Fifth Growth is often considered a ‘super second’?
Château Lynch-Bages.
Which Bordeaux classification is revised every decade?
Saint-Émilion classification (most recently updated in 2022).
Which Château in Pessac-Léognan is known for its biodynamic farming?
Château Smith Haut Lafitte.
Which Margaux estate is sometimes considered a ‘sixth First Growth’?
Château Palmer.
Which Fifth Growth in Pauillac has gained recognition for its biodynamic approach?
Château Pontet-Canet.
