Bordeaux Pt 10 - Libournais & Cotes Flashcards
What is the name of the principal city on the right side of the Dordogne and its vineyards?
Libourne.
The vineyards are known as the Libournais.
What are the predominant grapes in Libournais wines?
Most blends are Merlot and Cab. Franc with a little Cab. Sauvignon if soils allow.
What character does the high concentration of Merlot in the right bank blend give compared to left bank wines?
The wines are silken in texture and less powerfully structured than their left bank counterparts.
How many AOCs in the Libournais? What is their styles?
There are 10 and they are all red only.
What are the primary grapes of the Libournais?
(P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot (Malbec);
(S) Petit Verdot, Carmenere
Which grapes are authorised for all Libournais AOCs except one?
All six of the red grapes may be used.
Which AOC in Libournais restricts the grapes varieties?
Pomerol allows five Primary grapes:
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cot. Carmenere is not allowed.
Which four AOCs lie close to the Isle River?
Fronsac, Canon Fronsac, Pomerol and Lalande de Pomerol.
When was Fronsac and Canon Fronsac AOC awarded?
Fronsac - 1937;
Canon Fronsac - 1939.
Which two AOCs lie on the right bank of the Isle River?
Fronsac and Canon Fronsac. The latter lies within Fronsac on the banks of the Dordogne.
What is the character of the wines of Fronsac and Canon Fronsac?
Red fruits and black pepper
How and why do the grapes of Pomerol and Lalande de Pomerol express themselves in the wine?
Merlot and Cab.Franc express heady aromas and rich textures. This is due to the iron-rich soils found here.
Describe the wines of Pomerol?
Soft, velvety and generous.
How do the wines of Lalande de Pomerol differ from those of Pomerol?
Tend to be less aromatic, less structured and more bright berry fruit.
How many AOCs in St Emilion?
There are six with two sharing the same zone of production. There are four satellites.
Which two AOC in St Emilion share the same zone of production?
St Emilion AOC ;
St Emilion Grand Cru AOC.
When was St Emilion AOC awarded? St Emilion Grand Cru AOC?
St Emilion AOC - 1936;
St Emilion Grand Cru AOC - 1954
How does a wine move from St. Emilion AOC to St Emilion GC status?
Lower yield; higher minimum ABV; Bottled at the Chateau; Two tastings - before and after mandatory 1-year ageing.
What are the production % for St Emilion and St Emilion GC?
St Emilion GC production is 3 times that of St Emilion AOC.