Bordeaux Pt 3 -Climate and Location Flashcards
What is the location of Bordeaux wine region?
In the Gironde Department of SW France.
What size is the vineyard area of Bordeaux?
63 ml/100km North -South;
78 ml/125km East - West;
273800 ac/110,800 ha.
Four times the vineyard area of Bourgogne.
Where does the Left-Bank encompass?
From the tip of the Medoc Peninsula south to the Graves-Sauternes area.
Where does the Right-Bank encompass?
Southeast from Blaye to Castillon.
Where is Entre-Deux-Mers located? What does its name mean?
Between the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers. Means “between two seas”
What is the climate of Bordeaux?
Maritime.
Which factors contribute to the temperature moderation in Bordeaux?
The Gulf Stream warms and regulates temperatures;
The man-made forest of Les Landes provides a wind barrier;
The high sand dunes on the coast also provide some wind cover.
Where is Les Landes located? When was it planted?
SW of Bordeaux. It was planted in the 18th century with the most intensive planting done in the 19th century
Describe the summer climate of Bordeaux.
Summers are warm with cloud cover from oceanic influence. Can negatively affect flowering, fruit set.
Describe the winter climate of Bordeaux.
Winters are typically not severe but freezes can and do occur.
What is the climate contrast between Bordeaux areas near the Atlantic and those further inland?
In general areas near the Atlantic and the Gironde are milder than those inland which have continental influences with slightly warmer summers and cooler winters.
What is average annual rainfall in Bordeaux?
37 in/940 mm p.a.
What are the climate hazards caused by rain of Bordeaux?
Rainfall all year round can increase disease pressure:
Humidity encourages rot;
Heavy rain can dilute grapes at harvest.
What are the main climate hazards of Bordeaux?
Spring frosts and summer hail can both reduce potential crops and yields.
Rainfall - at harvest - dilution; early summer - flowering & fruit set.
Humididty - disease pressure.
