Bordeaux Pt 7 - Regional AOCs Flashcards
How are the AOCs of Bordeaux generally characterised?
Commune based eg Margaux;
Singular part of the region eg Medoc, Graves;
Regional eg Cremant de Bordeaux
What are the most important regional AOCs in Bordeaux?
Bordeaux AOC;
Bordeaux Superieur AOC;
Cremant de Bordeaux AOC.
What % of wines do the regional still wine AOCs produce?
50% of the region’s production.
When was Bordeaux AOC awarded? for which styles?
Awarded 1936 for dry white, rose, clairet, red and Semi-sweet white.
Which primary grapes are permitted in Bordeaux AOC wines?
White: (P) Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle;
Rose/Gris: (P) Sauvignon Gris;
Red: (P) Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenere
Which white grapes are mainly used in Bordeaux AOC white wines?
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Which white grape can not be used in semi-sweet wines in Bordeaux AOC?
All white varieties can be used except for Alvarinho
Which grapes are used for Bordeaux Rose and Clairet?
Rose - reds with some Semillon or Sauvignon Blanc/Gris;
Clairet - reds only
Is Bordeaux Rose dry or off dry?
Always dry.
What is red Bordeaux AOC wine normally based on?
Merlot. They have a light tannic structure for early drinking.
Which area is a DGC in both Bordeaux AOC and Entre-Deux-Mers AOC?
Haut-Benauge.
What does Haut-Benauge produce under the Bordeaux AOC label?
Dry and semi-sweet whites from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
When was Bordeaux Superieur AOC awarded? for which styles?
Awarded 1943 for Red and semi-sweet whites.
How does Bordeaux Superieur AOC differ from Bordeaux AOC?
Stricter production standards,e.g. lower yields and higher ABV minimum.
Fruit comes from special parcels or “older vines”;
Must be estate-bottled.
What style of whites are made in Bordeaux Superieur?
Must be semi-sweet from at least 70% of primary white grapes.
Which white grape is not permitted in Bordeaux Superieur AOC?
Alvarinho. There is no dry white produced here.
How long must Bordeaux Superieur Rouge be aged for after harvest?
Until June 15th in year after harvest
Is Bordeaux Superieur white and red oaked?
Sometimes.
When was Cremant de Bourgogne awarded? for which styles?
Awarded 1990 for sparkling white and rose.
Which grapes are permitted for Cremant de Bourgogne AOC?
White: (P) Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle;
Rose/Gris: (P) Sauvignon Gris;
Red: (P) Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenere
Which grapes must be used for sparkling white? Rose? Blanc de Noirs?
White - Must be at least 70% of the primary varieties.
Rose - red only;
Blanc de Noirs - at least 70% of all primary varieties.
How is the use of Alvarinho restricted in the regional AOCs of Bordeaux?
Not permitted in Bordeaux AOC semi-sweet wines;
Not permitted in Bordeaux Superieur.
