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Bordeaux Reds Flashcards

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1
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Most red Bordeaux grapes are destemmed and crushed before fermentation.
True or false?

A

True dis

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2
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Red wine fermentation temperature range?

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20c to 32c

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3
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Colour, flavour and tannin extraction during fermentation can be controlled by… (2)

A
  1. Controlling the temperature of fermentation. Tannins are more soluble at higher temperatures.
  2. Working the cap less towards to end of fermentation in terms of duration and frequency.
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4
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2nd and subsequent pressings, the wine becomes…

A

Deeper in colour and higher in tannin.

Useful for adjustments during blending.

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5
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Bordeaux benefits from the warming effects of which ocean current?

A

The Gulf Stream

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Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the Haut-Medoc, Bas-Medoc and Graves. What terroir feature enables the fruit to ripen?

A

The stoney, gravelly soil which absorbs solar radiation.

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7
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Bordeaux. 
Cabernet Franc vs Cabernet Sauvignon
1. Which is the most tannic?
2. Which has the greater body?
3. Which grapes prefers well drained, warm soils
A
  1. Cab Sauvignon
  2. Cab Sauvignon
  3. Both
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What does Cabernet Franc lend to a Bordeaux blend?

A

When ripe…

Vibrant fruit and floral notes.

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9
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Merlot is used mostly in which Bordeax areas? (2)

A

St-Émilion

Pomerol

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Describe the terroir Merlot prefers in Bordeaux?

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Cooler, clay soils

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Merlot’s softness means it is predominate in cheap and cheerful or premium Bordeaux wines?

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Both

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12
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Petit Verdot likes what sort of climate in Bordeaux?

A

Hot, to fully ripen

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What does Petit Verdot bring to a Bordeaux blend? (4)

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  1. Deep colour
  2. Tannin
  3. Ageing potential
  4. Spice notes
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14
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Why might a top Bordeaux producer do 2nd or 3rd wines?

A

They don’t come up to scratch for a Grand Vin,

and if that ain’t good enough it gets flogged to a négotiant

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15
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The classification of Saint-Émilion differs from the rest of Bordeaux how…

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The classification is part of the appellation. In Bordeaux, the cru clasé is not.

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16
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Describe the St-Émilion Grand Cru appellation’s classification

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Appelation is Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification:
Grand Cru Classé

Above that: Premier Grand Cru Classé
Which has A (the best) and B (almost the best)

17
Q

Northern most part of Medoc is aka…

A

Bas-Medoc.

Just Medoc really

18
Q

Medoc soil is predominantly what…

and thus which grape predominates.

A
  1. Clay, but with outcrops of gravel

2. Merlot

19
Q

The Haut-Medoc starts from which appellation (or commune)

A

Saint-Estèphe

20
Q

Name the four best communes in the Haut-Medoc

A

St. Estephe
Pauillac
St.Julien
Margaux

21
Q

Haut Medoc red wine style

A

Blackcurrant fruit
Cedar notes
Grippy tannins when young
(Ageing potential)

22
Q

Pessac-Léognan’s terroir?

Compared to Haut Médoc wines?

A

Similar to Haut-Médoc. Gravelly.

Lighter body and more fragrant

23
Q

Graves red compared to Pessec-Leognan?

A

Less concentration and complexity

More Merlot

24
Q

Three distinct groups of Right Bank wines?

Terroir and grapes for each.

A
  1. A plateau to the N and W of the town.
    Warm, well drained gravel and limestone
    Good for Cab Franc and sometimes Cab Sauv,
  2. An escarpment to the S and E.
    Clay limestone soils.
    The most prestigious wines come from here
  3. The foothills of the escarpment
    Lighter bodied, less prestigious
25
Q

Compare best St.Émilion to Haut-Medoc

A 
Medium to high tannins
Less structure
Softer, richer mouthfeel
Complex red berry and plum
Tobacco and cedar as they age.
26
Q

Bordeaux Vins de garage (not needed for L3 btw) are what

A

(Not for L3)

Right bank appelations of very ripe wines made in tiny quantities by garagiste.

27
Q

Côtes de Bordeaux… ?

A

A group of lesser known appellations surrounding Saint-Émilion.
Merlot based.
Easy drinking

28
Q

Name four grape varietals in Bordeaux and their role within the blend

A

Merlot: Body and soft mouthfeel. Ripe red berry fruits and plums

Cabernet Sauvignon: Structure, blackcurrent, dark plums, dark fruit and cedar. high acidity and high tannin enable this to age.

Cabernet Franc: Vibrant red fruit, red currants, red plums and floral notes

Petit Verdot: Minor role. Adds tannin, deep colour, spice and ageing potential

29
Q

Name the top five Left Bank Grand Cru Clasée Chateaux

A 
Saint-Estephe
Saint-Julian
Margaux
Pauillac
Sauternes
30
Q

The Saint-Emilion Classification system heirarchy

A 
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
? Tba
31
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What does Merlot bring to a Bordeaux blend?

A

Body, softer mouthfeel, ripe red berry fruits: raspberry, cherry, plum.

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