Bordeaux Right Bank Flashcards
Chateaux promoted in 2012 from St. Emilion GC Classé to St.Emilion Grand Cru Classé B
Chateau Canon-la-Gaffelière
Chateau Larcis-Ducasse
Chateau Valandraud
Communes of Lalande de Pomerol AOP?
Pomerol, Néac
Satellite of St Emilion
Montagne, Lussac, Puisseguin, St George
Is white wine allowed in St Emilion AOP?
No, the Satellites are red only too
What’s the characteristic of St. Emilion Grand Cru Aop?
Its an appellation, not a classification.
It does require + 0.5% min alcohol and longer elevage
What’s the particularity of Chateau Figeac?
Often, the majority of the blend will be Cab Sav
Are the 10 AOP of the Right Bank all for red wines?
Yes.
St Emilion AOP , St Emilion Grand Cru Aop,
Montagne St Emilion AOP , Lussac St Emilion AOP,
Pousseguin St Emilion AOP, St George St Emilion AOP.
Pomerol AOP, Lalande de Pomerol AOP,
Fronsac AOP, Canon Fronsac Aop