Bordeaux Saint Emillion Flashcards

1
Q

When was Saint Emilion designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site?

A

1999

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2
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The 9 communes of production of the Saint Emilion AOP lay between which 2 rivers

A

The Dordogne and The Barbanne

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3
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What are the names of the 2 zones where most of the classified estates are in Saint Emilion

A

The cotes and the graves zones

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4
Q

On a wine label what is the difference between “Saint-Émilion Grand Cru” iand “Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé”

A

“Saint-Émilion Grand Cru” indicates an appellation; “Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé” indicates a classified producer within that appellation.

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5
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The first list of premier grand cru classé (divided into A and B tiers), grand cru classé, and grand cru estates in Saint Emilion was completed in what year?

A

1955 and legally enacted in 1958

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6
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In what years have there been revisions to the Saint Emilion classification?

A
1969
1986
1996
2006,
2012
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7
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How many premier cru class A properties are there in Saint Emilion?
Name them
A
4
Chateau Angelus
Chateau Ausonne
Chateau Cheval Blanc
Chateau Pavie
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8
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How many Premier Cru CLasse B properties are there in Saint Emilion?
Name them

A
14
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot
Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse)
Château Bélair-Monange (known simply as Belair until the 2008 vintage)
Château Canon
Château Canon-la-Gaffelière
Château Figeac
Clos Fourtet
Château La Gaffelière
Château Larcis-Ducasse
La Mondotte
Château Pavie-Macquin
Château Troplong-Mondot
Château Trottevieille
Château Valandraud
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9
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How many Estates were elevated to Premier cru CLasse B in the 2012 reclassification?
Name them

A

Château Canon-la-Gaffelière
Château Larcis-Ducasse
La Mondotte
Château Valandraud

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10
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How many Estates were demoted in the 2006 revisions in Saint Emilion but were reinstated after legal action?
Name 2

A
7
Château Yon-Figeac
Château Villemaurine
Château Petit-Faurie-de-Soutard
Château Gaudet
Château Bellevue
Château Cadet-Bon
Château Faurie-de-Souchard
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