BORDEAUX WHITES

Question 1

Where do the best sweet wines come from in Bordeaux?

Answer 1

Sauternes

Question 2

Where is Barsac located?

Answer 2

Within Sauternes

Question 3

What grapes are used in the sweet wines of Bordeaux?

Answer 3

Semillon is the main grape (susceptible to botrytis from thin skin), sauvignon blanc, Muscadelle

Question 4

What does each grape add to a blend with Semillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle?

Answer 4

Semillon (adds body)
Savignon Blanc (adds acidity and fruit aroma)
Muscadelle (adds perfume)

Question 5

What are the premium white wine areas of Bordeaux?

Answer 5

Entre-deux-mers can only produce white wines using this label.

Pessac-Leognan & Graves produces premium white wines, blends of Sauvignon blanc and Semillon.

Question 6

What is the most important variety for sweet wines in Bordeaux?

Answer 6

Semillon

Question 7

What are muscadelle’s characteristics? What is it used for?

Answer 7

Muscadelle has a grapey aroma. It is used to add perfume qualities to blends.