C13 - Bordeaux Flashcards
Which appellation covers most of the area between the Dordogne and the Garonne?
- Entre-Deux-Mers
How many appellations are there in Bordeaux?
More than fifty
How are the best wines classified in Saint-Émilion?
- Within a separate appellation, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. - There is a separate classification within this appellation of the best Châteaux
What are the generic appellations of Bordeaux?
Bordeaux or Bordeaux Supérieur
What differentiates Bordeaux Supérieur?
- Slightly stricter appellation rules
- A higher required minimum level of alcohol
What are the smaller appellations within the Haut-Médoc also called?
Communes
Which one is the larger of the two appellations in Bordeaux’s right bank?
Saint-Émilion
What is the collective name for the lesser-known appellations of Bordeaux?
Côtes de Bordeaux
Which appellations can append their names to the beginning of Côtes de Bordeaux?
- Blaye
- Cadillac
- Castillon
- Francs
Which Bordeaux appellation can only produce white wines?
Entre-Deux-Mers
What wines may Graves and Pessac-Léognan produce?
Red and white
Can whites be made in Médoc and Sauternes?
Yes, but with a generic Bordeaux appellation
Which appellation the Barsac producers can choose to use?
Either Barsac or Sauternes
Where else can sweet wine be made in Bordeaux?
Near to Sauternes (made in a similar style)
Which sub-region in Bordeaux is the only one integrated it’s classification system into the appellation system?
Saint-Emilion
