Ch. 2 - The White Wines of France

Question 1

Match grape variety with wine region:

Riesling

Answer 1

Alsace (ah-ll-sas)

Question 2

Match grape variety with wine region:

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 2

Bordeaux, Loire Valley

Question 3

Match grape variety with wine region:

Chardonnay

Answer 3

Burgundy, Champagne

Question 4

Match grape variety with wine region:

Semillon

Answer 4

Bordeaux

Question 5

Match grape variety with wine region:

Gewurztraminer

Answer 5

Alsace (ah-ll-sas)

Question 6

Match grape variety with wine region:

Grenache

Answer 6

Cotes du Rhone, Languedoc/Roussillon, Provence

Question 7

Match grape variety with wine region:

Pinot Noir

Answer 7

Burgundy, Champagne

Question 8

Match grape variety with wine region:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 8

Bordeaux

Question 9

Match grape variety with wine region:

Chenin Blanc

Answer 9

Loire Valley

Question 10

Match grape variety with wine region:

Syrah

Answer 10

Cotes de Rhone, Languedoc/Roussillon, Provence

Question 11

Match grape variety with wine region:

Merlot

Answer 11

Bordeaux

Question 12

When were the Appellation d’Origine Controlee (AOC) laws first established?

Answer 12

Established in the 1930’s, the Appellation d’Origine Controlee (AOC) laws set minimum requirements for each wine-producing area in France.

Question 13

How many acre are there in a hectare?

Answer 13

2.471 acres

Question 14

How many gallons are there in a hectoliter?

Answer 14

26.42 U.S. gallons

Question 15

What is one difference in style between a Riesling from Alsace and a Riesling from Germany?

Answer 15

Germany: Sweetness, the German winemakers add a small amount of naturally sweet unfermented grape juice back into the wine. Also, alcohol is 8-9%.
Alsace: ferments every bit of sugar in the grapes, 90% of wine are totally dry. Also alcohol is 11-12%.

Question 16

What is the most planted grape in Alsace?

Answer 16

4 main white grapes planted in Alsace are:

1- Riesling 22%, 2- Pinot Blanc 21%, 3- Gewurztraminer 19%, 4- Pinot Gris 15%

Question 17

Name two important shippers of Alsace wine.

Answer 17

Domaine Dopff Au Moulin, Domaine Marcel Deiss, Domaine Hugel & Fils, and 4 more…

Question 18

What is the grape variety for the wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume?

Answer 18

Pouilly-Fume: made of 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Sancerre: made of 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
*both from Loire Valley.

Question 19

What is the grape variety for the wine Vouvray?

Answer 19

Made from 100% Chenin Blanc.

Question 20

Define the term sur lie.

Answer 20

The wine was aged on its lees (sediment).

Question 21

What is the English translation of the word Graves?

Answer 21

The name “Graves” means “gravel” - the type of soil found in the region.

Question 22

The majority of white wines of Bordeaux are a blend of which two grape varieties?

Answer 22

Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Question 23

Name two classified chateaux of Graves.

Answer 23

Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Carbonnieux, Chateau La Louviere.

Question 24

What is the primary grape used in the production of Sauternes?

Answer 24

Semillion and Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 25

What is the English translation of the word Graves?

Answer 25

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Question 26

The majority of white wines of Bordeaux are a blend of which two grape varieties?

Answer 26

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Question 27

Name two classified chateaux of Graves.

Answer 27

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Question 28

What is the primary grape used in the production of Sauternes?

Answer 28

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Question 29

Define the term sur lie.

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Question 30

What is the English translation of the word Graves?

Answer 30

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Question 31

The majority of white wines of Bordeaux are a blend of which two grape varieties?

Answer 31

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Question 32

Name two classified chateaux of Graves.

Answer 32

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Question 33

What is the primary grape used in the production of Sauternes?

Answer 33

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Question 34

What is the primary grape used in the production of Sauternes?

Answer 34

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