Chapter 13 - Bordeaux Flashcards
What is the largest appellation region in France?
Bordeaux
What is the climate in Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a moderate maritime climate that benefits from the effect of the Gulf Stream.
Bordeaux wines are rarely made by blending different varietals, True or False?
False. Almost all red and most white wines produced in Bordeaux are from a blend of grape varieties.
How many grape varieties are permitted under the Bordeaux appellation regulations?
Thirteen
What are predominant Black varieties grown in Bordeaux?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot.
What are the predominant White varieties grown in Bordeaux?
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
What areas of Bordeaux are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon?
Haut-Medoc, Bas-Medoc and Graves
Where is Cabernet Franc widely used within Bordeaux?
Saint Emilion and to a lesser extend in the Medoc and Graves
What is the most widely planted variety in Bordeaux?
Merlot
Where within Bordeaux is Merlot particularly important?
Satin Emilion and Pomerol.
What is the most important variety for sweet wines in Bordeaux?
Semillon
A Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois is awarded to the Chateau itself, True or False?
False. It is awarded to wines in a specific vintage, and therefore wines from new vintages must be submitted each year to gain classification.
What is Bordeaux wine know as “Clairet”?
A rose that is mainly popular on the French market. It undergoes a longer maceration than a typical rose and is deeper in color and fuller in body.
What are the four “communes” within the Haut-Medoc with the highest reputations?
Saint Estephe, Pauillac, Saint Julien, Margaux
What is the main variety used in the wines of Haut-Medoc?
Cabernet Sauvignon