Educator Program Flashcards
How many Negociants are in bordeaux
700 approx
how many ha of vines in bordeaux
109,700
bordeaux represents how much of France’s vineyard area
15% (25% of AOC vineyard area)
how many btl of wine are produced each year
660 million
the wine sector is responsible for how many jobs
60,000
how many certified organic ha of vines are there
19,952 certified (1034 properties)
how many AOC in Bordeaux
65
Bordeaux/Bordeaux Superieur represent what % of production
47
The medoc represents how much % of production
15
the Cotes represent what % of ha
13%
Saint Emilion/Pomerol represent what % of ha
11
Blanc Sec represents what % of vines
7%
what % of area under vine is dedicated to red grapes? white grapes?
red = 89 white = 11
Planting % of red grapes
Merlot - 66
Cabernet - 22
Cab Franc - 9
(97%)
Planting % of white grapes
Semillon 46%
Sauv Blanc 46%
Muscadelle 5%
what are the two lowest harvest years since 2010? two highest?
lowest - 2017,2013
highest - 2016, 2010
avg size of an estate in bordeaux
19.8 ha
Ha is incresing, # of producers is decreasing
which area in Bordeaux has the highest avg price for bulk wine
St Emilion
how many btls of wine are sold around the world every second
20
top 3 markets
china
US
UK
Bordeaux represents what % in value of wine exported from France
30%
in what year did eleanor marry henry
1152
in what century did France retake acquitaine
15th century
what % of bordeaux wine is aged by negociants
45%
what % of bordeaux wine is sold by negocients
70%
what is the annual sales number for bordeaux wines
3 billion euros
what % of sales does en premier represent
4% by volume, 25% by value
what are branded wines
wine bought in bulk, then blended, aged and and bottled by negocients
ensure constant supply, modern style
4000 negoc brands in bordeaux
what are the aging times and ideal serving temperature for the following style of wine
red, round and fruity
Powerful and structured
1-5 years
13-15 degree
5-50 years
16 degree
how do rosé and clairet wines differ
rosé is macerated for around 6 hr and should be drank in first two years
clairet macerated for a day and can last until 4 years
both served between 8-12 degrees
what year was the CIVB formed
1948
what % of sales do the top 8 negoc sell
40%
