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1
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What French wine region was greatly impacted by the 12th century marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry II?

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Bordeaux

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Which French wine region, situated on the border with Germany, has a history of alternating between French and German control?

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Alsace

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What term is used to refer to the elevated region located in the central portion of France?

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Massif Centrale

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What is the most widely planted white grape variety in France?

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Ugni Blanc

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What is the most widely planted red grape variety in France?

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Merlot

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What term is used for a basic French table wine made using 100% French grapes?

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Vin de France

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7
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How many regional Vin de Pays categories are there currently in France?

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76

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The most widely planted red grape variety in the area of Entre-Deux-Mers

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Merlot

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9
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What type of classification does Château Cheval Blanc have?

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St. Émilion Grand Cru Classé - Category “A”

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10
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The grape variety that forms the basis for most dry white Bordeaux wines

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Sauvignon Blanc

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11
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A property whose ranking on the Bordeaux classification of 1855 was changed in 1973

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Château Mouton-Rothschild

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12
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Term that represents the Bordeaux tradition of selling wine in futures

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En primeur

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13
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A superior first growth property for sweet Bordeaux

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Château d’Yquem

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14
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The grape variety that generally forms the basis for sweet Bordeaux wines such as Sauternes

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Semillon

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The river that flows past the city of Bordeaux and forms the border between Graves and Entre-Deux-Mers

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Garonne

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16
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Muscadelle is a minor white grape variety in ______ , France

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Bordeaux

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17
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The third most widely planted red grape variety in France

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Cabernet Franc

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18
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The river that flows past the city of Libourne

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Dordogne

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19
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The leading red grape variety of the Left Bank

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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20
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The only château from Graves that was rated premier cru in the 1855 Classification of red wines

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Château Haut-Brion

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21
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Malbec is a minor red grape of ______ , France

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Bordeaux

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22
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An estuary that flows through the region of Bordeaux out to the Atlantic

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Gironde

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23
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

The city of Bordeaux

A

Left

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24
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Graves

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Left

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25
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

St. - Julien

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Left

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26
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Fronsac

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Right

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27
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Graves de Vayres

A

Entre-Deux-Mers

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28
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Paulliac

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Left

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29
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

St.-Estèphe

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Left

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30
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

St.-Émilion

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Right

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31
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Pessac-Léognan

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Left

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32
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

The Libournais

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Right

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33
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

The Médoc

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Left

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34
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Pomerol

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Right

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35
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

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Right

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36
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Left Bank? Right Bank? Entre-Deux-Mers?

Loupiac

A

Entre-Deux-Mers

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37
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What is the main grape of:

Sancerre

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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38
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What is the main grape of:

Reuilly

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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39
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What is the main grape of:

Pays Nantais

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Melon de Bourgogne

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40
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What is the main grape of:

Savennières

A

Chenin Blanc

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41
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What is the main grape of:

Bonnezeaux

A

Chenin Blanc

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42
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What is the main grape of:

Menetou-Salon

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Sauvignon Blanc

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43
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What is the main grape of:

Vouvray

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Chenin Blanc

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44
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What is the main grape of:

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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Chenin Blanc

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45
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What is the main grape of:

Pouilly-Fumé

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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46
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What is the main grape of:

Muscadet

A

Melon de Bourgogne

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47
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What is the main grape of:

Quarts-de-Chaume

A

Chenin Blanc

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48
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What is the main grape of:

Quincy

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Sauvignon Blanc

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49
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Of the four appellations for Muscadet, which is responsible for more than 80% of total production?

A

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOC

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50
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What winemaking procedure is often used in the Pays Nantais to make the Melon de Bourgogne-based wines taste richer and more complex?

A

Sur Lie Aging

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51
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What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Chinon?

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Cabernet Franc

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52
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What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Sancerre?

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Pinot Noir

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53
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What marketing term is often used for the sparkling wines of the Loire?

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Crémant de Loire

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54
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Three Anjou appellations that are known for sweet white wines:

A

Coteaux du Layon
Bonnezeaux
Quarts-de-Chaume

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55
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That is the first (and only) grand cru of the Loire?

A

Quarts-de-Chaume

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56
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Arrange from driest to sweetest: Rosé d’Anjou, Cabernet d’Anjou, Rosé de Loire

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Rosé de Loire
Rosé d’Anjou
Cabernet d’Anjou

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57
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What Loire Valley white wine is often called “the most cerebral wine in the world”?

A

Savennières

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58
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Pineau de Loire aka

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Chenin Blanc

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59
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Côt aka

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Malbec

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60
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Breton aka

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Cabernet Franc

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61
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What are the three leading red wine appellations of Touraine?

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Chinon
Bourgueil
St. Nicholas de Bourgueil

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62
Q

Montagne de Reims is a zone in:

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Champagne

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63
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Vouvray is in:

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Touraine

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64
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Bonnezeaux is in:

A

Anjou

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65
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Quarts-de-Chaume is in:

A

Anjou

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66
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Chinon is in:

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Touraine

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67
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Vallêe de la Marne is in:

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Champagne

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68
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Bourgueil is in:

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Touraine

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69
Q

Coteaux du Layon is in:

A

Anjou

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70
Q

Côte des Blancs is in

A

Champagne

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71
Q

Côte des Bar is in

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Champagne

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72
Q

Côte de Sézanne is in

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Champagne

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73
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What is the name of the chalky soil that underlies much of the Côte des Bar?

A

Kimmeridgian Marl

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74
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The 3 main grape varieties grown in champagne:

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Meunier

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75
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The 4 minor grapes of Champagne

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Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Petit Meslier
Arbane

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76
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What term is used to describe the juice used in the highest-quality sparkling wines?

A

Cuvée

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77
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What term is used to describe the juice (often used in demi-sec and extra-dry sparkling wines) from the second set of pressings?

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Taille

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78
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What term is used to describe the remaining juice left over in sparkling wine production that may be used to produce still wines or other products?

A

Rebêche

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79
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What is the French term for vintage champagne?

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Millésime

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80
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What term may be found on the label of grower champagne?

A

RM
Récoltant-Manipulant

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81
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What types of wines are produced in the Coteaux Champenois AOC?

A

Still.

Red, White, or Rosé

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82
Q

What AOC covers rosé wines produced in the far south end of the Champagne region?

A

Rosé des Riceys

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83
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T / F

Alsace is located across the Rhine River from the German wine region of Baden and south of the Pfalz.

A

True

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84
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T / F

Alsace is primarily white grape territory, with Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc being the only red grape varieties permitted in the AOC wines of the region

A

False.

Only Pinot Noir is permitted.

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85
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T / F

There are three types of appellations in Alsace: Alsace AOC, Alsace Grand Cru AOC, and Crémant d’Alsace

A

True

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86
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T / F

The Klevener grape variety is allowed for use in Alsace AOC wines, but it may only be grown in selected areas

A

True

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87
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T / F

Chasselas, Auxerrois, and Pinot Gris are all permitted grape varieties for use in Alsace AOC wines

A

True

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88
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T / F

The are presently 65 Grand Cru vineyards in Alsace

A

False

There are 51

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89
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T / F

Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Riesling are considered to be the four “noble grapes” of Alsace

A

True

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90
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T / F

The majority of the Alsace Grand Cru vineyards are located in the Bas-Rhine area.

A

False

The majority is in the Haut-Rhine

91
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T / F

Due to the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains, Alsace is one of the driest parts of France

A

True

92
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T / F

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc are all allowed to be grown in the Alsace AOC

A

True

93
Q

T / F

Crémant d’Alsace accounts for approximately 45% of all wine produced in Alsace

A

False

23%

94
Q

T / F

Blended wines are not common in Alsace, but they are permitted to use the term Edelzwicker

A

True

95
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T / F

The term Gentil may be used on the label of a blended wine from Alsace provided the wine contains a minimum of 50% noble grape varieties

A

True

96
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T / F

A wine from Alsace labeled with the term Vendage Tardive must be produced as an ultra-sweet wine

A

False

It may be either dry or sweet

97
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A Pinot d’Alsace wine may be produced using Pinot Noir grapes, but it must be vinified as a white wine

A

True

98
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Saint-Romain

A

Côte de Beaune

99
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Vougeot

A

Côte de Nuits

100
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Chambolle-Musigny

A

Côte de Nuits

101
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Meursault

A

Côte de Beaune

102
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Pommard

A

Côte de Beaune

103
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Saint-Aubin

A

Côte de Beaune

104
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Nuits-Saint-Georges

A

Côte de Nuits

105
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Brochon

A

Côte de Nuits

106
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Norte-Saint-Denis

A

Côte de Nuits

107
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Marsannay

A

Côte de Nuits

108
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Chorey-lès-Beaune

A

Côte de Beaune

109
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Volnay

A

Côte de Beaune

110
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Puligny-Montrachet

A

Côte de Beaune

111
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Auxey-Duresses

A

Côte de Beaune

112
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Flagey-Échezeaux

A

Côte de Nuits

113
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Vosne-Romanée

A

Côte de Nuits

114
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Corgoloin

A

Côte de Nuits

115
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Pernand-Vergelesses

A

Côte de Beaune

116
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Beaune

A

Côte de Beaune

117
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Chassagne-Montrachet

A

Côte de Beaune

118
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Santenay

A

Côte de Beaune

119
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Fixin

A

Côte de Nuits

120
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Gevry-Chambertin

A

Côte de Nuits

121
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Comblanchien

A

Côte de Nuits

122
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Aloxe-Corton

A

Côte de Beaune

123
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Savigny-lès-Beaune

A

Côte de Beaune

124
Q

Côte de Nuits or Côte de Beaune?

Monthélie

A

Côte de Beaune

125
Q

Minor red grape variety of Burgundy; grown primarily in the Mâconnais

A

Gamay

126
Q

Area located at the northern end of the Côte d’Or

A

Côte de Nuits

127
Q

Term used in Burgundy to refer to officially designated small plots of land

A

Climat

128
Q

The largest communal AOC located in the Côte Chalonnaise

A

Mercurey

129
Q

White grape variety used in the wines of the Bouzeron AOC

A

Aligoté

130
Q

Area located at the southern end of the Côte d’Or

A

Côte de Beaune

131
Q

Grape variety used in Pouilly-Fuissé and St.-Véran

A

Chardonnay

132
Q

Highest ranking awarded to designated vineyards in Burgundy

A

Grand Cru

133
Q

Grand Cru vineyard with over 80 individual owners

A

Clos de Vougeot

134
Q

The only grand cru vineyard in the Côte de Beaune that produces both red and white wine

A

Corton

135
Q

The main grape variety of the Côte de Nuits

A

Pinot Noir

136
Q

Second highest ranking awarded to designated vineyards in Burgundy

A

Premier Cru

137
Q

Does Montrachet produce red or white wine or both?

A

White

138
Q

What commune is La Tâche vineyard located in?

A

Vosne-Romanée

139
Q

T / F

Two grand cru vineyards are located in the Côte Chalonnaise

A

False

No grand cru vineyards are in the Côte Chalonnaise

140
Q

T / F

Due to the influence of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Code, many vineyards in Burgundy have multiple owners

A

True

141
Q

T / F

The Mâconnais lies directly north of Beaujolais

A

True

142
Q

T / F

Only 10% of the total production of the Côte de Beaune is red wine

A

False

Over half the production is red

143
Q

T / F

The name of the commune is generally listed first on the label of a Burgundy Premier Cru.

A

True

Followed by vineyard name

144
Q

T / F

The Mâcon-Villages AOC appellation is designated for white wine

A

True

145
Q

T / F

Burgundy is larger in area and produces more wine than Bordeaux

A

False

Bordeaux is both bigger and produces more wine

146
Q

T / F

The weather in Chablis, with cold winters and cool summers, often makes it difficult to fully ripen grapes

A

True

147
Q

T / F

Burgundy grand crus often use the term “1er Cru” on the label

A

False

That’s a premier Cru

148
Q

T / F

Santenay is the largest communal AOC in the Côte Chalonnaise

A

False

Mercurey is.

149
Q

T / F

Négociant trade represents about three-quarters of Burgundy’s annual wine output

A

True

150
Q

T / F

Chardonnay is the only grape variety permitted to be used in Chablis

A

True

151
Q

T / F

All of the grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits make red wine exclusively, with the exception of Musigny, which also produces a small amount of white

A

True

152
Q

T / F

Fourchaume is a well-known Chablis Premier Cru vineyard

A

True

153
Q

T / F

While primarily known for dry, still wines, Burgundy also produces a small about of sparkling wine

A

True

154
Q

T / F

Sauvignon Blanc is not approved for use in any of the AOC wines of Burgundy

A

False

Saint-Bris AOC in the Yonne Département south of Chablis is the outlier. It is approved for both Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris

155
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Montrachet

A

Puligny-Montrachet & Chassagne-Montrachet

White

156
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

La Grande Rue

A

Vosne-Ronaneé

Red

157
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Bonnes Mares

A

Chambolle-Musigny

Red

158
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Romaneé-Conti

A

Vosne-Romaneé

Red

159
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Clos de la Roche

A

Morey-St.-Denis

Red

160
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Corton

A

Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, & Pernand-Verglesses

Both

161
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Musigny

A

Chambolle-Musigny

Both

162
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Richebourg

A

Vosne-Romaneé

Red

163
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Échezeaux

A

Vosne-Romaneé

Red

164
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Corton-Charlemagne

A

Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, & Pernand-Verglesses

White

165
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Clos de Vougeot

A

Vougeot

Red

166
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

La Tâche

A

Vosne-Romanée

Red

167
Q

What commune(s) is the following Grand Cru AOC in? Does it do red, white, or both?

Chambertin

A

Gevrey-Chambertin

Red

168
Q

The northern portion of the Beaujolais AOC is known for its ______ soils, which have proven ideal for the ______ grape

A

Granite, Gamay

169
Q

The Beaujolais AOC is located to the west of the ______ River

A

Saône

170
Q

Some styles of Beaujolais have bright red and tropical fruit flavors, which may be the result of the _______________ fermentation process that is often used in the region

A

Carbonic Maceration

171
Q

Beaujolais Nouveau is released every year on the third ______ of ______

A

Thursday, November

172
Q

The boundaries of the Beaujolais region overlap slightly with those of the _____ region.

A

Mâconnais

173
Q

While the majority of the grapes grown in Beaujolais are Gamay, other grapes planted in the region include:
(5 answers)

A

Chardonnay
Aligoté
Pinot Noir
Melon de Bourgogne
Pinot Gris

174
Q

There are a total of _____ villages in Beaujolais that are allowed to produce wines labeled with the term “Beaujolais-Villages AOC”

A

10

175
Q

Name the three Beaujolais crus that are known for producing lighter styles of the wine

A

Fleurie
St.-Amour
Chiroubles

176
Q

Name the four Beaujolais crus that are known for producing medium- to fuller-bodied styles of the wine

A

Brouilly
Côte de Brouilly
Juliénas
Régénie

177
Q

Name the three Beaujolais crus that are known for creating age-worthy styles of the wine

A

Chénas
Moulin-À-Vent
Morgon

178
Q

The dominant white grape variety of the southern Rhône

A

Grenache Blanc

179
Q

Château Grillet is a small AOC located within the larger _____ AOC

A

Condrieu

180
Q

Region known for producing red Vin doux naturel based on Grenache

A

Rasteau

181
Q

A rounded stone that covers the ground in some parts of the Rhône Valley

A

Galet

182
Q

White grape variety used to make sparkling wines with the Méthode Ancestrale Dioise

A

Clairette

183
Q

An AOC in the northern Rhône that requires wines to be 100% Syrah

A

Cornas

184
Q

The strong, cold wind of the Rhône and surrounding regions

A

Mistral

185
Q

An AOC in the southern Rhône that produces rosé exclusively

A

Tavel

186
Q

The main grape variety of the northern Rhône

A

Syrah

187
Q

The northernmost appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley

A

Côte-Rôtie

188
Q

The grape variety used in Condrieu

A

Viognier

189
Q

The main red grape variety of the southern Rhône

A

Grenache

190
Q

AOC in southwest France that produces red wines based on the Malbec grape variety

A

Cahors

191
Q

Large AOC within Provence, well-known for rosé production

A

Côtes de Provence

192
Q

Where is the white variety Arrufiac grown?

A

Southwest France

193
Q

AOC in Provence known for deep reds and hearty rosés based on the Mourvèdre grape variety

A

Bandol

194
Q

Area in the Languedoc-Roussillon known for sparkling wines

A

Limoux

195
Q

What is Fer Servadou?

A

Red grape variety grown in southwest France

196
Q

AOC in the Languedoc approved in July of 2014

A

Terrasses du Larzac

197
Q

Along with Minervois, this is one of the largest-producing AOCs of the Languedoc

A

Corbières

198
Q

AOC in southwest France that produces red wines based on the Tannat grape variety

A

Madiran

199
Q

One of the oldest AOCs in the Languedoc, dating to 1948

A

Fitou

200
Q

Area in the Roussillon known for fortified wines made with the Muscat grape variety

A

Rivesaltes

201
Q

White grape variety used in the Vin de Corse AOC

A

Vermentino

202
Q

Red grape variety closely related to Sangiovese, used in the Vin de Corse AOC

A

Nielluccio

203
Q

Which of the following wines is produced using Sauvignon Blanc?

• Muscadet
• Vouvray
• Fleurie
• Sancerre

A

Sancerre

204
Q

Which of the following regions, known for white wines, is located in the northern section of Graves?

• Fronsac
• Bourgueil
• Pessac-Léognan
• Vallée de la Marne

A

Fronsac

205
Q

Which of the following is the highest-quality appellation of Chablis?

• Chablis Premier Cru
• Chablis Grand Cru
• Chablis Cru Classé
• Chablis Premier Grand Cru

A

Chablis Grand Cru

206
Q

Which of the following areas is located just south of the Côte de Beaune?

• The Côte de Nuits
• The Côte Chalonnaise
• The Mâconnais
• Beaujolais

A

The Côte Chalonnaise

207
Q

Which of the following regions produces Muscadet?

• Anjou-Saumur
• Touraine
• The Upper Loire
• The Pays Nantais

A

The Pays Nantais

208
Q

What is the dominant red grape variety of the southern Rhône Valley?

A

Grenache

209
Q

Which of the following communes is located farthest north?

• Gevry-Chambertin
• Vougeot
• Fixin
• Vosne-Romanée

A

Fixin

210
Q

Which of the following grape varieties is used in the production of Morgon?

• Pinot Noir
• Chardonnay
• Syrah
• Gamay

A

Gamay

211
Q

Which of the following is a small AOC located within the larger Condrieu AOC?

• Cornas
• Château-Grillet
• Lorax
• Rasteau

A

Château-Grillet

212
Q

Which of the following AOCs produces 100% rosé wine?

• Tavel
• St.-Péray
• Clairette de Die
• Brouilly

A

Tavel

213
Q

Which of the following wines is made with a majority of Mourvèdre?

• Cahors
• Madiran
• Nuits-Saint-Georges
• Bandol

A

Bandol

214
Q

What percentage of the output of the wines of Provence is rosé?

• 25%
• 56%
• 88%
• 95%

A

88%

215
Q

Which of the following is a Beaujolais cru?

• Sancerre
• Brouilly
• Touraine
• Bourgueil

A

Brouilly

216
Q

What type of wine is produced at Château d’Yquem?

A

Sauternes

217
Q

What term may be found on the label of a grower Champagne?

A

Récoltant manipulant

218
Q

Which of the following regions is located on the Right Bank of Bourdeaux?

• Fronsac
• Cérons
• Paulliac
• Margaux

A

Fronsac

219
Q

What was the only château from Graves rated premier cru in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux?

A

Château Haut-Brion

220
Q

What grape variety is used in the production of Montrachet?

A

Chardonnay

221
Q

What are the three main grape varieties grown in Champagne?

A

Pinot Noir, Meunier, & Chardonnay

222
Q

What area is covered by the Méditerranée IGP?

A

Provence

223
Q

Where is the Quarts de Chaume AOC located?

A

Anjou-Saumur

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