France

Question 1

What percentage of red wine is made by Bordeaux?

Answer 1

85%

Bordeaux is a renowned wine region in France, known for its high-quality red wine production.

Question 2

What is the size of the Bordeaux wine region?

Answer 2

279,000 acres (113,000 hectares)

Bordeaux is one of the largest fine wine regions in the world.

Question 3

How many different appellations are there in Bordeaux?

Answer 3

Sixty-five

Bordeaux’s diversity is reflected in its numerous appellations.

Question 4

What are the names of the two large rivers that feed the Gironde Estuary?

Answer 4

Dordogne and Garonne

These rivers are significant to Bordeaux’s geography and wine commerce.

Question 5

True or False: Bordeaux is slightly more than four times larger than Burgundy.

Answer 5

True

This comparison underscores Bordeaux’s significant size relative to other wine regions.

Question 6

What are the primary grape varieties used in Bordeaux’s left bank (red)?

Answer 6

Cabernet Sauvignon (22.5%), Merlot(66%), and Cabernet Franc (9.5%)

Question 7

True or False: Malbec is one of the main grape varieties on Bordeaux’s left bank.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

What are the primary grape varieties used in Bordeaux’s left bank (white) ?

Answer 8

Sémillon (45%), Sauvignon Blanc (43%), Muscadelle (5%)

Question 9

Bordeaux, Left Bank — what’s the climate and how it’s compared to the Right Bank?

Answer 9

Climate is maritime Oceanic, but it’s cooler then Righ Bank during summer and warmer during winter.

Question 10

Bordeaux, Right Bank — what’s the climate and how it’s compared to the Left Bank?

Answer 10

The climate is Maritime Oceanic, which is in summer hotter than Left bank and cooler in winter

Question 11

What’s the soil type of Bordeaux — Left Bank?

Answer 11

Gravel & Sand

Question 12

What’s the soil type of Bordeaux — Right Bank?

Answer 12

Clay, Limestone, and Sand