France

Question 1

Which Bordeaux château was the first to receive 100 Parker points for a wine from the Right Bank?

Answer 1

Château Pétrus (1989 vintage)

Question 2

What are the three main grape varieties used in the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 2

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (GSM)

Question 3

Which region in France was historically a key producer of Malbec before it became famous in Argentina?

Answer 3

Cahors

Question 4

Which Bordeaux appellation is home to Château Haut-Brion, the only non-Médoc estate classified in the 1855 Classification?

Answer 4

Pessac-Léognan (Graves)

Question 5

What is the strict minimum aging requirement for vintage Champagne before release?

Answer 5

36 months (3 years) on the lees

Question 6

Which Burgundy village is known exclusively for producing white Grand Cru wines?

Answer 6

Chassagne-Montrachet

Question 7

Which Northern Rhône appellation is dedicated entirely to producing white wines from Marsanne and Roussanne?

Answer 7

Saint-Péray

Question 8

Which First Growth Bordeaux estate was the first to release a second-label wine in 1966?

Answer 8

Château Latour (“Les Forts de Latour”)

Question 9

What is the highest permitted yield for Grand Cru Classé wines in Burgundy?

Answer 9

35 hectoliters per hectare (hl/ha)

Question 10

Which vineyard in Burgundy is considered the largest Grand Cru and spans both the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits?

Answer 10

Corton

Question 11

Which three Premier Grand Cru Classé A estates withdrew from the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification, citing concerns over commercial influence?

Answer 11

Château Cheval Blanc, Château Ausone, Château Angélus

Question 12

Which Languedoc-Roussillon appellation is known for its fortified, oxidative dessert wines made from Grenache?

Answer 12

Maury AOC