France - Bordeaux Flashcards
0
Q
Which bodies of water run through Bordeaux?
A
The Gironde (splitting into the Garonne running South and the Dordogne running east)
1
Q
Where is Bordeaux?
A
South-west France
2
Q
The red wine blends on the left bank of the Gironde are dominated by which grape?
A
Cabernet Sauvignon
3
Q
The red wine blends on the right bank of the Gironde are dominated by which grape?
A
Merlot
4
Q
Name three other grapes popularly used in the wines of Bordeaux
A
Cabernet Franc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sémillon
5
Q
Name the left bank appellations of Bordeaux
A
Médoc St-Estèphe Pauillac St-Julien Central Médoc Margaux/Southern Médoc Pessac-Léognan Graves Sauternes and Barsac
6
Q
Name the major appellations on the right bank
A
Pomerol St-Emilion Entre deux mers Fronsac Lalande de pomerol
