France - Bordeaux Flashcards
What is the climate of Bordeaux?
Maritime
What are the two rivers which meet north of Bordeaux city and form the Gironde estuary?
The Garonne and the Dordogne
What are the three distinct regions of Bordeaux?
Left Bank, Right Bank and Entre Deux Mers
What are the two main AOP’s of the Left Bank if Bordeaux?
Medoc.
Graves
What soil is predominant on the Left Bank and why is this important?
Gravel - excellent drainage essential for good Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the red grapes associated with Bordeaux?
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Malbec Carmenere (small qtys)
What are the white Bordeaux grapes?
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Muscadelle (small qtys)
What is the Medoc renowned for?
Quality RED wine - especially Cab Sauv
What are the sub AOP’s of the Medoc?
Medoc Haut Medoc Saint Estephe Pauillac Saint Julien Margaux
Does Graves make red and white wines?
Yes
What are the sub AOP’s of Graves?
Pessac Leognan
Sauternes
What wines are made in the Entre Deux Mers
White
What are the sub regions of the Right Bank?
St Emilion
Pomerol
Does the Right Bank produce reds and whites?
No. Red only.
Which is considered the most important grape variety in the Medoc?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where is chateau Haut Brion located?
Medoc
Which region of the Bordeaux produces only dry whit wines?
Entre Deux Mers
What grape dominates the wines of Pomerol?
Merlot
Which area of the Bordeaux is best known for not having a classification of its chateaux?
Pomerol
What is the difference between the classification system for Bordeaux versus Burgundy?
Bordeaux has Chateaux which are classified, rather than the vineyard. The wine maker is given the classification ra
Burgundy has vineyards which are classified, so the wine is Premier Cru for example irrespective of who made it
What year was the classification of Bordeaux wines/the Medoc
1855
List the 5 first growths of the 1855 classification of the Medoc
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Chateau Latour Chateau Mouton Rothschild Chateau Margaux Chateau Haut Brion
