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France - Bordeaux Flashcards

1
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What is the climate of Bordeaux?

A

Maritime

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What are the two rivers which meet north of Bordeaux city and form the Gironde estuary?

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The Garonne and the Dordogne

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3
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What are the three distinct regions of Bordeaux?

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Left Bank, Right Bank and Entre Deux Mers

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4
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What are the two main AOP’s of the Left Bank if Bordeaux?

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Medoc.

Graves

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5
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What soil is predominant on the Left Bank and why is this important?

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Gravel - excellent drainage essential for good Cabernet Sauvignon

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6
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What are the red grapes associated with Bordeaux?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
Malbec
Carmenere (small qtys)
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7
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What are the white Bordeaux grapes?

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Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Muscadelle (small qtys)

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8
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What is the Medoc renowned for?

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Quality RED wine - especially Cab Sauv

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9
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What are the sub AOP’s of the Medoc?

A 
Medoc
Haut Medoc
Saint Estephe
Pauillac
Saint Julien
Margaux
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10
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Does Graves make red and white wines?

A

Yes

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11
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What are the sub AOP’s of Graves?

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Pessac Leognan

Sauternes

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12
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What wines are made in the Entre Deux Mers

A

White

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13
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What are the sub regions of the Right Bank?

A

St Emilion

Pomerol

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14
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Does the Right Bank produce reds and whites?

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No. Red only.

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15
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Which is considered the most important grape variety in the Medoc?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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16
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Where is chateau Haut Brion located?

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Medoc

17
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Which region of the Bordeaux produces only dry whit wines?

A

Entre Deux Mers

18
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What grape dominates the wines of Pomerol?

A

Merlot

19
Q

Which area of the Bordeaux is best known for not having a classification of its chateaux?

A

Pomerol

20
Q

What is the difference between the classification system for Bordeaux versus Burgundy?

A

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

21
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What year was the classification of Bordeaux wines/the Medoc

A

1855

22
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List the 5 first growths of the 1855 classification of the Medoc

A 
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Chateau Latour
Chateau Mouton Rothschild
Chateau Margaux
Chateau Haut Brion

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