Generic Bordeaux Appelations

Question 1

What sub-zone may be appended to generic Bordeaux AOP?

Answer 1

Haut-Benauge

Question 2

What is not allowed on the label of a bottle of AOP Bordeaux wine?

Answer 2

No mythical creatures allowed on labels as deemed “mythical” by the INAO

Question 3

What styles are made in Bordeaux AOP?

Answer 3

Blanc
Rosé/Clairet
Rouge/Claret
Bordeaux “Haut-Benauge” Blanc

Question 4

What grapes are allowed in Bordeaux Blanc AOP?

Answer 4

Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% combined Ugni Blanc, Merlot Blanc, and Colombard

Question 5

What grapes are allowed in Bordeaux Rosé/Clairet AOP?

Rouge/Claret AOP?

Answer 5

Same:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec), Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère

Question 6

What is the minimum Must Weight for Bordeaux Blanc AOP?

Answer 6

162 g/l
(170 g/l for Sauvignon Blanc and Gris)

With residual sugar: 178 g/l

Question 7

What is the max RS for Bordeaux Blanc AOP?

Answer 7

Sec: 3g/L

With RS: 5-60g/L

Question 8

What is the minimum Must Weight for Bordeaux Rosé AOP?

Answer 8

162 g/l (170 g/l for Merlot)

Question 9

What is the minimum Must Weight for Bordeaux Rouge AOP?

Answer 9

180 g/l (189 g/l for Merlot)

Question 10

What is the minimum Potential Alcohol for Bordeaux AOP wines?

Answer 10

Blanc (Sec): 10%
Blanc (with residual sugar): 10.5% (10% acquired)
Rosé: 10%
Rouge: 10.5%
Blanc Moelleux: 10.5%
Bordeaux “Haut Benauge”: 11.5% (11% acquired)

Question 11

What is the minimum Potential Alcohol for Bordeaux Supérieur AOP wines?

Answer 11

Blanc: 12% (11% acquired)
Rouge: 11%

Question 12

What styles are made in Bordeaux Supérieur AOP?

Answer 12

Blanc

Rouge

Question 13

What is the RS range for Bordeaux Supérieur AOP?

Answer 13

Blanc: Min 17g/L
Rouge: Max 3g/L

Question 14

What is the minimum Must Weight for Bordeaux Supérieur AOP?

Answer 14

Blanc: 195 g/l
Rouge: 189 g/l (198 g/l for Merlot)

Question 15

What grapes are allowed in Crémant de Bordeaux AOP?

Answer 15

Vin Mousseux Blanc:
Principal Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère, Muscadelle, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris
Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% combined Colombard, Merlot Blanc, and Ugni Blanc

Vin Mousseux Rosé: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère

Question 16

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Crémant de Bordeaux AOP?

Answer 16

9%

Question 17

What is the min must weight for Crémant de Bordeaux AOP?

Answer 17

144g/L

Question 18

What is the minimum pressure for Crémant de Bordeaux?

Answer 18

Min 3.5 BAR

Question 19

What is the max yield for Crémant de Bordeaux?

Answer 19

72hl/ha

Question 20

What is the minimum planting density for Crémant de Bordeaux?

Answer 20

4,000 vines/ha

Question 21

What is the minimum aging for Crémant de Bordeaux AOP?

Answer 21

The wines must spend a min. 9 months on the lees prior to dégorgement, and may not be released for a min. 12 months after the date of tirage