Generic Bordeaux Appellations Flashcards
What are the Three Generic Appellations of Bordeaux?
- Bordeaux AOP
- Bordeaux Superior AOP
- Cremant de Bordeaux AOP
What is the Sole Subzone of Bordeaux AOP?
Haut-Benauge
What Styles are produced in Bordeaux AOP
- Bordeaux Blanc [May be labeled as Sec or 5-60 g/l]
- Bordeaux Blanc Haut-Benauge
- Bordeaux Rose
- Bordeaux Rouge
What are the Principal White Varietals of Bordeaux Blanc AOP?
Min 70% Combined:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Muscadelle
- Sauvignon Gris
What are the Accessory Varietals of Bordeaux Blanc AOP?
Min 30% Combined:
- Colombard
- Ugni Blanc
- Merlot Blanc
What are the Principal Varietals of Bordeaux Rose & Rouge AOP?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Cot [Malbec]
- Petit Verdot
- Carmenere
What Three Varietals are NOT allowed in Bordeaux Haut-Benauge Blanc AOP?
- Ugni Blanc
- Colomabrd
- Merlot Blanc
What Styles are produced in Bordeaux Superieur AOP?
- Bordeaux Blanc [With Residual Sugar [Min 17 g/l]
2. Bordeaux Rouge [Max 3 g/l]
What are the Principal Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP?
Min 70% Combined:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Muscadelle
- Sauvignon Gris
What are the Secundary Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP?
Min 30% Combined:
- Ugni Blanc
- Colombard
- Merlot Blanc
What are the Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Rouge?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Cot [Malbec]
- Petit Verdot
- Carmenere
What is the Minimum Residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP
The residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP IS 17 g/l
What is the Maximum residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Rouge AOP
3 g/l of Sugar.
What are the two major styles of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP
- Vin Mousseux Blanc
2. Vin Mousseux Rose
What are the principal varieties of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP
The main varietals of Cremant de Bordeaux are:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Muscadelle
- Sauvignon Gris
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
- Cot [Malbec]
- Carmenere