Generic Bordeaux Appellations Flashcards

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What are the Three Generic Appellations of Bordeaux?

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  1. Bordeaux AOP
  2. Bordeaux Superior AOP
  3. Cremant de Bordeaux AOP
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What is the Sole Subzone of Bordeaux AOP?

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Haut-Benauge

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What Styles are produced in Bordeaux AOP

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  1. Bordeaux Blanc [May be labeled as Sec or 5-60 g/l]
  2. Bordeaux Blanc Haut-Benauge
  3. Bordeaux Rose
  4. Bordeaux Rouge
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What are the Principal White Varietals of Bordeaux Blanc AOP?

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Min 70% Combined:

  1. Sauvignon Blanc
  2. Semillon
  3. Muscadelle
  4. Sauvignon Gris
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What are the Accessory Varietals of Bordeaux Blanc AOP?

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Min 30% Combined:

  1. Colombard
  2. Ugni Blanc
  3. Merlot Blanc
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What are the Principal Varietals of Bordeaux Rose & Rouge AOP?

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  1. Cabernet Sauvignon
  2. Merlot
  3. Cabernet Franc
  4. Cot [Malbec]
  5. Petit Verdot
  6. Carmenere
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What Three Varietals are NOT allowed in Bordeaux Haut-Benauge Blanc AOP?

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  1. Ugni Blanc
  2. Colomabrd
  3. Merlot Blanc
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What Styles are produced in Bordeaux Superieur AOP?

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  1. Bordeaux Blanc [With Residual Sugar [Min 17 g/l]

2. Bordeaux Rouge [Max 3 g/l]

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What are the Principal Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP?

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Min 70% Combined:

  1. Sauvignon Blanc
  2. Semillon
  3. Muscadelle
  4. Sauvignon Gris
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What are the Secundary Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP?

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Min 30% Combined:

  1. Ugni Blanc
  2. Colombard
  3. Merlot Blanc
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What are the Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Rouge?

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  1. Cabernet Sauvignon
  2. Merlot
  3. Cabernet Franc
  4. Cot [Malbec]
  5. Petit Verdot
  6. Carmenere
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What is the Minimum Residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP

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The residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP IS 17 g/l

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What is the Maximum residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Rouge AOP

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3 g/l of Sugar.

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What are the two major styles of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

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  1. Vin Mousseux Blanc

2. Vin Mousseux Rose

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What are the principal varieties of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

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The main varietals of Cremant de Bordeaux are:

  1. Sauvignon Blanc
  2. Semillon
  3. Muscadelle
  4. Sauvignon Gris
  5. Cabernet Sauvignon
  6. Cabernet Franc
  7. Merlot
  8. Petit Verdot
  9. Cot [Malbec]
  10. Carmenere
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What are the three accessory varietals of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

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The accessory varietals for Cremant de Bordeaux AOP are Maximum 30% combined:

  1. Ugni Blanc
  2. Colombard
  3. Merlot Blanc
17
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Explain how long must Cremant de Bordeaux must be aged before release

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Cremant de Bordeaux must be aged on the lees for a Minimum of 9 months and may NOT be released until the 12th month after the date of Tirage.

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What is the Minimum ATM Pressure for Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

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The minimum ATM pressure is 3.5

19
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What is the Minimum ABV for base and finished wine wine in Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

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The minimum ABV for Cremant de Bordeaux is 9% and min 11% after second fermentation.

20
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What is the Department for all the Left Bank of Bordeaux including the three regional AOP’S

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The Department of the entire left bank of Bordeaux is the Gironde.

21
Q

What is the Min ABV of Bordeaux Blanc and Bordeaux Rose?

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10%

22
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What is the Min ABV of Bordeaux Blanc w/ RS and Muelleux?

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10.5%

23
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What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Blanc Haut Benauge

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11.5% [11% Aquired]

24
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What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc

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12%

25
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What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Superieur Rouge

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11%

26
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What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Rouge

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10.5%

27
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What is the Minimum aging requirements for Bodeaux Superieur Rouge?

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Min 9 Months

28
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Are there any Dry Bordeaux Superieur Blanc Produced?

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No.