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1
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Where is Bordeaux located?

A

Southwest France, along the Atlantic coast

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What is the climate in Bordeaux?

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Maritime (Moderate) to continental (cool) moving from the coast inland

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3
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List the important bodies of water in Bordeaux:

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The Atlantic Ocean,
Gironde Estuary, Garonne River, Dordogne River

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4
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Bordeaux is located on the ____ parallel.
The climate is moderated
by its waterways and its proximity to the _____ coast. The Gulf Stream
current brings warm waters up from the Caribbean, keeping the weather ______ yet ________

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45th, Atlantic, mild yet humid.

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5
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The streams, rivers, and adjacent sea (warmed by the Gulf Stream) make Bordeaux’s climate fairly _________

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humid

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6
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True OR False: The streams, rivers, and sea act to temper the climate and provides the vineyards of Bordeaux with a more stable environment

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True

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7
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Atlantic Ocean Influence means:
1. ______ winters
2.. ______ summers
3. A moderate and stable climate with relatively _____ frosts

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mild, warm, few

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8
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True or False:
The Gironde Basin: Banks of gravel provide warm, well drained soil for vines

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True

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9
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True or False: The Gironde Basin is a factor that affects the varying quality and character of Bordeaux wines

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True

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10
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True or False:
Drainage is by river and stream: best growths have good drainage

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True

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11
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True or False:
River helps to keep even temperature by day and night in Bordeaux. This helps in reducing frost damage.

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True

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12
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What are the two rivers that meet north of the city of Bordeaux and form the Gironde Estuary, which flows into the Atlantic

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The Garonne River
and The Dordogne River

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13
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What are the 3 sections that are divided by bodies of water in Bordeaux

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– Left Bank
– Right Bank
– Entre-Deux-Mers

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Which river bank is West of Garonne and Gironde

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The Left Bank

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Which river bank is East and north of the Dordogne and Gironde

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Right Bank

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16
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What is the area between the Garonne and Dordogne

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– Entre-Deux-Mers

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17
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What AOPs are on the left bank of Bordeaux?

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  • The Medoc AOPs
  • Graves AOPs
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18
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List the 2 smaller appellations of The Medoc

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  1. the Medoc (near where the Gironde empties into the Atlantic)
  2. the Haut-Medoc (the upper Medoc, closest to the city of Bordeaux, farthest from the Atlantic
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19
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List the sub-regions and communes of the Medoc AOPs

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Sub-Regions:
– Médoc AOP
– Haut-Médoc AOP
* Commune:
– Saint-Estèphe AOP
– Pauillac AOP
– Saint-Julien AOP
– Margaux AOP

20
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List the famous communes (villages) of the Haut-Medoc from North to South

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– Saint-Estèphe AOP
– Pauillac AOP
– Saint-Julien AOP
– Margaux AOP

21
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List the Graves AOP and their geographical location

A

Sub-Regions
* Pessac-Léognan AOP Northernmost part of Graves

Sauternes AOP
Southernmost portion of Graves, bordered by the
Garonne and Ciron Rivers

22
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What are the most important white grape varieties to know in Bordeaux

A

Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Small amounts of Muscadelle

23
Q

Red Grape Variety Names for Bordeaux

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Small Amounts of: Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carménère

24
Q

the most widely planted red grape in Bordeaux

A

Merlot

25
Q

True or False:
Wines from Bordeaux are usually just Merlot Red Wines

A

False
Wines from Bordeaux are usually blends of two or more of the grape varieties
in the Bordeaux family

26
Q

Name the commune and river bank of this typical wine style and blend from Bordeaux:
* Red Wines
– 70% Cabernet Sauvignon
– 30% Merlot
– Plus Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
– These wines are usually aged in new French oak barrels

A
  • Médoc communes
  • Left bank
27
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Appellation on the Right Bank
* Along the Dordogne River near the town of Libourne

A

Saint-Émilion

28
Q

List the Appellations of Saint-Émilion

A
  • Saint-Émilion AOP
  • Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP
29
Q

An appellation, not a classification
– Wines have an additional 0.5% alcohol and must undergo a
longer aging than wines labeled Saint-Émilion AOP

A

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP

30
Q
  • Along the Dordogne River near the town of Libourne to the
    northwest of Saint Émilion
  • A very small appellation, only 3 square mile
A

Pomerol AOP

31
Q

An Appellations that is Red wines only and no
Classification System

A
  • Pomerol AOP
32
Q

The AOP that is:
* Cabernet Sauvignon – based blends
* Red wines only

A

Medoc AOPs

33
Q

Which AOP uses:
Grape Varieties
* White
– Sauvignon Blanc
– Sémillon
* Red
– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

A

Graves AOP

34
Q

Subregion in the Northernmost part of Graves, including the most
highly regarded château

A
  • Pessac-Léognan AOP
35
Q

Subregion that makes:
– Dry white wines
– Dry red wines
– New French oak

A
  • Pessac-Léognan AOP
36
Q

Southernmost portion of Graves, bordered by the
Garonne and Ciron Rivers

A

Sauternes AOP

37
Q

An AOP that makes:
– Botrytis-affected sweet wines
– Oak aged, often in new French barrique

A

Sauternes AOP

38
Q

What AOP is:
Translates to “land between two seas”
* A large area between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers

A

Entre-Deux-Mers AOP

39
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An AOP that makes White Grape Varieties:
– Sauvignon Blanc
– Sémillon
– Muscadelle

A

Entre-Deux-Mers AOP

40
Q

Name the AOP with no classification system,
* Dry white wines only
* Little to no oak, stainless steel
* Red wines made in this area fall under the Bordeaux AOP appellation

A

Entre-Deux-Mers AOP

41
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Grape Varieties
* Red
– Merlot
– Cabernet Franc
– AOP for red wines only

A

Saint-Émilion

42
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  • Red Wines from ____ and ______ located on the (right bank), blend
    – 70% Merlot
    – 30% Cabernet Franc
    – These wines also spend some time in French oak barrels
A

Saint-Émilion and Pomerol

43
Q

What two regions make:
* Dry White Wines
– 80% Sauvignon Blanc
– 20% Sémillon
– The majority of inexpensive white wines from Bordeaux are
made without oak. Prestigious wines in the upper price tiers, however,
tend to be aged in new French oak barriques.

A

Graves (Pessac-Léognan) on the
left bank and Entre-Deux-Mers

44
Q

Sweet Wines that are:
80% Sémillon
– 20% Sauvignon Blanc
– Muscadelle (small percentage)
– Many sweet wines of Bordeaux are aged in new French oak barrels

A

Sauternes and nearby communes

45
Q

Grape Varieties
* Red
– Merlot and Cabernet Franc-based blend
* NO Classifcation system
*Red Wines Only

A

Pomerol AOP

46
Q

What part of France describes this wine making style:
Region/ Sub-Region/Appellation dependent:
Blends of grape varieties
Dry white wines
Dry red wines
Botrytis-affected sweet wines
Use of new French oak for red and white wines

A

Bordeaux

47
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What part of France describes this style:
Appellation dependant. Range of dry red wines, dry
white wines to lusciously sweet white wines.

A

Bordeaux

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