Graves AOPs

Question 1

What are the communes of production for Sauternes AOP?

Answer 1

Barsac
Sauternes
Fargues
Preignac
Bommes

Question 2

What is the min must weight for Sauternes AOP?

Answer 2

221 g/L

Question 3

What’s up with Barsac AOP?

Answer 3

Everything is the same as Sauternes AOP, that’s what up

Question 4

What grapes are allowed in Sauternes AOP?

Answer 4

Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon

Question 5

When may Sauternes AOP wines be released?

Answer 5

June 30 of year following harvest

Question 6

What is the min RS for Sauternes AOP?

Answer 6

45g/L

Question 7

What is the max yield of Sauternes AOP?

Answer 7

25 hl/ha

Question 8

What is the min potential alcohol of Sauternes AOP?

Answer 8

15% (12% acquired)

Question 9

What are the important differences for Cerons AOP versus Sauternes AOP?

Answer 9

14.5% min potential alcohol versus 15%
40 hl/ha versus 25 hl/ha
5,000 vines/ha versus 6,500 min planting density

Question 10

What styles are made in Graves AOP?

Answer 10

Blanc (max 4g/L RS)

Rouge (max 3g/L RS

Question 11

What styles are made in Graves Supérieures AOP?

Answer 11

Blanc only!

Min 34g/L RS

Question 12

What are the major communes of production for Pessac-Léognan AOP? (6)

Answer 12

Pessac
Léognan
Cadaujac
Martillac
Talence
Villenave-d'Ornon

Also allowed:
Canéjan
Gradignan
Mérignac
Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans

Question 13

What styles are made in Passaic-Léognan AOP?

Answer 13

Blanc (max 4g/L RS)

Rouge (max 2g/L RS)

Question 14

What is the min planting density for Pessac-Léognan AOP?

Answer 14

6,500 vines/ha