Listrac-Médoc AOP Flashcards
1
Q
Blend:
A
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Occasionally with Cabernet Franc
2
Q
Soil type:
A
Three gravely terraces lying over a limestone base
3
Q
Surface
A
597 ha
4
Q
Département
A
Gironde
Élevage: Wines may not be released until September 15 of the year following the harvest
Minimum Planting Density:7,000 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields (Rendement de Base): 57 hl/ha
AOC Established: 1957
5
Q
Styles and Encépagement:
A
Rouge: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenère
6
Q
Minimum Potential Alcohol
A
11%
7
Q
Minimum Must Weight:
A
180 g/l (189 g/l for Merlot)
8
Q
Maximum Residual Sugar
A
: 3 g/l
