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Mainly Bordeaux - KM Questions 26.09.20 Flashcards

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1
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What is the difference between encepagement and assemblage?

A

Encepagement - Makeup of the vineyard.Assemblage - Makeup of the blend of wine

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Which 1er Grand Cru Classe chateau is certified biodynamic in Bordeaux?

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Ch. Climens

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What are the villages in the commune of Pauillac?

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Pauillac, Cissac-Medoc, Saint-Estephe, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Saint-Sauveur

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What is the common genetic parent of Merlot and Malbec, making them half-siblings?

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The rare Magdeleine Noire des Charentes

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What is sur souches?

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Pricing based on previous vintages, agreed upon prior to harvest

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What is cliquage?

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A form of micro-oxygenation occuring during elevage in which small doses of oxygen are applied to the finished wine in barrel.

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Which two chateaux disappeared from the Graves classification in the 2000s?

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Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion (classified for red wine) - 2005
Chateau Laville Haut-Brion (classified for white wine) - 2008

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8
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What is Fronsadais molasse?

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A mixture of soft limestone and clay found in Canon Fronsac and Fronsac

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9
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What body of water divides Saint-Emilion AOP from the satellite appellations to the north?

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The Barbanne River

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10
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Which classed growth was known as Mouton-Baronne-Philippe from 1933-1988?

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D’Armailhac

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What style of wines are produced in premiere cotes de Bordeaux AOP

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Sweet white wines with min 34g/l RS

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12
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Where is Chateau de Rayne Vigneau located?

A

Bommes in Sauternes

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Name the growth and associated village of Chateau Belgrave

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5th growth Haut Medoc (St Laurent)

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14
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Where is Graves de Vayres located

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In the Entre deux mers region of bordeaux

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Which Cotes de Bordeaux AOPs allow white wines

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Blaye, Francs, Sainte Foy

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Which appellation is Malescot St Exupery located in and classification status

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3rd growth Margaux

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Which appellation is Chateau Pouget located in and classification status

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4th growth Margaux (Cantenac)

18
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Which appellation is Chateau Dauzac located in and classification status

A

5th growth Margaux (Labarde)

19
Q

What is the second wine of Chateau Pichon Baron

A

Les Griffons de Pichon Baron

20
Q

What is the second wine of Chateau Batailley

A

Lions de Batailley

21
Q

What is the second wine of Chateau Sociando Mallet

A

La Damoiselle de Sociando Mallet

22
Q

What was Chianti classico 2000 project

A

Started in 1987, it was a clonal research project on Sangiovese, to find higher quality clones

23
Q

What are the subzones of Chianti

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Rufina (Firenze) Colli Fiorentini (Firenze) Montespertoli (Firenze) Montalbano (Prato, Pistoria, Firenze) Colli Senesi (Sienna) Colli Aretini (Arezzo) Colline Pisane (Pisa)

24
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Which subzone requires 3 months extra ageing for its Chianti

A

Montespertoli

25
Q

Which other DOCG overlaps Brunello di Montalcino

A

Chianti Colli Senesi

26
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Which DOC is applicable for super Tuscan style wines with international grapes and blends in Brunello di Montalcino

A

Sant Antimo DOC

27
Q

Which Maremma coastal area has a DOCG for Sangiovese based wines

A

Morellino di Scansano DOCG

28
Q

Which Chianti Region does Carmignano DOCG overlaps

A

Chianti Montalbano

29
Q

Which former subzone of Val di Cornia is awarded a seperate DOCG

A

Suvereto DOCG

30
Q

Which Super Tuscan uses 100% Cabernet Franc

A

Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso

31
Q

What is Occhio di Pernice

A

Rose vin Santo produced with min 50% Sangiovese

32
Q

What does Colheita Seleccionada means on a bottle of a still wine in Portugal

A

Min 1% higher alcohol than the regional appellation

33
Q

Bical Tinto, Mortagua Preto are synonyms of which grape

A

Touriga Nacional

34
Q

What is the name of Arinto in Vinho Verde

A

Pederna

35
Q

What is the min ageing and alcohol required for Moscatel de Douro wines

A

18 months, Min 16.5% alc

36
Q

What are the 7 subregions of Dao

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Serra de Estrella, Alva, Besteiros, Castendo, Silgueiros, Terras de Azurara, Terras de Senhorim

37
Q

Which IGP is Tavora Varosa located in

A

Terras do Cister

38
Q

How long does Vin Jaune need to age under Voile

A

60 month min

39
Q

Which commune of Arbois is allowed to append its name to the AOC

A

Pupillin

40
Q

Which red grape in Jura is often used to make white wines? Why

A

Poulsard, Because of very thin skins with low colouring phenols in the grape

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