Mainly Bordeaux - KM Questions 26.09.20 Flashcards
What is the difference between encepagement and assemblage?
Encepagement - Makeup of the vineyard.Assemblage - Makeup of the blend of wine
Which 1er Grand Cru Classe chateau is certified biodynamic in Bordeaux?
Ch. Climens
What are the villages in the commune of Pauillac?
Pauillac, Cissac-Medoc, Saint-Estephe, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Saint-Sauveur
What is the common genetic parent of Merlot and Malbec, making them half-siblings?
The rare Magdeleine Noire des Charentes
What is sur souches?
Pricing based on previous vintages, agreed upon prior to harvest
What is cliquage?
A form of micro-oxygenation occuring during elevage in which small doses of oxygen are applied to the finished wine in barrel.
Which two chateaux disappeared from the Graves classification in the 2000s?
Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion (classified for red wine) - 2005
Chateau Laville Haut-Brion (classified for white wine) - 2008
What is Fronsadais molasse?
A mixture of soft limestone and clay found in Canon Fronsac and Fronsac
What body of water divides Saint-Emilion AOP from the satellite appellations to the north?
The Barbanne River
Which classed growth was known as Mouton-Baronne-Philippe from 1933-1988?
D’Armailhac
What style of wines are produced in premiere cotes de Bordeaux AOP
Sweet white wines with min 34g/l RS
Where is Chateau de Rayne Vigneau located?
Bommes in Sauternes
Name the growth and associated village of Chateau Belgrave
5th growth Haut Medoc (St Laurent)
Where is Graves de Vayres located
In the Entre deux mers region of bordeaux
Which Cotes de Bordeaux AOPs allow white wines
Blaye, Francs, Sainte Foy
Which appellation is Malescot St Exupery located in and classification status
3rd growth Margaux
Which appellation is Chateau Pouget located in and classification status
4th growth Margaux (Cantenac)
Which appellation is Chateau Dauzac located in and classification status
5th growth Margaux (Labarde)
What is the second wine of Chateau Pichon Baron
Les Griffons de Pichon Baron
What is the second wine of Chateau Batailley
Lions de Batailley
What is the second wine of Chateau Sociando Mallet
La Damoiselle de Sociando Mallet
What was Chianti classico 2000 project
Started in 1987, it was a clonal research project on Sangiovese, to find higher quality clones
What are the subzones of Chianti
Rufina (Firenze) Colli Fiorentini (Firenze) Montespertoli (Firenze) Montalbano (Prato, Pistoria, Firenze) Colli Senesi (Sienna) Colli Aretini (Arezzo) Colline Pisane (Pisa)
Which subzone requires 3 months extra ageing for its Chianti
Montespertoli
