Right Bank Flashcards
Where is Saint Emilion?
Along the Dordogne river east of the town of Libourne
What are the soils in Saint Emilion?
Generally a mix of beds of clay/silt/gravel, limestone, and sand. Proportions vary depending on exact location
What kinds of grapes are grown in St. Emilion?
Merlot, Cab Franc are the dominate
The Saint Emilion AOP is for red wines only
What are the appellations of Saint Emilion?
Saint Emilion AOP
Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOP (different from the classification system)
What is different about the Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOP?
Wines have additional 0.5% alcohol
Must undergo longer aging
What is the classification system of Saint Emilion?
Instituted in 1955, undergoes revisions every 10 years
What are the tiers of the Saint Emilion classification system? (as of 2012)
Premiers Grands Crus Classe A: 4 named chateaux
- Chateau Ausone
- Chateau Angelus
- Chateau Pavie
- Chateau Cheval-Blanc
Premier Grands Crus Classe B: 14 named chateaux
Grands Crus Classe: 64 named chateaux
What are the appellations of Pomerol?
Pomerol AOP is the only appellation
Where is Pomerol located?
Along the Dordogne river north of Libourne. Northwest of Saint Emilion
What is the size of Pomerol?
3 square miles
What are the soils of Pomerol?
Sand, clay, gravel, subsoil of iron pan and clay
What grapes are grown in Pomerol AOP?
Merlot and Cab Franc based blends
Can white wines use Pomerol AOP?
No, red wines only
What classification system does Pomerol have?
None
What is the most famous Chateau in Pomerol?
Chateau Petrus
