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Question 1

Decribe the two major soil types of St-Emilion

Answer 1

The two major soil types of St-Emlion are:
The Cotes, which are steep limestone slopes on the South-East.
The Graves/Plateau which is sandy and gravely limestone on the North-West closer to Pomerol.

Question 2

In regards to soil, explain why Chateau Figeac and Chateau Cheval Blanc are simmilar in style.

Answer 2

Chateau Figeac and Chateau Cheval Blanc are similar in style because the both sit on a lone mound of gravel
on the Pomerol border.

Question 3

What are the four satellite appellation of St-Emilion? [N-S]

Answer 3

1. Lussac
2. Montagne
3. Puisseguin
4. St-Georges

Question 4

What is the main river of Pomerol and St-Emilion?

Answer 4

The main river of Pomerol and St-Emilion is the Dordogne River.

Question 5

Why do the wines of Canon-Fronsac AOP are usually deeper and more structures then the neighbouring Fronsac AOP?

Answer 5

Canon-Fronsac AOP Sits on a Limestone Slope that give it more Structure and better exposure to the sun.

Question 6

Describe the soil oF Pomerol

Answer 6

The soil of Pomerol are dominated by Sand, Clay, and Gravel with iron-rich clay subsoil.

Question 7

What is the Iron-Rich clay soil called in pomerol?

Answer 7

Crasse de Fer

Question 8

what is Cabernet Franc referred to in Pomerol?

Answer 8

Cabernet Franc is called Bouchet in Pomerol.

Question 9

What is Cabernet Franc called in Pomerol?

Answer 9

Cabernet Franc is called Bouchet in Pomerol.

Question 10

Describe the Topography and soil of Bourg

Answer 10

Bourg AOP is a small region on the northern part of the Dordogne river. Bourg has south facing slopes composed of clay limestone or clay gravel. It is however, exposed to Westerly and northerly cool winds and more rain.

Question 11

What are the two warm soils od bordeaux?

Answer 11

Gravel and Sand are the two warm soils of Bordeaux.
Gravel yields wines with firm tannins and structure, while sandy soils yield opulent, soft and fruit forward wine with easy drinkability.

Question 12

What are the two cold soils of Bordeaux?

Answer 12

Clay and limestone are the two cold soils of Bordeaux.
Iron rich clay yields wine with notes of prune and walnut, while Limestone produces wines with pronounced acidity and lean polished tannins.

Question 13

What are the primary grapes of Bordeaux Blanc

Answer 13

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Semillon
3. Muscadelle

Question 14

What are the secumdary grapes of Bordeaux

Answer 14

1. Ugni Blanc
2. Colombard
3. Folle Blanche
4. Merlot Blanc
5. Mauzac
6. Ondenc

Question 15

What are the two main appellations of St-Emilion, from lower to higher?

Answer 15

1. St-Emilion AOP

2. St-Emilion Grand Cru Classe AOP

Question 16

What is the Minimum ABV for St-Emilion AOP and St-Emilion Grand Cru Respectively.

Answer 16

St-Emilion -11% min ABV

St-Emilion Grand Cru - 11.5% ABV

Question 17

What are the four major INAO Scoring Criteria for the St Emilion Grand Cru Classe and Premier Grand Cru Classe?

Answer 17

1. Tasting previous 10 and 15 Vintages respectively.
2. Analyis of topography and soil
3. Analysis of Viticulture and Vinification
4. Reputation of Chateaux

Question 18

What are the starfish limestone soils refered to in St-Emilion?

Answer 18

The starfish Limetone is referred o as Calcaire a Asterie, which is more dominant on the Plateau.

Question 19

What is the mix of soils of the Molasse du Fronsadais?

Answer 19

The molasse du Fronsadais is a mixture of Deep clay-Limestone over fine textured loamy clay, which is more dominant on the Cotes.