Right Bank Flashcards

1
Q

What 2 grapes dominate the blend of St. Emilion and Pomerol?

A

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

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2
Q

Name the 2 broad soil types of St. Emilion.

A

Cotes-steep limetone slopes

graves-gravelly limestone plateau

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3
Q

In what year did St. Emilion create its own 3 tier ranking of Chateaux?

A

1954( published in 1955)

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4
Q

In what years were revisions made to the St. Emilion Classifications?

A
1969
1985
1996
2006
2012
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5
Q

What are the requirements of St. Emilion Grand Cru?

A

an addiitonal .5% alcohol and must undergo a longer elevage

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6
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What is “crasse de fer”?

A

Sub soil of Pomerol.

-iron pan rich and rich clay

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7
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What is Cabernet Franc called in Pomerol?

A

Bouchet

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8
Q

Name 5 of the best properties of Pomerol.

A
Chateau Petrus
Vieux-Chateau-Certan
Chateau Lafleur
Chateau Le Pin
Chateau Trotanoy
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9
Q

Name 3 “micro-chateaux” or garagistes of the Right Bank. Describe the garagiste movement.

A

Le Pin- Pomerol
Valandraud-St. Emilion
La Mondotte-St. Emilion
-Small chateaux making powerfully rioe nd polished modern wines from just a handful of acres.
Latour-150-180,000btls/yr VS Le Pin-6,000 btls/yr

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10
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Name the 4 satellite appellations of St. Emilion.

A

Lussac
St. Georges
Montagne
Puisseguin

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11
Q

Lalande-de-Pomerol includes 4 communes. What are they?

A

Lalande-de-Pomerol
Neac
Fronsac AOP
Canon Fronsac AOP

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