Right Bank Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Right Bank Grapes
A
- Merlot Dominent + Cab Franc [rarely Cab Sauv]
- exception: Chateau Figeac St-Emillon [35% Cab Sav]
2
Q
Saint-Emillon Soils
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Cotes: hillsides: steep, limestone slopes
graves: graveily limestone plateau (more like medoc)
3
Q
Saint-Emillon AOPs/Appellations
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- Saint-Emillon AOP [reds only for AOP]
- Saint Emillon Grand Cru AOP [its own appellation
- 0.5% abv and longer aging]
4
Q
Saint-Emillon Classification Overview
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- not included in 1855 [wines weren’t shipped internationally yet]
- 1955 was first, every 10 years revision is goal
- 2012 latest revision
- part of AOP system
- Premiere Grand Cru Classe A [4]
- Premiere Grand Cru Classe B[14]
- Grand Cru Classe [64]
5
Q
Pomerol Soils
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-Sand, Clay ,Gravel over subsoil of iron pan and rich clay
6
Q
Pomerol Grapes
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-Merlot and Cabernet Franc(a.k.a Bouchet) based blends [typically 80/20]
7
Q
Bouchet
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name for Cabernet Franc in Pomerol
8
Q
Pomerol AOP
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-Pomerol AOP = reds only
9
Q
Pomerol Classification
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None
10
Q
Cotes de Bordeaux AOP
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-merlot based, easy drinking, excellent value. includes: -Blaye -Cadillac -Castillon -Francs
