Wine 5 Flashcards
What is the classification of Grand Puy Ducasse?
5th Growth
Grand Puy Ducasse is classified as a 5th Growth wine from Pauillac.
Which grape varieties are planted at Grand Puy Ducasse?
62% Cabernet, 38% Merlot
The vineyard has an average vine age of 25 years.
Who has elevated Lynch-Bages’ reputation?
Jean-Michel Cazes
Lynch-Bages is officially classified as a 5th Growth but is well-regarded beyond that classification.
What is the composition of the wine produced by Lynch-Bages?
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Lynch-Bages also produces a sought-after white wine, Blanc de Lynch Bages.
Which families own and operate Clerc Milon?
Castéja Family
Their holdings include Batailley (Pauillac), Beau-Site (St Estèphe), and Trotte Vieille (St Emilion).
What is the grape composition of Clerc Milon?
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
The estate was acquired in 1933 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild.
What is the vineyard composition of a wine adjacent to Mouton?
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
The vineyard is owned by Clair Villars Lurton.
When did Clair Villars Lurton take over the estate?
2000
The wines improved significantly in quality after she took over.
What was the condition of the estate before 1970?
Very run-down
Numerous sales and successions had led to its decline.
Who purchased the run-down estate in 1970?
Baron Philippe de Rothschild
He recognized the estate’s potential.
What is the grape composition of the wine produced by the estate acquired in 1970?
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenere
This estate is also located in Pauillac.
