Wine 8 Flashcards
What is the primary grape variety composition of Chevalier de Lascombes?
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Chevalier de Lascombes is a 2nd Growth wine located in Margaux.
Which wine is noted as a favorite of Thomas Jefferson?
Lascombes
Lascombes is renowned for its blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc.
What significant change happened to Chevalier de Lascombes in 2000?
Changed hands with new owners bringing in top consultants
Consultants included Alain Raynaud and Michel Rolland.
What is the grape composition of Palmer?
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot
Palmer is classified as a 3rd Growth but is often considered a ‘super Second’.
What is the significance of the Cantenac plateau for Baron de Brane?
It features gravel outcroppings as part of the château’s exceptional terroir
Baron de Brane is a 2nd Growth wine.
Which wine has seen marked improvements in quality since the late 90s?
D’Issan
D’Issan is a 3rd Growth wine with a composition of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.
Fill in the blank: Boyd Cantenac is located at the ______ end of the Cantenac plateau.
southern
Boyd Cantenac is a 3rd Growth wine owned by the Guillemet family since 1932.
What is the grape composition of Giscours?
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Giscours is a 3rd Growth wine that has improved since 2000.
True or False: Kirwan is classified as a 2nd Growth wine.
False
Kirwan is classified as a 3rd Growth wine.
What is the primary grape variety composition of Blason d’Issan?
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Blason d’Issan is a 3rd Growth wine that has improved in quality over the years.
Who owned the Palmer estate in 1814?
British Major General Palmer
Despite being a 3rd Growth, Palmer is often regarded as a ‘super Second’.
What is the grape composition of Charmes de Kirwan?
45% Cabernet, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
Charmes de Kirwan is a 3rd Growth wine situated on the Cantenac Plateau.