Winemaking In BORDEAUX Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of vessels are used to ferment in Bordeaux?
A
Traditional Oak vats
Steel
Concrete
2
Q
What is grand vin?
A
Best wine
3
Q
How is top quality red Bordeaux aged?
A
In small 225 oak barriques
4
Q
What is mass market dry Bordeaux flavour profile?
A
Fresh and fruity
Fermented inert
Sometimes hints of oak
5
Q
What are the characteristics of premium white Bordeaux, like from Pessac Leognan?
A
Fermented and matured in new oak barrels
Rich flavours
Nutty notes overlaying fruit
6
Q
How are the sweet wines of Bordeaux made?
A
From fruit infected by noble rot (botrytis)
Can be matured in new oak for up to three years
7
Q
What are the appelations in cote de Bordeaux?
A
Blaye
Cadillac
Castillon
Francs
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