13 Bordeaux

Question 1

What’s the climate like in Bordeaux?

Answer 1

moderate maritime

Question 2

How is the ocean current called that affects Bordeaux climate?

Answer 2

Gulf stream

Question 3

What effect the Gulf stream have on Bordeaux climate?

Answer 3

Warming

Question 4

What protects Bordeaux from the Atlantic storms?

Answer 4

Landes forest and the coastal sand dunes that lie to the west of the region

Question 5

What is the common problem in Bordeaux related to the weather?

Answer 5

rainfall throughout the year that can disrupt flowering, fruit set, cause rot and dilute the flavours at harvest

Question 6

Which red grape varieties are used in Bordeaux?

Answer 6

Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Question 7

Which white grape varieties are used in Bordeaux?

Answer 7

Semillion, Sauvignon blanc, Muscadelle

Question 8

Which appellation falls out of Bordeaux classification system?

Answer 8

Saint-Emilion

Question 9

Wine quality level is defined according to … rather than appellation

Answer 9

the Chateaux

Question 10

What happened on the Paris universal exhibition in 1855?

Answer 10

List of Chateaux was created that produced the best wines.

Question 11

Chateaux that are in the classification list created in 1855 are referred as?

Answer 11

Cru classe Chateaux

Question 12

Ho many ranks of Chateaux exist in Medoc and Graves?

Answer 12

5

Question 13

Which Chateaux in Medoc occupy the top rank?

Answer 13

Chateaux Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux and Mouton Rothschild

Question 14

Which Chateaux in Graves occupy the top rank?

Answer 14

Chateau Haut-Brion

Question 15

How many ranks are in Sauternes and which Chateau occupies the top rank?

Answer 15

3 ranks, Chateau d’Yquem

Question 16

What is Cru Bourgeois in the classification of Bordeaux?

Answer 16

was introduced after 1855 classification and applies only to the best wines(specific vintage) from other chateaux that is not in the list

Question 17

How the classification works in Pessac-Leognan?

Answer 17

all the chateaux call themselves Cru classe and there are no ranks

Question 18

How are the wines classified in Saint-Emilion?

Answer 18

integrated into the appellation system
Saint-Emilion Gran Cru (the best)
Saint-Emilion Gran Cru Classe
Saint-Emilion Premier Gran Cru Classe A
Saint-Emilion Premier Gran Cru Classe B

Question 19

on which types of soils can be found the vineyards in Saint-Emilion?

Answer 19

Gravel and Limestone soils
Clay limestone soils
Sandy soils

Question 20

What are the names of lesser known red wine appellation that agreed to share name Cotes de Bordeaux on the right bank?

Answer 20

Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux
Castillion Cotes de Bordeaux
Francs Cotes de Bordeaux

Question 21

which appellations in Bordeaux are permitted to produce white wines?

Answer 21

Entre-Doux-Mers, Graves, Pessac-Leognan

Question 22

Which appellations in Bordeaux produces white unoaked style wines?

Answer 22

Entre-Doux-Mers and Grave from Sauvignon blanc mainly

Question 23

Which grape variety is mainly used in dessert wines in Bordeaux? and why?

Answer 23

Semillion, thin skins allows to get botritized easily

Question 24

What role plays Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle when used in the dessert wine?

Answer 24

Sauvignon blanc gives acidity fruity aromas

Muscadelle gives exotic perfume

Question 25

Why is the left bank dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux?

Answer 25

The gravely soil that produces additional heat allows this grape to fully ripen

Question 26

Why Merlot is dominated on the right bank in Bordeaux?

Answer 26

Cabernet Sauvignon doesn’t ripe in the cool clay soils but Merlot does.

Question 27

Which sub-regions comprises Medoc in Bordeaux?

Answer 27

Bas-medoc(western part) Haut-medoc

Question 28

Which higher rated smaller appellations can we find in Haut-Medoc?

Answer 28

Saint-Estephe, Paullac, Saint-Julien, Margeaux