Generic Bordeaux Appellations

Question 1

White grapes permitted for bordeaux AOP

Answer 1

Blanc:

Blanc may be labeled “Sec”
Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% combined Ugni Blanc, Merlot Blanc, Colombard, Alvarinho, and Liliorila, with max. 10% combined Alvarinho and Lilorila

Question 2

difference between bordeaux and bordeaux superior age requirements (red wine)

Answer 2

Bordeaux Superior:
Elevage until mid June of the year following harvest

Bordeaux: Reds can be sold by middle of January

Question 3

Bordeaux Superieur AOP:

Answer 3

Blanc: liquoreux: 17g/l

Rouge sec: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec)

Question 4

What is Haut-Benauge (only subzone of Bordeaux AOP)

Answer 4

Subdesignation for Bordeaux AOP:

white wine: 5-60 g/l RS

Question 5

What are the three regional (Generic) appellations of Bordeaux

Answer 5

Bordeaux AOP
Bordeaux Superior AOP
Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

Question 6

Bordeaux Superieur label is limited to these styles:

Answer 6

Red and medium sweet white wines: (min. 17 g/l) from the same wide area as Bordeaux AOP

Question 7

Styles of wine permitted under Bordeaux AOP

Answer 7

Red, white (sec, off dry, and medium sweet) rosé, and clairet wines

Question 8

What year was Bordeaux AOP established

Answer 8

1936 (last updated 2021)

Question 9

Max yields for Bordeaux AOP

Answer 9

Blanc: 67 hl/ha
Rosé: 62 hl/ha
Rouge: 60 hl/ha
(Haut Benauge 55 hl/ha)

Question 10

Min potential alc for Bordeaux Superior AOC

Answer 10

Blanc: 12% (11% acquired)
Rouge: 11%