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Bordeaux Pt 10 - Libournais & Cotes Flashcards

1
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What is the name of the principal city on the right side of the Dordogane and its vineyards?

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Libourne.
The vineyards are known as the Libournais.

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What are the predominant grapes in Libournais wines?

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Most blends are Merlot and Cab. Franc with a little Cab. Sauvignon if soils allow.

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What character does the high concentration of Merlot in the blend give?

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The wines are silken in texture and less powerfully structured than their left bank counterparts.

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How many AOCs in the Libournais? What is their styles?

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There are 10 and they are all red only.

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What are the primary grapes of the Libournais?

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(P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot (Malbec);
(S) Petit Verdot, Carmenere

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Which grapes are authorised for all Libournais AOCs except one?

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All of the grapes may be used.

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Which AOC in Libournais restricts the grapes varieties?

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Pomerol allows five Primary grapes:
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cot. Carmenere is not allowed.

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Which four AOCs lie close to the Isle River?

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Fronsac, Canon Fronsac, Pomerol and Lalande de Pomerol.

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When was Fronsac and Canon Fronsac AOC awarded?

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Fronsac - 1937;
Canon Fronsac - 1939.

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Which two AOCs lie on the right bank of the Isle River?

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Fronsac and Canon Fronsac. The latter lies within Fronsac on the banks of the Dordogne.

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What is the character of the wines of Fronsac and Canon Fronsac?

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Red fruits and black pepper

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How and why do the wines of Pomerol and Lalande de Pomerol express themselves?

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Merlot and Cab.Franc express heady aromas and rich textures. This is due to the iron-rich soils found here.

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Describe the wines of Pomerol?

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Soft, velvety and generous.

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Describe the wines of Lalande de Pomerol?

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Tend to be less aromatic, less structured and more bright berry fruit.

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How many AOCs in St Emilion?

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There are six with two sharing the same zone of production. There are four satellites.

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Which two AOC in St Emilion share the same zone of production?

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St Emilion AOC ;
St Emilion Grand Cru AOC.

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When was St Emilion AOC awarded? St Emilion Grand Cru AOC?

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St Emilion AOC - 1936;
St Emilion Grand Cru AOC - 1954

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18
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What must a producer do to achieve St Emilion GC status?

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Lower yield; higher minimum ABV; Bottled at the Chateau; Two tastings - before and after mandatory 1-year ageing.

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What are the production % for St Emilion and St Emilion GC?

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St Emilion GC production is 3 times that of St Emilion AOC.

20
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What are the soils of St Emilion?

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Mostly limestone and clay. There are pockets of sand along the river.

21
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Where are the exceptions to the main soils of St Emilion?

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There are two “ islands” of Pomerol soil within St Emilion - Chateau Figeac and Chateau Cheval Blanc are located here.

22
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How does the variety of soils influence the character of the wines of St Emilion?

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Limestone - high acidity and polished tannins;
Sand - Fruit-forward;
iron-rich (Pomerol style) - velvet tannins and hints of walnut and prune.

23
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What are the St Emilion satellites and when were they awarded?

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Lussac-St-Emilion AOC;
Montagne-St-Emilion AOC;
Puisseguin St Emilion;
Saint-Georges-St-Emilion AOc.
All awarded 1936.

24
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When was Cotes de Bordeaux AOC awarded ? Styles? Grapes?

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Awarded in 2009 for red only.
Red: (P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot;
(S) Petit Verdot, Carmenere

25
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What are the location and soils of the Bordeaux Cotes?

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Mostly on the right bank and facing southwest. They slope to the rivers or estuary. Soils are principally clay and limestone.

26
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What are the prevailing blends of the Cotes de Bordeaux AOC?

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Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

27
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How many DGCs in Cotes de Bordeaux AOC?

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5

28
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Where can the grapes for Cotes de Bordeaux be sourced from?

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Any of its five DGCs.

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When was Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux DGC awarded?

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Awarded 2009 for dry white and red.
White (P) Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle.
Rose/Gris (P) Sauvignon Gris;
Red (P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Cot

30
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What is the main style produced in Cotes de Blaye Bordeaux DGC?

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60% white, 40% red. It produces 3% of all Bordeaux white wine. Reds are Merlot-based blends.

31
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When was Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux DGC awarded?

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Awarded 2009 for red.
Red (P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Cot

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What is the main style produced in Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux DGC?

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Red, Merlot dominant but with significant Cab. Sauvignon.

33
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What are the soils of Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux DGC?

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Clay and Limestone with pockets of gravel. Hence the use of Cabernet Sauvignon.

34
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Where is Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux DGC located?

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On the right side of the Garonne.

35
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When was Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux DGC awarded?

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Awarded 2009 for red.
Red (P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Cot

36
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Where is Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux DGC located? What are the soils?

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On the right bank of the Dordogne, just east of St Emilion. Its are mainly clay.

37
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What is the main grape in Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux DGC?

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Merlot is 70-80% of the blends.

38
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When was Francs Cotes de Bordeaux DGC awarded? Style? Grapes?

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Awarded 2009 for dry white, red, sweet white.
White (P) Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle.
Rose/Gris (P) Sauvignon Gris;
Red (P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Cot

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Where is Francs Cotes de Bordeaux DGC located? What are the soils?

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North of Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux. Mainly limestone.

40
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What grapes are in the blend of Francs Cotes de Bordeaux DGC?

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Merlot-dominant with significant Cab.Franc. The vast majority of production is red.

41
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When was Sainte-Foyes Cotes de Bordeaux DGC awarded? Style? Grapes?

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Awarded 2016 for dry white, red, semi-sweet and sweet white.
White (P) Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle.
Rose/Gris (P) Sauvignon Gris;
Red (P) Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Cot

42
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Where is Sainte-Foyes Cotes de Bordeaux DGC located?

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Unlike most it is locted on the left bank of the Garonne and faces east.

43
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What is production in Sainte-Foyes Cotes de Bordeaux DGC?

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Mostly red with some white in a wide range of sweetness levels.

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