Bordeaux Flashcards

1
Q

Name Côtes de Bordeaux? (5)

A

Cadillac, Castillon, Blaye, Francs, Premiere Côtes de Bordeaux

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2
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Biggest Médoc AOC?

A

Margaux 1410ha

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3
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Smallest Médoc AOC?

A

Moulis 600ha

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4
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Climate of Bordeaux

A

Maritime Climate, Warm Summers, Cool Winters

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5
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Acreage of Bordeaux?

A

117.500ha (2011)

Bonus: 5-6 Million Hecto Litres per Year

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6
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Name Satellites of St.Emilion

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Montagne, Lussac, Saint-Georges, Puisseguin

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7
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Name two major rivers in Bordeaux.

A

Dordogne (North)

Garonne (South)

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8
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Which current effects Bordeaux

A

Atlantic Gulf Stream Current

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9
Q

What is the most planted variety in Bordeaux?

A

Merlot (And in France)

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10
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Name permitted red varieties of Bordeaux AOC

A
Cabernet Savignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Carmenere
Malbec
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11
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Name permitted white varieties of Bordeaux AOC

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Sauvignon Gris
Muscadelle

(VERY LOW)
Ugni Blanc
Colonbard
Merlot Blanc

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12
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What is “jalles” (jaye)?

A

Canals to drain out the marshland around Bordeaux (Bataklıkları kurutmak için açılan kanallara verilen ad)

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