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WSET 3 SH 2017 > Bordeaux > Flashcards

Bordeaux Flashcards

1
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How would you describe Bordeaux climate?

A

Moderate Maritime

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2
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Which Ocean Current warms Bordeaux?

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The Gulf Stream

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What are the three major and one minor Red grape varieties grown in Bordeaux?

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Minor - Petit Verdot

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4
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What are the two major and one minor White grape varieties grown in Bordeaux?

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Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc

Minor - Muscadelle

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5
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What is the name of the original classification of the best red and white wines of The Medoc and Sauternes?.
How are wines in this classification referred?

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1855 classification

Crus Classé

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6
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How many ranks in the historical Medoc and Sauternes classification system
Red wine?
White wine?

A

Red - 5

White 3

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7
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What term can be applied to wines outside the Crus Classé classification?
What condition is attached to wines having this term?

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Cru Bourgeois

Only awarded to wines in a specific vintage, wines from new vintages must be submitted each year to gain classification

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8
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Put the following wines in order of price and quality, lowest to highest
St Emilion, 
St Emilion Satellites, 
St Emilion Grand Cru Classé , 
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A, 
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B
A

St Emilion Satellites, St Emilion,
St Emilion Grand Cru Classé,
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B,
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A

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9
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What is the main difference between Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superior

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Superior has slightly stricter appelation rules and has a higher alcohol content than plain Bordeaux

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10
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What is ‘Clairet’?

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A deeper coloured Rose wine with fuller body made by longer maceration

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11
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From north to south name the four leading appelations (communes’ of Haut-Medoc)

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Saint-Estephe, Pauillac, Saint-Julian, Margeaux

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12
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Name the most highly rated area in Graves

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Pessac-Leognan

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What name is given to the most northerly part of Medoc?

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Bas-Medoc

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What aromas and flavours would you expect from wines of Haut-Medoc?

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A core of blackcurrant fruit with cedar notes from Oak. Grippy Tannins

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15
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What type of soil would you expect in Haut-Medoc and Pessac-Leognan?

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Gravelly

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16
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Name two benefits of Gravel soil

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Good drainage, so don’t hold water

Gravel soils tend to be warming

17
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Name the two leading appelations of the ‘right bank’.

A

St. Emilion and Pomerol

18
Q

Name the four regions that make up Côtes de Bordeaux

A

Blaye, Francs, Castillon, Cadillac

19
Q

Where are you likely to find the very best white wines in Bordeaux?

A

Pessac-Leognan

20
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Name the two best Sweet Wine appelations.

A

Sauternes and Barsac

21
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Name the two main and one minor grapes used in Sweet wine production

A

Semillon, Sauvignan Blanc

Minor - Muscadelle

22
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What is the process of ‘Passerillage’?

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French term for leaving grapes on the vine past normal harvest so that they dry up and concentrate their flavours

23
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The climate in Bordeaux is maritime. What does that mean?

A

Low continentality, low diurnal, rain all year long

24
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The soil of the ‘right bank’ are predominantly made up of what three components?

A

Clay, Limestone and Sand

25
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What is the main taste difference of Pomerol Vs Saint Emilion wine?

A

Pomerol tends to be richer with a spicier blackberry fruit character

26
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Generally speaking what is the main difference between the soils of the left bank and the right bank?

A

Left bank predominately gravelly

Right bank predominately clay / limestone although there are gravelly outcrops

27
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The Atlantic brings high levels of rainfall and humidity to Bordeaux, what 3 risks does this bring?

A

Rain can disrupt flowering and fruit set
Dampness can promote rot
Rain at harvest time can dilute flavours

28
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How is Rosé wine labelled in Bordeaux?

A

Bordeaux Rosé or Bordeaux Clairet

29
Q

What is the most northerly part of Medoc and how are these wines labelled?

A

Bas Medoc

Labelled Medoc

30
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How are the best Bordeaux reds aged?

A

In 225 ltr Barriques, usually a mix of new and old oak.

31
Q

In what, and for how long, are the best sweet wines fermented and matured?

A

In new oak barrels for up to 3 years

32
Q

Working clockwise name the the four regions that make up Côtes de Bordeaux

A

Blaye, Francs, Castillon and Cadillac

33
Q

List the 4 Human factors of wine

A

Grape Growing
Wine Making
Maturation
Market Forces

34
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Within the context of Bordeaux, what is unique about the classification system in St-Emilion?

A

It forms part of the appellation system

WSET 3 SH 2017 (31 decks)

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