Bordeaux Flashcards
In which Bordeaux sub region are the white wines eligible for cru classe status?
Pessac-Leognan
What grape variety are the white wines of Graves typically made from?
Sauvignon Blanc
In Bordeaux, Semillon is blended with Sauvignon Blanc to give the wines:
Body
Which Bordeaux appellation can ONLY produce white wines under its name?
Entre-Deux-Mers
Describe quality wines from Saint-Emilion AOC and Pomerol AOC are:
full-bodied with pronounced aromas of red fruit and flavours from oak maturation
Which top ranked 1855 cru classe is found in the Graves?
Chateau Haut-Brion
Why is vintage variation an important consideration in Bordeaux?
Rainfall throughout the growing season can interfere with the quality and yield of the grapes
In Bordeaux, what does Petit Verdot add to a blend?
Tannin with spicy notes
If Cru Bourgeois is written on a bottle of Bordeaux what does it mean?
A good quality wine from the Medoc that has not been classified
What does Cabernet Sauvignon bring to the Bordeaux blend?
High tannins and herbaceous and blackcurrant character
What characteristics must the best vineyard sites to grow Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux have?
Well draining stony soils with warm nights
Which soils does Merlot prefer
Clay and Limestone
Which soils does Cabernet Franc prefer
warm gravel soils
Name the Saint-Emilion classification system from lowest to highest quality
Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe,
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A
What does unripe Cabernet Franc add to a wine?
Herbaceous and stalky notes
