Bordeaux

Question 1

Which phenomenon regulates and tempers the climatic conditions of Bordeaux?

Answer 1

The Gulf Stream

Question 2

What is the name of the man made forest to the west of Bordeaux?

Answer 2

Les landes

Question 3

When was the Hundred Years’ War and who won?

Answer 3

1337-1453
The French won, reclaiming Bordeaux and expelling the English

Question 4

How did the Dutch influence Bordeaux?

Answer 4

They wanted sweet white wine, and white wine to distill into Brandy

In the 17th century, Dutch engineers drained the Médoc Peninsula allowing for vineyards to grow

Question 5

When was the severe winter that damaged vineyards across Southwest France - especially Bordeaux?

Answer 5

1956

Question 6

What grape was particularly affected by the winter of 1956?

Answer 6

Côt, which was then replaced by Merlot (which was more cold-hardy)

Question 7

What grape is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?

Answer 7

Merlot

Question 8

Which white grape is the primary variety for sweet wines from Bordeaux?

Answer 8

Sémillon

Question 9

What is the French term for punch downs?

Answer 9

Pigeage

Question 10

What is the French term for pump over?

Answer 10

Remontage

Question 11

What is the French term for rack and return?

Answer 11

Délestage

Question 12

Where were the first vineyards of Bordeaux planted?

Answer 12

Graves

Question 13

Which Libournais AOC does not allow Carmenère?

Answer 13

Pomerol

Question 14

What style of wine is produced in Libournais?

Answer 14

Red wine only

Question 15

What style of wine is produced in the Médoc?

Answer 15

Red wine only

Question 16

What are the 2 most important grape varieties in the Côtes?

Answer 16

Merlot
Cabernet Franc

Question 17

What Médoc AOC is most famous and has 3 of the 5 Premier Cru Classé Château?

Answer 17

Pauillac

Question 18

How many classified growths does Pauillac have?

Answer 18

17 (including 3 Premier Cru Classés)

Question 19

Name the 8 AOCs of the Médoc north to south

Answer 19

Médoc
Saint-Estéphe
Pauillac
Saint-Julien
Listrac
Moulis
Margeaux
Haut-Médoc

Question 20

What style of wine and with what grapes would you find in Graves Supérier AOC?

Answer 20

Red, dry and semi-sweet white

Cab Sauv, Merlot

Sauv Blanc, Sauv Gris
Sémillon, Muscadelle

Question 21

What is the river that flows through Sauternes and Barsac?

Answer 21

Ciron river

Question 22

Between which rivers sits Entre-deux-Mers?

Answer 22

Dordogne
Garonne

Question 23

What style of wine is produced in Entre-deux-Mers AOC?

Answer 23

Dry white only

Question 24

Cadillac, Loupiac, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont are directly across what river from Sauternes?

Answer 24

Garonne

Question 25

What style of wine is made in Graves de Vayres?

Answer 25

red, dry and semi-sweet white

Question 26

What style of wine is made in Entre-deux-Mers AOC?

Answer 26

Dry white only

Question 27

How many AOCs are in Libournais and what style of wine do they produce?

Answer 27

10 AOCs Red wine only

Question 28

In order to achieve Grand Cru status, what must Saint-Émilion wines do?

Answer 28

Have lower yields Higher minimum alcohol Bottled at the Château Undergo 2 tastings Age for at least one year

Question 29

What grapes are allowed in Pomerol wines?

Answer 29

Cab Sauv Cab Franc Merlot Côt Petit Verdot (Carmenére is not permitted)

Question 30

What two Libournais AOCs lie to the west of the Isle River?

Answer 30

Fronsac Canon Fronsac

Question 31

What is the dominant blend in Libournais wines?

Answer 31

Merlot Cabernet Franc

Question 32

What style of wine is produced in the Côtes de Bordeaux AOC?

Answer 32

Red wine only, though some of the DCGs also produce dry and sweet white wines

Question 33

What style of wine is produced in Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux?

Answer 33

Dry white and red wine

Question 34

What style is wine is produced in Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux?

Answer 34

Red wine only Merlot dominant but significant Cab Sauv as well

Question 35

What style of wine is produced in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux?

Answer 35

Red wine only 70-80% Merlot due to the clay soils

Question 36

What style of wine is produced in Francs Côtes de Bordeaux?

Answer 36

Mostly Red (Merlot dominant with Cab Franc) Small amount of dry and sweet white

Question 37

What style of wine is produced in Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux?

Answer 37

Mainly red Small amount of dry, semi-sweet, and sweet whites

Question 38

What style of wine is produced in Bourg AOC?

Answer 38

Merlot dominant reds Sauvignon Blanc dominate whites

Question 39

What style of wine is produced in Blaye AOC?

Answer 39

Red only (Merlot dominant) Must be at least 50% Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot

Question 40

Where does 25% of white Bordeaux come from?

Answer 40

Entre-deux-Mers AOC

Question 41

What is the name of the one Premier Cru classé located in Pessac-Léognan?

Answer 41

Château Haut-Brion

Question 42

Which Bordeaux classification system includes white wines?

Answer 42

Graves Classification

Question 43

Which areas of Bordeaux have classifications?

Answer 43

Médoc Graves & Pessac-Léognan Sauternes and Barsac Saint-Émilion

Question 44

Which Châteaux was promoted to Premier Cru in 1973?

Answer 44

Châteaux Mouton-Rothschild

Question 45

What style of wine is produced in Bordeaux Supérieur AOC?

Answer 45

Dry red wine Moelleux white wine

Question 46

What style of wine is produced in Bordeaux Haut-Benauge?

Answer 46

Dry and semi-sweet white wine

Question 47

Which river separates Graves from Entre-deux-Mers?

Answer 47

Garonne

Question 48

Which river separates Entre-deux-Mers from the Libournais?

Answer 48

Dordogne