Bordeaux Flashcards
(116 cards)
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Ugni Blanc and Colombard are primarily used in which appellation?
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Côtes de Blaye
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Wha is the minimum ABV required for St-Emillon Grand Cru AOP?
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11.5%
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Name the four satellite appellations of Saint-Émillion
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Lussac, St-George’s, Montagne and Puisseguin
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Name the 1st Growths.
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Lafitte Rothschild, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Margaux and Haut-Brion
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Name the 2nd Growths of Pauillac.
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Pichon Longueville Baron; and Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
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Name the 2nd Growths of Saint-Estèphe
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Cos d’Estournel; and Montrose.
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Name the 2nd Growths of Saint Julien
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Léoville-Las Cases, Léoville-Poyferré, Léoville-Barton, Gruaud-Lacrose; and Ducru-Beaucaillou.
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Name the 2nd Growths of Margaux
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Ruazan-Ségla, Ruazan-Gassies, Durfort-Vivens; and Lascombes.
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Name the 2nd Growths of Margaux-Cantenac
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Brand-Cantenac
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What is the second label of Château Latour?
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Les Forts de Latour
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What is the second label of Château Mouton-Rothschild?
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Petit Mouton
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What is the second label of Château Margaux?
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Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
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What is the second red label of Château Haut-Brion?
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Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
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What is the second label of Château Cos d’Estournel?
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Les Pagodes de Cos
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What is the second label of Château Montrose?
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Le Dame du Montrose
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What is the second label of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou?
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La Croix du Beaucaillou
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What is the second label of Château Gruaud-Larose?
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Sarget de Gruaud-Larose
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What is the second label of Château Léoville Las Cases?
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Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases
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What is the second label of Château Léoville Poyferré?
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Pavillon de Poyferré
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What is the second label of Château Palmer?
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Alter Ego
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What is the second label of Château Brane-Cantenac?
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Baron de Brane
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What is the second label of Château Durfort-Vivens?
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Vivens Rouge
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What is the second label of Château Lascombes?
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Chevalier de Lascombes
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What is the second label of Château Rauzan-Gassies?
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Gassies
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What is the second label of Château Rauzan-Ségla?
Ségla
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Name the 3rd growths of the Haut-Medoc
Chateau La Lagune
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Name the 3rd growths of Saint-Estephe
Chateau Calon-Segur
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Name the 3rd growths of Saint-Julian
Chateau Lagrange and Chateau Langoa-Barton
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Name the 3rd growths of Margaux
Chateau Desmirail, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Marquis d’Alesme Becker and Chateau Malescot St Exupery
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Name the 3rd growths of Margaux-Cantenac
Chateau Kirwan, Chateau d’Issan, Chateau Cantenac-Brown, Chateau Boyd-Cantenac and Chateau Palmer.
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Name the 3rd growths of Margaux-Labarde
Chateau Giscours
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Name the 4th growths of the Haut-Medoc
Chateau La Tour Carnet
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Name the 4th growths of Saint-Estephe
Chateau Lafon-Rochet
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Name the 4th growths of Saint-Julien
Chateau Saint-Pierre, Chateau Talbot, Branaire-Ducru and Chateau Beychevelle
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Name the 4th growths of Margaux
Chateau Marquis de Terme
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Name the 4th growths of Margaux-Cantenac
Chateau Prieure-Lichine
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Name the 5th growths of the Haut-Medoc
Haut-Medoc Saint Laurent - Chateau Belgrave; and - Chateau de Camensac. Haut-Medoc Macau - Chateau Cantemerle
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Name the 5th growths of Saint-Estephe
Chateau Cos Labory
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Name the 5th growths of Pauillac
Chateau Pontet-Canet; Chateau Batailley; Chateau Haut-Batailley; Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste; Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse; Chateau Lynch-Bages; Chateau Lynch-Moussas; Chateau d’Armailhac; Chateau Pedesclaux; Chateau Clerc-Milon; and Chateau Croizet Bages.
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Name the 5th growths of Margaux-Labarde
Chateau Duzac
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Name the 5th growths of Margaux-Arsac
Chateau de Tetre
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What chateau produces the following wine? What is the chateau's classification and which appellation is the wine made in?
Chateu Talbot. 4th growth. Saint Julien
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from? What is the assemblage for this cuvee? What is the winemaking behind this cuvee?
Chateau Ausone. Saint-Emillion. Premier Grand Cru Classe A. Saint Emillion AOP. Generally 50-50 Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cold soak prior to fermenting in large oak vats. Transferred to 100% new oak for two years of elevage.
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from? What is the assemblage for this cuvee? What is the winemaking for this cuvee?
Chateau Angelus. Saint Emillion Premier Grand Cru Classe A. Saint Emillion AOC.
Merlot dominant but does change per vintage. In 2015 62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc.
Fermented in a mix of stainless steel, concrete and oak vats. The wine is then racked to 100% new oak and rests on the lees several months after malo is complete. It is racked again off the lees where it ages for 18 to 24 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from? What is the assemblage for this cuvee? What is the winemaking for this cuvee?
Chateau Coutet. Sauternes Premier Cru Classe. Barsac AOC (labelled Sauternes-Barsac).
75% Semilln, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Whole bunch pressed with a vertical press into barrels of which 50% is new.
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from? What is the assemblage for this cuvee? What is the winemaking for this cuvee?
Chateau Rieussec. Sauternes Premier Cru Classe. Sauternes AOC.
Semillon dominant, can be as high as 90%. Sauvignon Blanc and a sprinkling of Muscadelle make the difference though not all vintages utilise all three varieties.
Aged in 55% new oak for 18 to 26 months
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State the following for red wine under Bordeaux AOC:
## Footnote
- Allowed varieties;
- minimum potential alcohol; and
- minimum ageing requirements.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec), Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère
- 10.5%
- Must be aged until December 31st of the year of harvest
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State the following for rose wine not labeled Clairet under Bordeaux AOC:
- Allowed varieties;
- minimum potential alcohol; and
- minimum ageing requirements.
- Principal Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec), Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère
- Accessory Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Gris (combined maximum 20%, maximum of 10% for both Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris)
- 10%; and
- No ageing requirements.
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State the following for white wine under Bordeaux AOC:
- Allowed varieties;
- minimum potential alcohol; and
- minimum ageing requirements.
-Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% combined Ugni Blanc, Merlot Blanc, and Colombard
- If sec: 10%, with residual sugar, 10.5% with 10% acquired alcohol; and
- no ageing requirements.
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State the following for red wine under Bordeaux Superieur AOC:
- Allowed varieties;
- minimum potential alcohol; and
- minimum ageing requirements.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec), Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carmenère
- 11%; and
- minimum 9 months of ageing.
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State the following for white wine under Bordeaux Superieur AOC:
- Allowed varieties;
- minimum potential alcohol;
- minimum residual sugar; and
- minimum ageing requirements.
-Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle
Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% combined Merlot Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and Colombard
- 12%, minimum 11% acquired;
- 17 g/l; and
- no ageing requirements.
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from?
Chateau Cheval Blanc. St-Emillion Premier Grand Cru Classe A. St-Emillion AOC
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When was the first vintage of 'Y' produced? Who produces this cuvee?
1959. Chateau d'Yquem.
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Name the best vintages for Sauternes since 2000.
2001, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016
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Who produces L'Extravagence?
Chateau Doisy-Daene.
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What is the most recent vintage Chateau d'Yquem did not release a Sauternes?
2012
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Name the chateau's classified as Sauternes Premier Cru.
Chateau La Tour Blanche, Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Chateau Clos Haut-Peyraguey, Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Climens, Chateau Guiraud, Chateau Rieussec, Chateau Rabaud-Promis and Chateau Sigalas-Rabaud.
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Who purchased the 'Clos de Lunes' vineyard in Sauternes? What style of wine does this vineyard produce?
Domaine de Chevalier. Dry white wines made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Name the communes of Sauternes
Sauternes, Fargues, Bommes, Preignac and Barsac
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Describe the style of wine made under Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux AOC.
Since 2008 the wines are medium sweet to sweet whites made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle.
Prior to 2008, dry red wines made from traditional red Bordeaux grapes were also labelled Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux if they came from the Cadillac region.
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What style of wine may be made under Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux AOP?
Dry red wines made from traditional Bordeaux varieties (max. 15% Petit Verdot and Carmenere). If Cot is used, it must be blended with either Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Merlot.
Minimum potential alcohol is 11.5%
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What style of wine may be made under Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux?
Dry red wines made from traditional Bordeaux varieties (max. 15% Petit Verdot and Carmenere). If Cot is used, it must be blended with either Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Merlot.
Minimum potential alcohol is 11.5%
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What style of wine is made under Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux?
Dry red wines made from traditional Bordeaux varieties (max. 15% Petit Verdot and Carmenere). If Cot is used, it must be blended with either Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Merlot.
Minimum potential alcohol is 11.5%
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What style(s) of wine may be made under Francs Cotes de Bordeaux?
Dry red wines made from traditional Bordeaux varieties (max. 15% Petit Verdot and Carmenere). If Cot is used, it must be blended with either Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Merlot.
Dry Whites made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvginon Gris and Muscadelle. Ugni Blanc and Colombard as accessory varieites.
Sweet whites made from berries affected by Botrytis.
Minimum potential alcohol:
10. 5% for whites;
11. 5% for reds; and
14. 5% (12% acquired) for sweet whites.
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What style(s) may be made under Sainte-Foy Cotes de Bordeaux AOP?
Dry red wines made from traditional Bordeaux varieties (max. 15% Petit Verdot and Carmenere). If Cot is used, it must be blended with either Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Merlot.
Dry Whites made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvginon Gris and Muscadelle. Ugni Blanc and Colombard as accessory varieites.
Sweet whites made from berries affected by Botrytis.
Minimum potential alcohol:
10. 5% for whites;
11. 5% for reds; and
15% (12% acquired) for sweet whites.
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Name a producer from Lalande-de-Pomerol AOP
La Fleur de Bouard. Owned by Chateau Angelus in St-Emilion.
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Which chateaus were classified for their red wines in Classification of Graves in 1959?
Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Carbonnieux, Domaine de Chevalier, Chateau de Fieuzal, Chateau Haut-Baily, Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau Latour-Martillac, Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, Chateau Oliver, Chateau Pape-Clement, Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafite; and Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion
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Which chateaus were classified for their white wines in Classification of Graves in 1959?
Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Carbonnieux, Domaine de Chevalier, Chateau Couhins (Villenave d'Ornon), Chateau Couhins-Lurton (Villenave d'Ornon), Chateau Latour-Martillac, Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, Chateau Laville-Haut-Brion (Talence); and Chatrau Olivier.
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Name the 7 communes within Pessac-Leognan
Merignac, Pessac, Gradignan, Villenave, Leognan, Cadaujac and Martillac
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Where is Vieux Chateau Certan based? What is the assemblage of their grand vin? Do they make a second wine?
Pomerol. 70 % Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Yes, La Gravette de Certan. Inaugural vintage in 1986 and made from young vines and declassified plots.
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Which river separates Fronsac from Lalande-de-Pomerol?
Isle River
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What are the maximum yields per hl/ha for Sauternes AOP?
25 hl/ha.
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What are the best Bordeaux vintages of the 1920s? Describe each of them.
1921: Extremely hot, particularly during harvest (most villages harvested mid-way through September). This led to very opulent styles similar to the wines of 2009. The wines across Bordeaux were uniformally excellent, 1921 Chateau d'Yquem is arguably the estate's best ever.
1928: Heat and drought throughout the vintage led to austere and high tannin wines. Merlot based wines of the Right Bank faired better.
1929: Similar to 1921, a hot and dry vintage led to a very opulent style. Wines were not as tannic as 1928 and as such viewed as the superior vintage.
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Which chateau in Bordeaux pioneered Estate bottling? When did this practice begin for this chateau?
Mouton-Rothschild. 1924.
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What is the soil profile of Chateau Petrus' vineyard?
Blue clay over well draining gravel
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What is the assemblage of Petrus' grand vin? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
More often 100% Merlot, though there is a sprinkling of Cabernet Franc (3%) in the Petrus vineyard.
Grapes are destemmed and optically sorted. a short pre-fermentation maceration occurs as well as a longer post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs in seperate vats. After malo, the wine is transferred to barrels, 50% of which is new, for ageing up to 20 months.
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Who produces the following wine? What appellation is the wine made in? Is the wine classified?
Vieux Chateau Certan. Pomerol AOP. No it does not.
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from? What is the assemblage for this cuvee? What is the winemaking for this cuvee?
Chateau Figeac. Yes, St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP.
Assemblage changes with each vintage. In 2015 it was 43% Cabernet Sauvignon 29% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc.
Fermented in stainless steel and wooden vats. Racked to 100% new oak for up to 18 months of ageing.
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from? What is the assemblage for this cuvee? What is the winemaking for this cuvee?
Chateau Lafleur. Pomerol AOP. No it does not.
50-50 Cabernet Franc to Merlot though small changes occur with each vintage.
Three week maceration and fermentation takes place in concrete tanks. The wine is then racked to barrel (25% to 33% is new). Elevage takes 15 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Does it belong to a classification? Which appellation does it come from? What is the assemblage for this cuvee? What is the winemaking for this cuvee?
Chateau La Conseillante. Pomerol AOP though a 1/3rd of the winery is in St-Emilion. No it does not.
80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
3-5 day cold maceration prior to fermentation. Wine is fermented in concrete vats and then racked to barrel (55% to 80% new) for elevage of 18 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Canon. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
70% Merlot 30% Cabernet Franc
Powerful and ripe expression of St-Emilion. Fruit from the estate only goes into the grand vin. Fermetation takes place in stainless steel. Malo occurs in tank but also in barrel some times. Elevage goes for 18 months in 50% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Pavie. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A.
60% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, slight changes occur each vintage.
Opulent style for St-Emilion. This is acheived with late picking and very low yields. Once picked the berries undergo a week long cold maceration. Fermentation occurs in oak vats. *Saignee* is employed to amplify concentration. After fermentation, wine is racked to barrel (70% to 100% new) for elevage up to 32 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau La Glaffeliere. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. Yes, St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
Often 70% Merlot to 30% Cabernet Franc
Grapes are destemmed and optically sorted before entering stainless steel vats where fermentation occurs. Malo occurs in tank and barrel. Elevage is up to 16 months in 50% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Valandraud. St-Emilion Grand Cru. Yes, St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, concrete tanks and oak. Malo occurs in barrel. Wine is aged up to 32 months in 100% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Clinet. Pomerol AOP. No it does not.
90% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon % Cabernet Franc
Firm style for Pomerol, generally requires a few years of ageing before it comes accessible. Wine undergoes fermentation/maceration for over a month in stainless steel vats. Wine is aged for up to 22 months in 60% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Troplong-Mondot. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. Yes, St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
90% + Merlot 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and a sprinkling of Cabernet Franc.
Style has changed very recently since the estate was sold in 2017.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Trotanoy. Pomerol AOP. No it does not.
90% merlot 10% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation occurs in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Elevage occurs in 50% new oak for up to 16 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Pavie-Macquin. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. Yes, St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
80% Merlot `18% Cabernet Franc 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes are optically sort then fermented in both oak and concrete vats. There is a month long post ferment maceration. Elevage lasts upto 20 months in 80% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau L'Evangile. Pomerol AOP. No it does not,
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
Fermentation occurs in temperature controlled cement vats. Elevage last 18 months in 70% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Latour a Pomerol. Pomerol AOP. No it does not,
90% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc.
Fermentation occurs in a mix of stainless steel and concret vats. Elevage last 16 months in 40% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Clos Fourtet. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
85% Merlot 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc
Fermented in stainless steel vats. Elevage lasts 18 months 70% to 80% new oak
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
La Mondotte. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. Yes, St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
75% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc
Destemmed but whole berry ferment. Frequent punch downs during a month ferment/maceration period. Elevage last 18 months in 100% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau L'Eglise Clinet. Pomerol AOP. No it does not.
90% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc
Grapes are sorted in the vineyard. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats. Elevage lasts 18 months in 80% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Beusejour. St-Emilion Grand Cru AOP. Yes, St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B.
85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc. The estate does contain small plots of Cabernet Sauvignon but rarely used in the grand vin.
Fruit is optically sorted and destemmed. A whole berry ferment takes place in open vats. Malo occurs in barrel with elevage lasting 18 months in 75% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Certan de May. Pomerol AOP. No it does not.
80% Merlot 16% Cabernet Franc 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ferment occurs in temperature controlled stainless steel. Elevage lasts 16 to 20 months in 80% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau d'Yquem. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Premer Grand Cru Classe Superieur.
75% Semillon 25% Sauvignon Blanc
Converting to full biodynamic viticulture in 2020. Over 10 tries through the vineyard. Once picked the grapes are pnuematically pressed into barrel where fermentation occurs. After 5 to 6 months an initial blend is created and then returned to barrel for another 20 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Pape Clement. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (red only).
Red: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 47% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot
White: 48% Semillon 44% Sauvignon Blanc 6% Sauvignon Gris 2% Muscadelle
Red: Cold soak after fruit is destemmed. Whole berry fermentation with the best plots fermented in wood vats. Elevage lasts 18 months in 80% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Domaine de Chevalier. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (red and white).
Red: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot.
White: 75% Sauvignon Blanc 25% Semillon
Red: once destemmed reds undergo 4-6 day cold soak and then into fermentation + post-fermentation maceration. Elevage lasts for up to 24 months in 40% to 60% new oak.
White: Pneumatically pressed then into barrel without any skin contact. No malo occurs but batonnage occurs regularly. After 12 months on lees, the wine is racked off then aged for an aditional 6 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateu Haut Smith Lafitte. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (Red).
Red: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc 2% Petit Verdot
White: 90% Sauvignon Blanc 5% Sauvignon Gris 5% Semillon
Red: Cold-soak prior to fermentation then elevage up to 18 months in 65% new oak.
White: Pneumatically pressed into barrel without any skin contact or malo. Elevage lasts 12 months in 50% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Suduiraut. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classe.
90% Semillon 10% Sauvignon Blanc
Rich but balanced style. Grapes are harvested are pressed straight into barrel. Elevage lasts up to 18 months in 50% new oak.
101
Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Carbonnieux. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (Red and White).
Red: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot
White: 80% Sauvignon Blanc 20% Semillon.
Red: Destemmed and then undergoes 28 day fermentation/maceration with frequent gentle pump-overs. Elevage lasts up to 18 months in 35% new oak.
White: Destemmed and pneumatically pressed under CO2. Solids are kept for a short pre-ferment maceration before settling out. Ferment occurs in barrel. Elevage lasts 10 months with 35% new oak. Most of the new oak is used for the Semillon.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (red).
Red: For 2015: 58% Merlot 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Cabernet Franc
White: 67% Semillon 33% Sauvignon Blanc.
Red: Fermented in stainless steel. Malo occurs before barrel. Elevage lasts 18 to 22 months in 100% new oak.
White: Pnuematically pressed straight to barrel. Malo is avoided, elevage lasts 13 to 16 months in 50% new oak.
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What stye(s) of wine does Chateau Haut-Bailly make? Which appellation is the Chateau in? Do they belong to a classification/
Dry red wines from Bordeaux varieties and one rose cuvee.
Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, the Graves Cru Classe for their grand vin.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Guiraud. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classe.
65% Semillon 35% Sauvignon Blanc.
Juice is pressed into barrel. Elevage lasts 18 to 24 months in 90% new oak,
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau de Fieuzal. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (red),
Red: 2015: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc 5% Petit Verdot
White: 2015: 55% Sauvignon Blanc 45% Semillon
Red: Merlot and Cabernet Franc are fermented in vertical oak vats, the Cabernet Sauvigon and Petit Verdot in stainless steel. Elevage lasts up to 24 months in 35 to 50% new oak.
White: After pressing, juice is run straight into barrel without any skin contact. Malo is avoided, elevage lasts 18 months im 50% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau LaTour-Martillac. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (Red and White).
Red: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot 6% Petit Verdot
White: 60% Sauvignon Blanc 40% Semillon
Red: Fermented in stainless steel. Elevage lasts 16 months in 40% new oak.
White: Whole-bunch pressed into barrels. Frequent battonage occurs. Elevage lasts 11 months with 35% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (Red and White).
Red: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 7% Petit Verdot 5% Cabernet Franc
White: 80% Sauvignon Blanc 20% Semillon
Red: Majority of the grand vin is fermented in stainless steel, though 10 wooden vats are used for the best plots. Elevage lasts 18 months in 80% new oak.
White: Fermented in barrel with battonage and minimal skin contact. Malo is avoided. Elevage lasts 12 months in 65% new oak,
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Doisy-Daene. Sauternes-Barsac AOP. Yes, Sauternes Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe.
Often over 90% Semillon with Sauvignon Blanc filling the blend. In 2015 this cuvee was 100% Semillon.
Aged for 10 months in 33% new oak and is frequently racked. After 10 months the wine is racked to stainless steel where it ages for an additional 9 months.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Sauternes Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe.
80% Semillon 15% Sauvignon Blanc 5% Muscadelle
Vinification begins in stainless steel, once fermentation is completed the wine is racked to barrel where it ages for 18 months in 40% to 60% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Premier Cru Classe Sauternes.
Assemblage differs widely each vintage. In 2015 the assemblage was 65% Semillon 35% Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine is aged 18 to 20 months in 40% to 70% new oak. The percentage of new oak differs vintage to vintage.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Sigalas-Rabaud. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Premier Cru Classe Sauternes.
Minimum 90% Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc fills the blend.
Aged for 18 months in barrel, 33% new oak.
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau La Tour Blanche. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Premier Cru Classe Sauternes.
83% Semillon 12% Sauvignon Blanc 5% Muscadelle
Semillon is vinified in 100% new oak. The Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle components are vinified and aged in stainless steel. Elevage for all components lasts
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee?
Chateau Rabaud-Promis. Sauternes AOP. Yes, Premier Cru Classe Sauternes.
80% Semillon 12% Sauvignon Blanc 8% Muscadelle
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau La Louviere. Pessac-Leognan AOP. No it does not.
Red: Assemblage differs each vintage. Generally close to 50-50 Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot but can get as high as 60% Merlot.
White: in 205 was 100% Sauvignon Blanc though there is some Semillon in the vineyard.
Red: Elevage lasts 12 months in 50% new oak.
White: Whole-bunch pressed into stainless steel. No skins or solids maceration. Halfway through fermentation the wine is transferred into barrel where battonage occurs. Malo is avoided. Elevage lasts 10 months in 30% new oak
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Who makes the following wine? Which appellation does it belong to? Does this wine fall within a classification? What is the assemblage of this cuvee? Describe the winemaking for this cuvee.
Chateau Couhins-Lurton. Pessac-Leognan AOP. Yes, Graves Cru Classe (White).
Red: 60% Merlot 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
White: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Red: Elevage lasts 12 months in 40% new oak.
White: Pressed directly into barrel with no skin contact. Frequent battonage occurs during elevage, which lasts 10 months in 30% new oak
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Who is Michel Rolland?
A leading oenologist within Bordeaux. While he makes his own wines, he consults with many of the top chateaus, particularly on the right bank. Chateaus he consults with include Chateau Angelus and Chateau Ausone.
