Bordeaux Test

Question 1

The Médoc and Haut-Médoc both have the same red grape varieties.

Answer 1

True, namely: C. Sauvignon, Merlot., C. Franc.

Question 2

The Sauternes, Barsac and Cerons grow:

A. Red Grapes
B. White Grapes
C. Both

Answer 2

Answer B: namely: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Question 3

Pessac-Leognan is situated on:

A. Left Bank of the Gironde
B. Right Bank
C. Entre Deux Mers

Answer 3

Answer A

Question 4

There are 57 appellations in the Bordeaux, which are grouped in 4 categories:

A. Vin de pays d’Aquitaine, AOC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur, District Appellations, Municipal Appellations

B. Vin de pays d’Aquitaine, AOC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur, District Appellations, Regional Appellations

C. Vin de pays d’Entre Deux Mers, AOC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur, District Appellations, Municipal Appellations

Answer 4

Answer A: Vin de pays d’Aquitaine, AOC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur, District Appellations, Municipal Appellations

Question 5

A Bordeaux region wine often consists of several grape varieties. They will be mixed:

A. Before fermenting
B. After being fermented separately
C. After separate malolactic fermentation

Answer 5

Answer B: After being fermented separately

Question 6

Which grape variety is not a important type in the Bordeaux:

A. Muscadelle
B. Chardonnay
C. Sémillon

Answer 6

Answer B: Chardonnay

Question 7

At which latitude is the Bordeaux situated?

A. 42 degrees North
B. 45 degrees North
C. 47 degrees North

Answer 7

Answer B: 45 degrees North

Question 8

The left bank of the river de Gironde consists mainly of:

A. Clay/Humus with large pebbles
B. Siliceous rock
C. Clay and/or sand with large stones on top

Answer 8

Answer C: Clay and/or sand

Question 9

The Bordeaux (Superieur) appellation comes from the following wine area:

A. Left Bank
B. Right Bank
C. Entre Deux Mers
D. South-West

Answer 9

Answer C: Entre Deux Mers