FRANCE / BORDEAUX - Right Bank Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the minimum alcohol content for St-Émilion AOP red wines?
11% alc.
When was the St-Émilion classification system first created?
1954
How often is the St-Émilion classification intended to be reviewed?
Every decade
What are the two types of soil in St-Émilion?
- Côtes: steep limestone slopes
- Graves: gravelly limestone plateau
What is the minimum alcohol content for St-Émilion Grand Cru AOP wines?
Confusingly, St-Émilion Grand Cru is an appellation rather than a classification
11.5% alc.
List the St-Émilion satellite appellations.
- Lussac
- Montagne
- Puisseguin
- St-Georges
- Parsac
(L-uscious M-onstrous P-ussy S-ent by God of P-aternity)
Name two estates classified as St-Émilion Premiers Grands Crus Classés A of 2022
- Château Pavie
- Château Figeac
Name some estates that was part of the St-Émilion Premiers Grands Crus Classés B in 2022
- Château Canon
- Château Troplong-Mondot
- La Mondotte !
- Château Valandraud !
! part of the garagiste movement tiny production chateaux yet incredibly ripe and hi-quality
Name some estates that was part of the St-Émilion Premiers Grands Crus Classés in 2022
- Château Saint-Georges (Cote Pavie)
- Lassegue
Which :A” estates were previously classified but withdrew in 2022?
- Château Angélus
- Château Ausone
- Château Cheval-Blanc
What is the typical grape composition for Pomerol wines?
70-80% Merlot blended with 20-25% Cab.F (Bouchet)
Does Pomerol AOP have any classifications?
No classifications
Name the top châteaux in Pomerol.
- Petrus
- Vieux-Château-Certan
- Château Le Pin
- Château Lafleur
- Château Trotanoy
What are the Pomerol satellites AOPs?
- Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Fronsac
- Canon-Fronsac
