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1
Q

What are the to classic regions of France?

A
  • Bordeaux
  • Burgundy
  • The Rhone Valley
  • Champagne
  • The Loire Valley
  • Alsace
2
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France can be dividied into three climate zones. Explain each.

A
  • Western: temperate/maritime
  • Southern: warm-Mediterranean
  • Northern/Central: cool-continental
3
Q

Where does France rank in terms of world wine production?

A
  • # 1
  • 50% of all premium wine comes from France
4
Q

How are the top quality wines of France labeled?

A
  • By region (except Alsace)
5
Q

What does Cru mean?

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  • Vineyard or growth
  • “Grand Cru” (great growth)
  • “Premier Cru” (first growth)
6
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Sec

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Dry

7
Q

Doux

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Sweet

8
Q

Cote

A

Hill or slope

9
Q

Clos

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Walled vineyard (Burgundy)

10
Q

Chateau

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Wine estate (Bordeaux)

11
Q

Domaine

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Vineyard estate (Burgundy)

12
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Superieur

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  • higher quality than min. standards
    • higher alcohol content
    • lower yields