Generic Bordeaux Appellations

Question 1

What are the Three Generic Appellations of Bordeaux?

Answer 1

1. Bordeaux AOP
2. Bordeaux Superior AOP
3. Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

Question 2

What is the Sole Subzone of Bordeaux AOP?

Answer 2

Haut-Benauge

Question 3

What Styles are produced in Bordeaux AOP

Answer 3

1. Bordeaux Blanc [May be labeled as Sec or 5-60 g/l]
2. Bordeaux Blanc Haut-Benauge
3. Bordeaux Rose
4. Bordeaux Rouge

Question 4

What are the Principal White Varietals of Bordeaux Blanc AOP?

Answer 4

Min 70% Combined:

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Semillon
3. Muscadelle
4. Sauvignon Gris

Question 5

What are the Accessory Varietals of Bordeaux Blanc AOP?

Answer 5

Min 30% Combined:

1. Colombard
2. Ugni Blanc
3. Merlot Blanc

Question 6

What are the Principal Varietals of Bordeaux Rose & Rouge AOP?

Answer 6

1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Merlot
3. Cabernet Franc
4. Cot [Malbec]
5. Petit Verdot
6. Carmenere

Question 7

What Three Varietals are NOT allowed in Bordeaux Haut-Benauge Blanc AOP?

Answer 7

1. Ugni Blanc
2. Colomabrd
3. Merlot Blanc

Question 8

What Styles are produced in Bordeaux Superieur AOP?

Answer 8

1. Bordeaux Blanc [With Residual Sugar [Min 17 g/l]

2. Bordeaux Rouge [Max 3 g/l]

Question 9

What are the Principal Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP?

Answer 9

Min 70% Combined:

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Semillon
3. Muscadelle
4. Sauvignon Gris

Question 10

What are the Secundary Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP?

Answer 10

Min 30% Combined:

1. Ugni Blanc
2. Colombard
3. Merlot Blanc

Question 11

What are the Varietals of Bordeaux Superieur Rouge?

Answer 11

1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Merlot
3. Cabernet Franc
4. Cot [Malbec]
5. Petit Verdot
6. Carmenere

Question 12

What is the Minimum Residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP

Answer 12

The residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc AOP IS 17 g/l

Question 13

What is the Maximum residual Sugar for Bordeaux Superieur Rouge AOP

Answer 13

3 g/l of Sugar.

Question 14

What are the two major styles of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

Answer 14

1. Vin Mousseux Blanc

2. Vin Mousseux Rose

Question 15

What are the principal varieties of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

Answer 15

The main varietals of Cremant de Bordeaux are:

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Semillon
3. Muscadelle
4. Sauvignon Gris
5. Cabernet Sauvignon
6. Cabernet Franc
7. Merlot
8. Petit Verdot
9. Cot [Malbec]
10. Carmenere

Question 16

What are the three accessory varietals of Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

Answer 16

The accessory varietals for Cremant de Bordeaux AOP are Maximum 30% combined:

1. Ugni Blanc
2. Colombard
3. Merlot Blanc

Question 17

Explain how long must Cremant de Bordeaux must be aged before release

Answer 17

Cremant de Bordeaux must be aged on the lees for a Minimum of 9 months and may NOT be released until the 12th month after the date of Tirage.

Question 18

What is the Minimum ATM Pressure for Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

Answer 18

The minimum ATM pressure is 3.5

Question 19

What is the Minimum ABV for base and finished wine wine in Cremant de Bordeaux AOP

Answer 19

The minimum ABV for Cremant de Bordeaux is 9% and min 11% after second fermentation.

Question 20

What is the Department for all the Left Bank of Bordeaux including the three regional AOP’S

Answer 20

The Department of the entire left bank of Bordeaux is the Gironde.

Question 21

What is the Min ABV of Bordeaux Blanc and Bordeaux Rose?

Answer 21

10%

Question 22

What is the Min ABV of Bordeaux Blanc w/ RS and Muelleux?

Answer 22

10.5%

Question 23

What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Blanc Haut Benauge

Answer 23

11.5% [11% Aquired]

Question 24

What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Superieur Blanc

Answer 24

12%

Question 25

What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Superieur Rouge

Answer 25

11%

Question 26

What is the Min ABV for Bordeaux Rouge

Answer 26

10.5%

Question 27

What is the Minimum aging requirements for Bodeaux Superieur Rouge?

Answer 27

Min 9 Months

Question 28

Are there any Dry Bordeaux Superieur Blanc Produced?

Answer 28

No.