Geography/Grapes/Wine Styles

Question 1

Where is Bordeaux located?

Answer 1

Southwest France, along the Atlantic coast

Question 2

What is the climate in Bordeaux?

Answer 2

Maritime (Moderate) to continental (cool) moving from the coast inland

Question 3

List the important bodies of water in Bordeaux:

Answer 3

The Atlantic Ocean,
Gironde Estuary, Garonne River, Dordogne River

Question 4

Bordeaux is located on the ____ parallel.
The climate is moderated
by its waterways and its proximity to the _____ coast. The Gulf Stream
current brings warm waters up from the Caribbean, keeping the weather ______ yet ________

Answer 4

45th, Atlantic, mild yet humid.

Question 5

The streams, rivers, and adjacent sea (warmed by the Gulf Stream) make Bordeaux’s climate fairly _________

Answer 5

humid

Question 6

True OR False: The streams, rivers, and sea act to temper the climate and provides the vineyards of Bordeaux with a more stable environment

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Atlantic Ocean Influence means:
1. ______ winters
2.. ______ summers
3. A moderate and stable climate with relatively _____ frosts

Answer 7

mild, warm, few

Question 8

True or False:
The Gironde Basin: Banks of gravel provide warm, well drained soil for vines

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False: The Gironde Basin is a factor that affects the varying quality and character of Bordeaux wines

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False:
Drainage is by river and stream: best growths have good drainage

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False:
River helps to keep even temperature by day and night in Bordeaux. This helps in reducing frost damage.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What are the two rivers that meet north of the city of Bordeaux and form the Gironde Estuary, which flows into the Atlantic

Answer 12

The Garonne River
and The Dordogne River

Question 13

What are the 3 sections that are divided by bodies of water in Bordeaux

Answer 13

– Left Bank
– Right Bank
– Entre-Deux-Mers

Question 14

Which river bank is West of Garonne and Gironde

Answer 14

The Left Bank

Question 15

Which river bank is East and north of the Dordogne and Gironde

Answer 15

Right Bank

Question 16

What is the area between the Garonne and Dordogne

Answer 16

– Entre-Deux-Mers

Question 17

What AOPs are on the left bank of Bordeaux?

Answer 17

• The Medoc AOPs
• Graves AOPs

Question 18

List the 2 smaller appellations of The Medoc

Answer 18

1. the Medoc (near where the Gironde empties into the Atlantic)
2. the Haut-Medoc (the upper Medoc, closest to the city of Bordeaux, farthest from the Atlantic

Question 19

List the sub-regions and communes of the Medoc AOPs

Answer 19

Sub-Regions:
– Médoc AOP
– Haut-Médoc AOP
* Commune:
– Saint-Estèphe AOP
– Pauillac AOP
– Saint-Julien AOP
– Margaux AOP

Question 20

List the famous communes (villages) of the Haut-Medoc from North to South

Answer 20

– Saint-Estèphe AOP
– Pauillac AOP
– Saint-Julien AOP
– Margaux AOP

Question 21

List the Graves AOP and their geographical location

Answer 21

Sub-Regions
* Pessac-Léognan AOP Northernmost part of Graves

Sauternes AOP
Southernmost portion of Graves, bordered by the
Garonne and Ciron Rivers

Question 22

What are the most important white grape varieties to know in Bordeaux

Answer 22

Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Small amounts of Muscadelle

Question 23

Red Grape Variety Names for Bordeaux

Answer 23

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Small Amounts of: Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carménère

Question 24

the most widely planted red grape in Bordeaux

Answer 24

Merlot

Question 25

True or False: Wines from Bordeaux are usually just Merlot Red Wines

Answer 25

False Wines from Bordeaux are usually blends of two or more of the grape varieties in the Bordeaux family

Question 26

Name the commune and river bank of this typical wine style and blend from Bordeaux: * Red Wines – 70% Cabernet Sauvignon – 30% Merlot – Plus Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – These wines are usually aged in new French oak barrels

Answer 26

* Médoc communes * Left bank

Question 27

Appellation on the Right Bank * Along the Dordogne River near the town of Libourne

Answer 27

Saint-Émilion

Question 28

List the Appellations of Saint-Émilion

Answer 28

* Saint-Émilion AOP * Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP

Question 29

An appellation, not a classification – Wines have an additional 0.5% alcohol and must undergo a longer aging than wines labeled Saint-Émilion AOP

Answer 29

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP

Question 30

* Along the Dordogne River near the town of Libourne to the northwest of Saint Émilion * A very small appellation, only 3 square mile

Answer 30

Pomerol AOP

Question 31

An Appellations that is Red wines only and no Classification System

Answer 31

* Pomerol AOP

Question 32

The AOP that is: * Cabernet Sauvignon – based blends * Red wines only

Answer 32

Medoc AOPs

Question 33

Which AOP uses: Grape Varieties * White – Sauvignon Blanc – Sémillon * Red – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Answer 33

Graves AOP

Question 34

Subregion in the Northernmost part of Graves, including the most highly regarded château

Answer 34

* Pessac-Léognan AOP

Question 35

Subregion that makes: – Dry white wines – Dry red wines – New French oak

Answer 35

* Pessac-Léognan AOP

Question 36

Southernmost portion of Graves, bordered by the Garonne and Ciron Rivers

Answer 36

Sauternes AOP

Question 37

An AOP that makes: – Botrytis-affected sweet wines – Oak aged, often in new French barrique

Answer 37

Sauternes AOP

Question 38

What AOP is: Translates to “land between two seas” * A large area between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers

Answer 38

Entre-Deux-Mers AOP

Question 39

An AOP that makes White Grape Varieties: – Sauvignon Blanc – Sémillon – Muscadelle

Answer 39

Entre-Deux-Mers AOP

Question 40

Name the AOP with no classification system, * Dry white wines only * Little to no oak, stainless steel * Red wines made in this area fall under the Bordeaux AOP appellation

Answer 40

Entre-Deux-Mers AOP

Question 41

Grape Varieties * Red – Merlot – Cabernet Franc – AOP for red wines only

Answer 41

Saint-Émilion

Question 42

* Red Wines from ____ and ______ located on the (right bank), blend – 70% Merlot – 30% Cabernet Franc – These wines also spend some time in French oak barrels

Answer 42

Saint-Émilion and Pomerol

Question 43

What two regions make: * Dry White Wines – 80% Sauvignon Blanc – 20% Sémillon – The majority of inexpensive white wines from Bordeaux are made without oak. Prestigious wines in the upper price tiers, however, tend to be aged in new French oak barriques.

Answer 43

Graves (Pessac-Léognan) on the left bank and Entre-Deux-Mers

Question 44

Sweet Wines that are: 80% Sémillon – 20% Sauvignon Blanc – Muscadelle (small percentage) – Many sweet wines of Bordeaux are aged in new French oak barrels

Answer 44

Sauternes and nearby communes

Question 45

Grape Varieties * Red – Merlot and Cabernet Franc-based blend * NO Classifcation system *Red Wines Only

Answer 45

Pomerol AOP

Question 46

What part of France describes this wine making style: Region/ Sub-Region/Appellation dependent: Blends of grape varieties Dry white wines Dry red wines Botrytis-affected sweet wines Use of new French oak for red and white wines

Answer 46

Bordeaux

Question 47

What part of France describes this style: Appellation dependant. Range of dry red wines, dry white wines to lusciously sweet white wines.

Answer 47

Bordeaux