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1
Q

What are the communes of production for Sauternes AOP?

A
Barsac
Sauternes
Fargues
Preignac
Bommes
2
Q

What is the min must weight for Sauternes AOP?

A

221 g/L

3
Q

What’s up with Barsac AOP?

A

Everything is the same as Sauternes AOP, that’s what up

4
Q

What grapes are allowed in Sauternes AOP?

A

Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon

5
Q

When may Sauternes AOP wines be released?

A

June 30 of year following harvest

6
Q

What is the min RS for Sauternes AOP?

A

45g/L

7
Q

What is the max yield of Sauternes AOP?

A

25 hl/ha

8
Q

What is the min potential alcohol of Sauternes AOP?

A

15% (12% acquired)

9
Q

What are the important differences for Cerons AOP versus Sauternes AOP?

A

14.5% min potential alcohol versus 15%
40 hl/ha versus 25 hl/ha
5,000 vines/ha versus 6,500 min planting density

10
Q

What styles are made in Graves AOP?

A

Blanc (max 4g/L RS)

Rouge (max 3g/L RS

11
Q

What styles are made in Graves Supérieures AOP?

A

Blanc only!

Min 34g/L RS

12
Q

What are the major communes of production for Pessac-Léognan AOP? (6)

A
Pessac
Léognan
Cadaujac
Martillac
Talence
Villenave-d'Ornon
Also allowed:
Canéjan
Gradignan
Mérignac
Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans
13
Q

What styles are made in Passaic-Léognan AOP?

A

Blanc (max 4g/L RS)

Rouge (max 2g/L RS)

14
Q

What is the min planting density for Pessac-Léognan AOP?

A

6,500 vines/ha