Bordeaux

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  • Whats the climate in Bordeaux? Maritime climate
  • The three most common black grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
  • The three most common white grapes Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
  • In which three regions is Cabernet Sauvignon the most important? Haut-Médoc, Bas-Médoc, Graves
  • In which region is Cabernet Franc the most important? Saint-Émillion
  • How does Cabernet Franc differ in body and tannin to Cabernet Sauvignon? Less body, less tannin
  • In which two regions is Merlot most important? Saint-Émillion, Pomerol
  • What does Petit Verdot add to the blends? Tannin, colour, spicy notes
  • What is the name of the oak-barrels used for top-quality red Bordeaux? Barrique
  • What grape is known for its thin skin and used to make botrytised sweet wines? Sémillon
  • Which two regions add Sémillon to their blend to contribute body? Pessac-Léognan, Graves
  • What's the name of the river that flows south of Entre-Deux-Mers? Garonne
  • What's the name of the river that flows north of Entre-Deux-Mers? Dourgogne
  • What is the soil (mainly) in Bas-Médoc? Clay
  • What grape is used more in blends from Bas-Médoc? Merlot
  • List the four most prestigous communes within Haut-Médoc Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux
  • How does Cabernet Sauvignon differ in body and aroma in Pessac-Léognan from Haut-Médoc? Lighter, more fragrant
  • How is the climate and soils in the plateau of Saint-Émillion? Warm, well-drained gravel and limestone
  • What is the soil in the south and east escarpment in Saint-Émillion? Clay limestone soils
  • What is the soil in the foot of the escarpment in Saint-Émillion? Sandy soils
  • How does the wines fro Pomerol differ from Saint-Émillion? Richer, spicier, blackberry fruit
  • What is the four appellations within Côtes de Bordeaux? Blaye, Cadillac, Castillion, Francs
  • Which two regions produce unoaked styles of Sauvignon Blanc? Graves, Entre-Deux-Mers
  • Which region has premium white wines from blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon in an oaked style? Pessac-Léognan
  • What method is used to concentrate sugars in sweet winemaking? Passerillage
  • Which two appellations are the most prestigous for sweet winemaking? Sauternes, Barsac

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