Saint-Emilion

Question 1

Who manages Cheval Blanc and Chateau d’Yquem?

Answer 1

Pierre Lurton

Question 2

This previously Premier Grand Cru Classé B integrated with Moueix’s Bélair-Monange in 2012?

Answer 2

Chateau Magdelaine (also owned by Moueix)

Question 3

In St Emilion, what are tertres?

Answer 3

Cobblestone Streets

Question 4

Who Governed St Emilion from the 12th century until the French Revolution?

Answer 4

The Jurade

Question 5

What year was the first Syndicat formed in Saint Emilion for growers?

Answer 5

1884

Question 6

9 communes of production for Saint Emilion?

Answer 6

Libourne, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Émilion, Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, Saint-Pey-d’Armens, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Vignonet

Question 7

Where are the most historic growing areas of Saint Emilion?

Answer 7

The cotes (slopes) of the limestone plateau that surround the town of Saint emilion itself

Question 8

What is the soil type on the top of the Saint Emilion Plateau?

Answer 8

Cool Clay, ideal for Merlot

Question 9

What are the two zones of Saint Emilion, where all of the Premier Grand Cru Classes are?

Answer 9

Cote (slopes of limestone)
Graves (gravel on top, western)

Question 10

What year were Saint Emilion AOP and Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOP introduced?

Answer 10

Saint Emilion: 1936

Saint Emilion Grand Cru: 1954

Question 11

main difference between Saint Emilion and Saint Emilion Grand Cru in terms of Vinification?

Answer 11

Saint Emilion GC must be Estate Bottled

Question 12

From1954-1984, what were the AOPs for Saint Emilion?

Answer 12

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion

Question 13

In 1984, what happened to the AOPs of Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé and Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé?

Answer 13

They were eliminated because they didn’t fit into the EU definition of what an AOP is.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the Jurade de Saint-Emilion today (since 1948)

Answer 14

Wine promotional organization

Question 15

What year did a group of demoted Saint-Emilion producers bring legal action against the Saint-Émilion Wine Council? What happened in 2009 that alllowed Demoted chateaux to retain status?

Answer 15

2006

2009 compromise

Question 16

What year did power over Saint Emilion Classification shift to the INAO?

Answer 16

2012

Question 17

When was the last Classification of Saint-Emilion?

Answer 17

2022

Question 18

What Formerly classified Estates withdrew from the St Emilion Classification in 2022

Answer 18

Cheval Blanc (Classe A), Angelus (Classe A), Ausone (Classe A), and Château La Gaffelière (Classe B)

Question 19

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru criteria?

Answer 19

14/20 total points

50% tasting of 10 vintages of the wine
20% analysis of topography and soil
10% analysis of viticulture and winemaking
20% reputation of the estate

Question 20

Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé requirements

Answer 20

16/20 total points

(first met the above requirements for “Grand Cru Classé.”)

30% tasting of an additional 5 vintages of the wine (with greater maturity)
30% analysis of topography and soil
5% analysis of viticulture and winemaking
35% reputation of the estate

Question 21

What river divides Saint-Emilion from the Satellite appellations north?

Answer 21

Barbanne

Question 22

Soil of Cheval Blanc in Saint Emilion?

Answer 22

Gravel

Question 23

What are the Satellite Appellations of Saint Emilion?

Answer 23

Montagne Saint Emilion
Lussac Saint Emilion
Puisseguin Saint Emilion
Saint Georges Saint Emilion

Question 24

This Satellite appellation was absorbed by Libourne and into Saint Emilion AOP?

Answer 24

Sables

Question 25

Parsac disappeared as a satellite commune in 1994. What are the vines now considered part of?

Answer 25

Montagne Saint Emilion

Question 26

What is the smallest satellite appelation in terms of size and production?

Answer 26

Saint Georges

Question 27

What is the northernmost satellite appellation in St Emilion?

Answer 27

Lussac

Question 28

What is the highest elevation satellite in St Emilion?

Answer 28

Puisseguin: therefore one of the last places to harvest each year

Question 29

This producer is responsible for 20 and 40% of Lussac and Puisseguin, respectively.

Answer 29

Producteurs Réunis

Question 30

Who owns Chateau la Rose Perriere in Lussac (most highly regarded in Lussac)

Answer 30

Bordeaux Based Tonnelerie Sylvain.

Question 31

Elevage of St Emilion AOP? Elevage of St Emilion Grand Cru AOP?

Answer 31

St Emilion: Wines not released until April 15th of year following harvest St Emilion Grand Cru: Wines not released before May 15 of second year after harvest

Question 32

Max % Petit Verdot Allowed in St Emilion and St Emilion Grand Cru?

Answer 32

Max 10% Petit Verdot

Question 33

Max Yield: Saint Emilion AOP? Max Yield: Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOP?

Answer 33

Saint Emilion: 53 hl/ha Saint Emilion Grand Cru: 46 hl/ha

Question 34

Three styles of Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOP?

Answer 34

Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé Premier Grand Cru Classé

Question 35

What is significant about the encepagement of Chateau Figeac?

Answer 35

Higher concentration of Cabernet Sauvignon Planted