Study Guide - Bordeaux - Beginner

Question 1

Cabernet Franc is most associated with which appellation?

Answer 1

1. Saint-Émilion
2. Pomerol***
3. Sauternes
4. Margaux (Your Answer)(Incorrect)

Question 2

Select the southernmost winegrowing region.

Answer 2

1. Sauternes (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Médoc
3. Pomerol
4. Fronsac

Question 3

Where is Château Latour located?

Answer 3

1. Saint-Julien
2. Pauillac (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Saint-Estèphe
4. Margaux

Question 4

Which of the following processes most likely occurs in a Pauillac grand vin?

Answer 4

1. Aging the wine in new French oak (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Bottling under screw cap
3. Carbonic maceration

Question 5

Which of the following communes is NOT located in the Médoc?

Answer 5

1. Pauillac
2. Pomerol (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Saint-Julien
4. Margaux

Question 6

Where on the map is the Médoc located?

Answer 6

A. A (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 7

Which of the following grapes would likely be added to a red Bordeaux blend for structure, power, and longevity?

Answer 7

1. Merlot
2. Petit Verdot
3. Cabernet Sauvignon (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Cabernet Franc

Question 8

Château Ausone is located in which appellation?

Answer 8

1. Pomerol (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
2. Saint-Émilion***
3. Pauillac
4. Graves

Question 9

In which year were the top estates of the Médoc classified?

Answer 9

1. 1855 (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. 1954
3. 1973
4. D. 1865

Question 10

Which grape typically dominates the wines of Pomerol?

Answer 10

1. Malbec
2. Cabernet Franc
3. Cabernet Sauvignon
4. Merlot (Your Answer)(Correct)
5. Petit Verdot