Study Guide - Bordeaux - Intermediate

Question 1

Saint-Émilion was most recently reclassified in _____ for the 6th time.

Answer 1

2012(Your Answer)

Question 2

Which grape is typically the last to ripen in Bordeaux?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the minimum alcohol for Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP?

Answer 3

1. 11%
2. 11.5%***
3. 12%
4. 12.5% (Your Answer)(Incorrect)

Question 4

Where can crasse de fer soil be found?

Answer 4

1. Graves
2. Pomerol (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Bourg
4. Saint-Estèphe
5. Saint-Émilion

Question 5

What is Pressac?

Answer 5

1. a commune in Côtes de Bordeaux
2. a subappellation of the Médoc
3. a synonym for Malbec in the Right Bank (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. a village in Margaux
5. a blending grape in Sauternes

Question 6

What is Bouchet?

Answer 6

1. a commune in Côtes de Bordeaux
2. a subappellation of the Médoc
3. a synonym for Cabernet Franc on the Right Bank (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. a village in Margaux
5. a blending grape in Sauternes