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Which region in Bordeaux was drained by Dutch residents in the 17th and 18th centuries and became suitable for agriculture?
Which region in Bordeaux was drained by Dutch residents in the 17th and 18th centuries and became suitable for agriculture?
- Sauternes
- Graves
- Médoc (correct)
- Bergerac
What was the main reason for the success of Lafite and Margaux wines in the 18th century?
What was the main reason for the success of Lafite and Margaux wines in the 18th century?
- They were distributed by specialized merchants
- They were widely appreciated across Europe and America (correct)
- They were classified in the 1855 classification
- They were produced in the Médoc region
What was the purpose of the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines?
What was the purpose of the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines?
- To determine the distribution system of Bordeaux wines
- To establish the international reputation of Bordeaux wines
- To assess the quality of Bordeaux wines
- To compile a classification of the wines based on price (correct)
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