10 Questions
Which region in Bordeaux benefits from deposits of gravel and stony soils carried by floodwaters from the Pyrenees and the Massif Central many thousands of years ago?
The Left Bank
What type of soil is dominant on the Right Bank in Bordeaux?
Clay
Which type of soil retains heat and gradually releases it onto the vines, facilitating slow ripening?
Gravel
In extremely hot years, what risk can the excellent drainage of gravel soils put some vines at?
Drought stress
Which grape variety is dominant on the Right Bank in Bordeaux due to the presence of clay soils?
Merlot
Which region on the Left Bank of Bordeaux has pockets of clay in the soil?
Saint-Estèphe
Which type of soil drains well and helps the roots of the vines dry out quickly after showers and storms?
Gravel
In which year did the vines in Pomerol suffer due to the very dry summer?
2016
What is the maximum height of the gravel mounds in Margaux on the Left Bank of Bordeaux?
32 meters
Which region to the south of the city benefits from deposits of gravel and stony soils?
Graves
Test your knowledge on the soil types that contribute to the quality of Bordeaux wines. Learn about the gravel and stony soils found in the Left Bank region, which have been shaped by ancient floodwaters. Explore the composition of these soils and their impact on the wines of Bordeaux.
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