Graves Appellations
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Graves Appellations

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Which two appellations have the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon planted?

  • Médoc AOC and Haut-Médoc AOC
  • Listrac-Médoc AoC and Moulis AoC
  • Saint-Estèphe AoC and Pauillac AoC (correct)
  • Saint-Julien AoC and Margaux AoC
  • Which appellation is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?

  • Margaux AoC
  • Pauillac AoC
  • Saint-Julien AoC
  • Saint-Estèphe AoC (correct)
  • Which appellation is regarded as the most structured wine of the Left Bank?

  • Saint-Julien AoC
  • Margaux AoC
  • Saint-Estèphe AoC
  • Pauillac AoC (correct)
  • Which appellation is often regarded as a mid-way point between the powerful structure of Pauillac and the finesse of Margaux?

    <p>Saint-Julien AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has the highest proportion of cru classé production?

    <p>Margaux AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has the most Merlot planted?

    <p>Margaux AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two appellations benefit from the moderating influence of the estuary?

    <p>Saint-Julien AoC and Margaux AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape varieties are permitted in both Pauillac AOC and Pomerol AOC?

    <p>Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux Supérieur AOC for red wine?

    <p>59 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellations are situated on the left bank of the Gironde to the north of the city of Bordeaux?

    <p>Médoc AoC and Haut-Médoc AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux AOC for white wines?

    <p>67 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety dominates the wines in Pauillac AOC?

    <p>Cabernet Sauvignon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellations account for 50% of all wine produced in Bordeaux?

    <p>Bordeaux AOC and Bordeaux Supérieur AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux AOC for red wines?

    <p>60 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is known for producing the best white wines of Bordeaux?

    <p>Pessac-Léognan AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield for red and white wines in Pessac-Léognan AoC?

    <p>54 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is the second largest in terms of hectares and produces only white wines?

    <p>entre-deux-Mers AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has lower maximum yields and longer minimum maturation time compared to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AoC?

    <p>Saint-Émilion AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is dominant in Pomerol AoC?

    <p>Merlot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has the reputation for producing the best red wines of Bordeaux?

    <p>Pomerol AoC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield for red wines in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AoC?

    <p>46 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation allows slightly higher yields than in Pomerol AOC?

    <p>Lalande-de-Pomerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has a focus on Malbec with the highest percentage of any Bordeaux appellation?

    <p>Côtes De BoURG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is the largest sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux, accounting for 50% of all production?

    <p>Sauternes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is known for producing sweet, typically botrytis-affected wines?

    <p>Sauternes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is NOT under the umbrella of Côtes de Bordeaux?

    <p>Côtes De BoURG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation allows a maximum yield of 55 hL/ha for red wines, but 52 hL/ha if a commune name is appended?

    <p>Côtes de Bordeaux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has pronounced aromas of citrus peel, honey, tropical fruit (mango) with vanilla oak notes?

    <p>Sauternes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is created in 2009 for a group of appellations on the Right Bank?

    <p>Côtes de Bordeaux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is known for producing dry wines as an important source of income due to a lack of demand for the sweet wines?

    <p>Sauternes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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