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Which two appellations have the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon planted?
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?
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?
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?
Which appellation is often regarded as a mid-way point between the powerful structure of Pauillac and the finesse of Margaux?
Which appellation has the highest proportion of cru classé production?
Which appellation has the highest proportion of cru classé production?
Which appellation has the most Merlot planted?
Which appellation has the most Merlot planted?
Which two appellations benefit from the moderating influence of the estuary?
Which two appellations benefit from the moderating influence of the estuary?
Which grape varieties are permitted in both Pauillac AOC and Pomerol AOC?
Which grape varieties are permitted in both Pauillac AOC and Pomerol AOC?
What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux Supérieur AOC for red wine?
What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux Supérieur AOC for red wine?
Which appellations are situated on the left bank of the Gironde to the north of the city of Bordeaux?
Which appellations are situated on the left bank of the Gironde to the north of the city of Bordeaux?
What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux AOC for white wines?
What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux AOC for white wines?
Which grape variety dominates the wines in Pauillac AOC?
Which grape variety dominates the wines in Pauillac AOC?
Which appellations account for 50% of all wine produced in Bordeaux?
Which appellations account for 50% of all wine produced in Bordeaux?
What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux AOC for red wines?
What is the maximum yield in Bordeaux AOC for red wines?
Which appellation is known for producing the best white wines of Bordeaux?
Which appellation is known for producing the best white wines of Bordeaux?
What is the maximum yield for red and white wines in Pessac-Léognan AoC?
What is the maximum yield for red and white wines in Pessac-Léognan AoC?
Which appellation is the second largest in terms of hectares and produces only white wines?
Which appellation is the second largest in terms of hectares and produces only white wines?
Which appellation has lower maximum yields and longer minimum maturation time compared to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AoC?
Which appellation has lower maximum yields and longer minimum maturation time compared to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AoC?
Which grape variety is dominant in Pomerol AoC?
Which grape variety is dominant in Pomerol AoC?
Which appellation has the reputation for producing the best red wines of Bordeaux?
Which appellation has the reputation for producing the best red wines of Bordeaux?
What is the maximum yield for red wines in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AoC?
What is the maximum yield for red wines in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AoC?
Which appellation allows slightly higher yields than in Pomerol AOC?
Which appellation allows slightly higher yields than in Pomerol AOC?
Which appellation has a focus on Malbec with the highest percentage of any Bordeaux appellation?
Which appellation has a focus on Malbec with the highest percentage of any Bordeaux appellation?
Which appellation is the largest sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux, accounting for 50% of all production?
Which appellation is the largest sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux, accounting for 50% of all production?
Which appellation is known for producing sweet, typically botrytis-affected wines?
Which appellation is known for producing sweet, typically botrytis-affected wines?
Which appellation is NOT under the umbrella of Côtes de Bordeaux?
Which appellation is NOT under the umbrella of Côtes de Bordeaux?
Which appellation allows a maximum yield of 55 hL/ha for red wines, but 52 hL/ha if a commune name is appended?
Which appellation allows a maximum yield of 55 hL/ha for red wines, but 52 hL/ha if a commune name is appended?
Which appellation has pronounced aromas of citrus peel, honey, tropical fruit (mango) with vanilla oak notes?
Which appellation has pronounced aromas of citrus peel, honey, tropical fruit (mango) with vanilla oak notes?
Which appellation is created in 2009 for a group of appellations on the Right Bank?
Which appellation is created in 2009 for a group of appellations on the Right Bank?
Which appellation is known for producing dry wines as an important source of income due to a lack of demand for the sweet wines?
Which appellation is known for producing dry wines as an important source of income due to a lack of demand for the sweet wines?