Graves Appellations
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Graves Appellations

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Which grape variety is dominant in the Sauternes and Barsac appellations?

  • Merlot
  • Sémillon (correct)
  • Muscadelle
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Which appellation is the largest sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux?

  • Sauternes AoC (correct)
  • Sainte-Croix-du-Mont AOC
  • Barsac AoC
  • Loupiac AOC
  • Which appellation allows slightly higher yields than Pomerol AOC?

  • Saint-Émilion AOC
  • Médoc AOC
  • Lalande-de-Pomerol AoC (correct)
  • Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
  • Which appellation has the highest percentage of Malbec plantings in Bordeaux?

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

    Which appellation has the highest proportion of production of cru classé wine?

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

    Which appellation has a very high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon planted and a high proportion of cru classé production?

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

    Which appellation is regarded as a mid-way point between the powerful structure of Pauillac and the finesse of Margaux?

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

    Which appellation has stony, gravelly soils and a reputation for perfumed wines with silky tannins?

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

    Which two varieties are traditionally dominant in Pauillac AOC and Pomerol AOC?

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

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

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

    Which two 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

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

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

    Which appellation has the highest maximum yield for both red and white wines?

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

    Which grape variety is dominant in the Right Bank appellations?

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

    Which appellation has no classification system but many top-quality estates?

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

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