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Which factor partly explains the remarkable longevity of great vintages in the region?
Which factor partly explains the remarkable longevity of great vintages in the region?
- The extensive pine forests
- The moderate maritime climate
- The cool Atlantic Ocean
- The gentle heat throughout the growing season (correct)
Which region in Bordeaux is cooler and more marginal due to its proximity to extensive pine forests?
Which region in Bordeaux is cooler and more marginal due to its proximity to extensive pine forests?
- Médoc
- Listrac
- Graves
- Léognan (correct)
Which factor can result in poor fruit set in the region?
Which factor can result in poor fruit set in the region?
- Rain throughout the growing season
- Excessive rain at flowering (correct)
- Rain at and following véraison
- Rain at harvest
Which part of Bordeaux is cooler than the southern Médoc and Graves?
Which part of Bordeaux is cooler than the southern Médoc and Graves?
What can hot dry years, such as 2003, lead to in Bordeaux wines?
What can hot dry years, such as 2003, lead to in Bordeaux wines?
Which factor is an important factor in vintage variation in the region?
Which factor is an important factor in vintage variation in the region?
Which factor protects the Left Bank from Atlantic storms?
Which factor protects the Left Bank from Atlantic storms?
Which region in Bordeaux has a climate that is more open to maritime influence?
Which region in Bordeaux has a climate that is more open to maritime influence?
Which factor can result in increased disease pressure in the region?
Which factor can result in increased disease pressure in the region?
Which region in Bordeaux has a climate that is cooler and more marginal?
Which region in Bordeaux has a climate that is cooler and more marginal?
Which region in Bordeaux has a moderating influence on the climate and often protects vines from frost?
Which region in Bordeaux has a moderating influence on the climate and often protects vines from frost?
Which factor can lead to wines being more alcoholic than in the past in Bordeaux?
Which factor can lead to wines being more alcoholic than in the past in Bordeaux?
Which region in Bordeaux is less influenced by the maritime climate?
Which region in Bordeaux is less influenced by the maritime climate?
Which year experienced a significant decrease in wine production due to frost in Bordeaux?
Which year experienced a significant decrease in wine production due to frost in Bordeaux?
Which decade has seen more widespread and destructive hail in Bordeaux?
Which decade has seen more widespread and destructive hail in Bordeaux?
In the frost-affected year of 2017, how much less wine was made compared to the large 2016 harvest?
In the frost-affected year of 2017, how much less wine was made compared to the large 2016 harvest?
Which region in Bordeaux is known for producing prestigious wines?
Which region in Bordeaux is known for producing prestigious wines?
Which factor has a less pronounced influence in the Right Bank regions of Bordeaux?
Which factor has a less pronounced influence in the Right Bank regions of Bordeaux?
Which year experienced a significant decrease in wine production due to frost in Bordeaux?
Which year experienced a significant decrease in wine production due to frost in Bordeaux?
Which factor has seen more widespread and destructive occurrences over the past decade in Bordeaux?
Which factor has seen more widespread and destructive occurrences over the past decade in Bordeaux?
