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Which region in Bordeaux is known for its maritime influence on the climate?
Which region in Bordeaux is known for its maritime influence on the climate?
- Libournais
- Médoc (correct)
- Pomerol
- Saint-Émilion
In which years were large areas of vineyards in Bordeaux affected by frost?
In which years were large areas of vineyards in Bordeaux affected by frost?
- 1956
- 1991
- 2017
- All of the above (correct)
In the frost-affected year of 2017, how much less wine was made compared to the 10-year average?
In the frost-affected year of 2017, how much less wine was made compared to the 10-year average?
- 20%
- 40%
- 33% (correct)
- 10%
Which factor helps protect vines from frost in the Médoc region?
Which factor helps protect vines from frost in the Médoc region?
Which type of weather event has been more widespread and destructive over the past decade in Bordeaux?
Which type of weather event has been more widespread and destructive over the past decade in Bordeaux?
Which of the following factors can result in poor fruit set in the vineyards?
Which of the following factors can result in poor fruit set in the vineyards?
What can hot, dry summers with insufficient rainfall lead to in wines?
What can hot, dry summers with insufficient rainfall lead to in wines?
Which region in Bordeaux is partially protected from Atlantic storms by extensive pine forests?
Which region in Bordeaux is partially protected from Atlantic storms by extensive pine forests?
Which of the following can result in increased disease pressure in the vineyards?
Which of the following can result in increased disease pressure in the vineyards?
What can excessive rain at harvest in Bordeaux do to the flavors of the wines?
What can excessive rain at harvest in Bordeaux do to the flavors of the wines?
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