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38 Cards in this Set
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How many appellations are in Bordeaux?
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54
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What is a Chateau?
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An estate under single ownership
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What is a negociant?
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An agent who purchases ruit or wine then ages it in their own cellar.
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What is en primeur sales?
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Early release of wines for sale.
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What type of climate does Bordeaux have and what does that mean?
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Maritime.
Moderate temps Humidity and mold |
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What type of soil does Medoc have?
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Gravel
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What kind of soil does St. Emillion have?
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gravel over limestone
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What kind of soil does pomerol have?
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Iron pan under sand and clay
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What are the primary Bordeaux whites?
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Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle de Bordelais |
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What are the primary Bordeaux reds?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Cabernet Franc Malbec (Cot) Petit Verdot |
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What is the major grape (70%) in Medoc commune blends?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the major grape (70%) in St. Emilion and Pomeral blends?
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Merlot
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What region is on the left bank of the Gironde river?
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Medoc
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Which regions are on the left bank of the Gironde river?
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St. Emilion and Pomerol
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What is the largest appellation in bordeaux?
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Medoc
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What are Medocs two sub-appellations?
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Medoc and Haut medoc
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How many properties were ranked 1st through 5th cru in 1855 in the Medoc region?
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61
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How many 1er Crus are in the Medoc?
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5
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How many 2eme Crus are in the Medoc?
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14
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Name the 5 1er Crus in Medoc
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Lafite-Rothschild
Latour Mouton-Rothschild Margaux Haut-Brion |
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How many communes are in the Haut Medoc?
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6
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What is the northernmost commune in Haut Medoc?
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Saint-Estephe
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Which two 2eme Crus are in Saint-Estephe?
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Cos d'Estournel
Montrose |
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What varietal is Pauillac known for?
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Claret
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Name the 3 1er Crus in Pauillac
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Latour
Lafite-Rothschild Mouton-Rothschild |
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What is the smallest commune in the Haut Medoc?
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Saint-Julien
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How many classified growths are in Saint-Julien?
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11
(5 second growths) |
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What is the largest AOC in Haut-Medoc?
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Margaux
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What is the 1er Cru in Margaux?
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Margaux
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What style of wine is produced in Graves & pessac-leognan?
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Reds and dry whites
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What is the designation of all Chateaux in the Graves & Pessac-Leognan region?
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Cru Classe
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What style of wine is Sauternes most known for?
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Botrytis dessert wines
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What are the 3 main grape varieties in Sauternes?
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Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle |
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How does Sauternes label dry wines?
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As Graves Blanc or Bordeaux Blanc
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What is botrytis cinirea and what does it do?
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Noble rot. Develops on the grapes in humid conditions. Dehydrates the grapes leaving concentrated sugars.
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What are the classifications in Saint Emilion in ascending order?
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Premier Grand Cru Classe
Grand Cru Classe Grand Crue AOC |
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Where are Chateau Ausone and Chateau Cheval-Blanc and what are their rankings?
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In Saint Emilion. Ranked Premier Grand Cru Classe Class A
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What are the satellite districts of Pomerol?
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Lalande-de-Pomerol and Fronsac
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