Bordeaux And Southwest France

14 Questions | By JustinMCastro | Last updated: Mar 26, 2014 | Total Attempts: 40

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1.

Which ONE of the following pairs are both applicable to Haut-Medoc?
- A.
  
  Chateau Haut Brion and Semillon
- B.
  
  Limestone and Sauvignon Blanc
- C.
  
  Chateau Margaux and Cabernet Sauvignon
- D.
  
  Gravel and Chardonnay
2.

Which style of wine is Haut-Medoc best known for?
- A.
  
  Early-drinking, mid-priced reds from Merlot only
- B.
  
  Medium-bodied, high priced reds from Sauvignon Blanc
- C.
  
  Blended, premium reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- D.
  
  Full-bodied, inexpensive reds from Cabernet Sauvignon only
3.

Which one of the following grape varieties are allowed in the production of Enre-Deux-Mers? 1. Merlot 2. Petite Verdot 3. Sauvignon Blanc 4. Semillon 5. Malbec 6. Cabernet Sauvignon
- A.
  
  All
- B.
  
  3, 4, and 5 only
- C.
  
  3 and 4 only
- D.
  
  4 only
4.

Which ONE of the following grape varieties is most associated with Pomerol?
- A.
  
  Merlot
- B.
  
  Cabernet Sauvignon
- C.
  
  Semillon
- D.
  
  Sauvignon Blanc
5.

Which ONE of the following black grape varieties is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?
- A.
  
  Merlot
- B.
  
  Cabernet Sauvignon
- C.
  
  Malbec
- D.
  
  Petit Verdot
6.

Which ONE of the following is an AC for red wines only?
- A.
  
  Bergerac
- B.
  
  Saint-Emilion
- C.
  
  Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
- D.
  
  Pessac-Leognan
7.

What are the ideal autumn weather conditions for the development of noble rot?
- A.
  
  Steady daily rainfall and high average temperatures
- B.
  
  Continuous sunshine and cold nights
- C.
  
  Misty mornings and sunny afternoons
- D.
  
  Complete absence of rain with mist during the entire day
8.

Which ONE of the following white grape varieties is extensively planted in Bergerac?
- A.
  
  Chardonnay
- B.
  
  Pinot Blanc
- C.
  
  Roussanne
- D.
  
  Sauvignon Blanc
9.

Which ONE of the following statements is true?
- A.
  
  Cahors is a wine made from Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc
- B.
  
  Madiran can be a red or white wine made from Bordeaux varieties
- C.
  
  Cahors is a wine made from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot Grapes
- D.
  
  Bergerac makes wines similar in style to Bordeaux
10.

Which ONE of the following regions uses the Tannat grape?
- A.
  
  Bergerac
- B.
  
  Saint-Julien
- C.
  
  Pomerol
- D.
  
  Madiran
11.

Which ONE of the following statements is false?
- A.
  
  Monbazillac is a sweet white wine
- B.
  
  Madiran wine is made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- C.
  
  Cahors can be made by blending Malbec and Merlot
- D.
  
  Cotes de Gascogne IGP is produced in the south west of France
12.

Bordeaux has a moderate _________ climate that benefits from the warming effect of the Gulf Stream.
13.

The two biggest vineyard concerns in Bordeaux are fungal disease and variable levels of ripeness.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False