Bordeaux And Southwest France
- 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
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