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Bordeaux

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 What is Bordeaux in France most famous for producing?

A White wine B Red wine C Rosé wine D Sparkling wine

2 Which grapes form the backbone of a red Bordeaux wine?

A Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot B Syrah and Mourvèdre C Pinot Noir and Grenache D Sangiovese and Nebbiolo

3 Which white grape is the most important for dry white Bordeaux?

A Chardonnay B Riesling C Sauvignon Blanc D Viognier

4 Most red Bordeaux wines are blends of multiple grape varieties. What is this blending style called?

A Burgundy blend B Bordeaux blend (assemblage) C Rhône blend D Champagne blend

5 Sauternes is a famous sweet wine from Bordeaux. What type of grapes are used to make it?

A White grapes frozen on the vine B Red grapes harvested early to preserve freshness C White grapes affected by noble rot D Dried red grapes concentrated for sweetness

6 Which grape is NOT one of the six classical red Bordeaux varieties?

A Carmenère B Petit Verdot C Malbec D Syrah