L3 S6 Quiz

Cabernet Franc is well suited to the Loire as it flowers and ripens ________. In Touraine, the vine grown on ________ soils give light fruity wines and the those grown on the south-facing limestone and clay slopes tend to give more full-bodied and ________ wines. In Saumur, the wines are usually ________ with floral and fruity notes. *

1 point

late, rocky, tannic, heavier

late, chalk, sweet, heavier

early, sandy, tannic, lighter

early, sandy, acidic, heavier

Due to ________climate and vintage ________ in the Loire, a significant portion of red grapes is turned to the production of ________, for which phenolic ________is less important than for reds. *

1 point

marginal, consistency, white, concentration

hot, variation, sweet, maturity

marginal, variation, rosés, maturity

hot, consistency, rosés, concentration

Which of the following are used to produce rosés in the Loire? (check all that apply) *

1 point

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grolleau

Chenin Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

Required

Which of the following best describes "Rosé de Loire" *

1 point

Made in Sancerre based on Pinot Noir only.

Made from the high yielding Grolleau blended with Cabernet Franc and other varieties it is often off-dry

Made in Anjou-Saumur, it is considered of the highest quality, always medium-sweet and made of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Made in Anjou-Saumur and Touraine, it is always dry and must have a minimum of 30 percent Cabernet Franc/ Sauvignon in the blend.

Which of the following best describes "Rosé d'Anjou" *

1 point

Made in Sancerre based on Pinot Noir only.

Made from the high yielding Grolleau blended with Cabernet Franc and other varieties it is often off-dry

Made in Anjou-Saumur, it is considered of the highest quality, always medium-sweet and made of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Made in Anjou-Saumur and Touraine, it is always dry and must have a minimum of 30 percent Cabernet Franc/ Sauvignon in the blend.

Which of the following best describes the rosé named "Cabernet d'Anjou" *

1 point

Made in Sancerre based on Pinot Noir only.

Made from the high yielding Grolleau blended with Cabernet Franc and other varieties it is often off-dry

Made in Anjou-Saumur, it is considered of the highest quality, always medium-sweet and made of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Made in Anjou-Saumur and Touraine, it is always dry and must have a minimum of 30 percent Cabernet Franc/ Sauvignon in the blend.

Why the vineyards of Anjou, although closer to the ocean than Touraine, have a warmer and drier climate? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

Anjou benefits from the Sirocco, a southern drying wind

Growers have planted rain breakers to the west of their vineyards

Some vineyards have warm stony soils

The vineyards are protected from the worse maritime influences by the Mauges hills

Required

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Saumur AND Champigny

Touraine AND Chinon & Bourgueil

Sancerre AND Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc

Rosé AND Direct pressing or short maceration on skin

Saumur AND Pouilly fumé

Which of the following are true about Bordeaux climate? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

The climate is maritime, which implies high levels of rainfall and humidity

The climate is warmed by the Gulf Stream, which makes spring frost rare

The western Landes forests and sand dunes offer some protection from Atlantic storms

Heavy rains can disrupt flowering and berry set and promote rot

Bordeaux inconsistent weather causes vintage variations

Required

Which of the following best describes Merlot? *

1 point

Dominates in the Médoc and important in Graves. Only reliably ripens on stone/gravely soils that are free draining and hold warmth.

The most widely planted grape variety in Bordeaux, particularly in Saint Emilion and Pomerol, because it successfully grows on cooler clay soils found in these areas.

Has far smaller plantings than the other regional black grapes and only fully ripens on the hottest years, giving very deep-colored tannic wines that age slowly. Only ha a supporting role in blends, adding tannins, color and spicy notes.

Widely used in Saint-Emilion and to a lesser extent in the Médoc and Graves. It can produce herbaceous or stalky flavors when unripe, but at best, it contributes to vibrant fruit and floral notes to blends.

Which of the following best describes Cabernet Sauvignon? *

1 point

Dominates in the Médoc and important in Graves. Only reliably ripens on stone/gravely soils that are free draining and hold warmth.

The most widely planted grape variety in Bordeaux, particularly in Saint Emilion and Pomerol, because it successfully grows on cooler clay soils found in these areas.

Has far smaller plantings than the other regional black grapes and only fully ripens on the hottest years, giving very deep-colored tannic wines that age slowly. Only ha a supporting role in blends, adding tannins, color and spicy notes.

Widely used in Saint-Emilion and to a lesser extent in the Médoc and Graves. It can produce herbaceous or stalky flavors when unripe, but at best, it contributes to vibrant fruit and floral notes to blends.

Which of the following best describes Cabernet Franc? *

1 point

Dominates in the Médoc and important in Graves. Only reliably ripens on stone/gravely soils that are free draining and hold warmth.

The most widely planted grape variety in Bordeaux, particularly in Saint Emilion and Pomerol, because it successfully grows on cooler clay soils found in these areas.

Has far smaller plantings than the other regional black grapes and only fully ripens on the hottest years, giving very deep-colored tannic wines that age slowly. Only ha a supporting role in blends, adding tannins, color and spicy notes.

Widely used in Saint-Emilion and to a lesser extent in the Médoc and Graves. It can produce herbaceous or stalky flavors when unripe, but at best, it contributes to vibrant fruit and floral notes to blends.

Which of the following best describes Petit Verdot? *

1 point

Dominates in the Médoc and important in Graves. Only reliably ripens on stone/gravely soils that are free draining and hold warmth.

The most widely planted grape variety in Bordeaux, particularly in Saint Emilion and Pomerol, because it successfully grows on cooler clay soils found in these areas.

Has far smaller plantings than the other regional black grapes and only fully ripens on the hottest years, giving very deep-colored tannic wines that age slowly. Only ha a supporting role in blends, adding tannins, color and spicy notes.

Widely used in Saint-Emilion and to a lesser extent in the Médoc and Graves. It can produce herbaceous or stalky flavors when unripe, but at best, it contributes to vibrant fruit and floral notes to blends.

What are some reasons why producers use blending in Bordeaux? (Check all that apply?) *

1 point

Because each grape has a different growing cycle, which helps limit the risks due to weather hazards

Because each grape brings something different to improve the finished blend

Because wines made from grapes of different parcels, have their own distinctive qualities

Because each wine may undergo different winemaking technique and oak treatment which adds complexity to the finished wine

Required

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

The warm well-drained gravel and limestone soils of the NW plateau of St-Emilion AND Cabernet Franc

The cooler clay soils of Pomerol AND the early ripening Merlot

The gravely soils of Graves and Haut-Médoc AND Cabernet Sauvignon

The sandy soils at the foot of St-Emilion's escarpment AND the most prestigious wines

Which of the following is most likely to occur in the production of Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux wines (as opposed to generic Bordeaux) *

1 point

Hand harvest

Machine harvest

Use of sorting tables

Use of new 225 L Barriques

Use of wood chips

Required

Which of the following best describes St-Estèphe wine? *

1 point

This wine has a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in teh blend and displays a core of blackcurrant fruit complemented by cedar notes from oak. It can have grippy tannins when young, and often has a long aging potential.

This wine is dominated by Merlot and has a rich, spicy blackberry fruit character

This wine is an early-drinking, medium-bodied red wine with astringent tannins and discreet notes of red and black fruits

This wine is Sémillon-based. It is golden in color and sweet on the palate.

Which of the following best describes a generic Bordeaux? *

1 point

This wine has a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in teh blend and displays a core of blackcurrant fruit complemented by cedar notes from oak. It can have grippy tannins when young, and often has a long aging potential.

This wine is dominated by Merlot and has a rich, spicy blackberry fruit character

This wine is an early-drinking, medium-bodied red wine with astringent tannins and discreet notes of red and black fruits

This wine is Sémillon-based. It is golden in color and sweet on the palate.

Which of the following best describes a wine from Pomerol? *

1 point

This wine has a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in teh blend and displays a core of blackcurrant fruit complemented by cedar notes from oak. It can have grippy tannins when young, and often has a long aging potential.

This wine is dominated by Merlot and has a rich, spicy blackberry fruit character

This wine is an early-drinking, medium-bodied red wine with astringent tannins and discreet notes of red and black fruits

This wine is Sémillon-based. It is golden in color and sweet on the palate.

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Tannat AND Madiran

Malbec AND Cahors

Côtes de Gascogne AND Ugny Blanc

Monbazillac AND Botrytised Sémillon & Sauvignon Blanc

Jurançon AND Petit Manseng

Bergerac AND GSM blend