L3 S5 Quiz

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L3 S5 Quiz

On the white wines of Burgundy, Loire & Bordeaux

Match the regions and their climates (Maritime or Continental AND Cool or Moderate) *

5 points

Continental

Maritime

Cool

Moderate

Chablis

Mâconnais

Bordeaux

Nantais

Sancerre

What are some problems associated with maritime climates? (check all that apply) *

1 point

Heavy rain throughout the year can disrupt flowering and fruit set

Heavy rain bring humidity in the vineyards, which promotes fungal diseases

Rain at harvest can promote berry swelling, dilute flavors in the grapes & the finished wine

Maritime climates have low annual difference between the hottest and the coolest months.

Required

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Bordeaux AND Sémillon, Sauvignon & Muscadelle

Chablis AND Chardonnay

Pouilly fumé AND Sauvignon Blanc

Vouvray AND Chenin Blanc

Muscadet AND Muscadelle

Pouilly fuissé AND Chardonnay

In Chablis, sprinklers are used as a protective measure against a major weather hazard: *

1 point

Drought

Frost

Heat waves

Hurricanes

What are the characteristics of Grand Crus sites in Burgundy? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

They are located on the flat lands on the bottom of the slopes, where soils are deeper, cooler and more fertile

They represent around one percent of Burgundy's vineyards

There are 33 Grand Crus in the Côte d'Or and 1 in Chablis

Most Grand Crus vineyards are divided between a number of different owners

Grand Cru locations receive more sun exposure, less frost risks and better wind protection

Required

What are the techniques associated with premium Chardonnay-based wines from the Côte d'Or? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

Rack and Return

Barrel Fermentation

Malolactic Conversion

Lees Stirring

Barrel Aging

Required

This grape, susceptible to uneven ripening is made in a variety of styles: sparkling or still; from dry to sweet depending on the degree of ripeness at the time of picking. *

1 point

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Chenin Blanc

Melon Blanc

Muscadelle

What do "Pouilly fumé, Sancerre, Pessac-Léognan and Manetou-Salon" all have in common? *

1 point

The Loire Valley

Continental climate

Cool climate

Sauvignon Blanc

Some time in oak barrels

Some degree of sweetness

What is a dry full-bodied complex wine made of Chenin Blanc able to age for decades in a bottle? *

1 point

Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie

Savennières

Vouvray demi-sec

Manetou Salon

Saint Véran

Entre-deux-Mers

In Burgundy, the Napoleonic law of inheritance is often mentioned as the cause of__________ and the emergence of __________. *

1 point

vineyard classification, grand crus

fragmented ownership, négociants

land price increases, co-operatives

merging & acquisition, estate producers

Which grand cru is located on a south-facing slope overlooking the Serein river, giving white wines of concentrated citrus fruit balanced with high acidity and sometimes partly oaked? *

1 point

Verzenay Grand Cru

Le Corton Grand Cru

Le Montrachet Grand Cru

Chablis Grand Cru

Château Carbonnieux Grand Cru

Which of the following, planted on the limestone slopes of the Roche de Solutré with east and southeast exposures produce some of the richest and ripest Chardonnay in Burgundy, with tropical and stone fruit flavors complemented with toasty oak flavors? *

1 point

Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault

Rully and Mercurey

Givry and Montagny

Pouilly-fuissé and Saint Véran

Chablis and Petit Chablis

Côteaux du Layon & Barsac. What do these wines have in common? *

1 point

The Loire

Sauvignon Blanc

Chenin Blanc

Sweetness

Cool climate

Which of the following is dry with high acidity and medium alcohol, light body, subtle green fruit flavors and not suitable for aging? *

1 point

Savennières

Muscadet

Côteaux du Layon

Sauternes

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Bordeaux blanc AND simple fruity

Sauternes AND Noble Rot

Chateau Haut Brion Blanc AND super premium prices

Barsac AND Chenin Blanc

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the production of Sauternes? *

1 point

The Ciron and Garonne rivers create the ideal misty autumn conditions for noble rot to develop

Sémillon dominates because of its thin skin, susceptible to botrytis

Sauvignon blanc is blended with Sémillon to add refreshing acidity and fruit aromas

Muscadelle is used to add grapey, floral and exotic perfumes

The resulting wines have low alcohol and are never oaked.

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