bordeaux slideshow
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Bordeaux Wine Trip IHMS Breda
Bordeaux has more than thrice the vineyard area of
Burgundy.
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The 1955 Classification classified only Médoc estates.
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Bordeaux wines can be any one of the following: dry reds,
dry whites, sweet whites, rosés.
TRUE / FALSE?
Pauillac, weird as it may sound, is a more “feminine”
wine than Margaux.
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Bordeaux’ cool climate means high frost risk for the vines.
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Sauvignon blanc is the most widely grown white grape in
Bordeaux.
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Sauvignon blanc is used in blends to soften the harsh
tannins of cabernet sauvignon in unripe vintages.
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Chateau d’Aurilhac is a so-called Cru Bourgeois.
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2004 was a so-called “classic” vintage.
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We’re NOT visiting a 2nd Growth
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Mouton-Rothschild was added to the 1855 classification in
1973.
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Final shoot-out:
How many Crus Classés are there?