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Introductory Sommelier Exam – Bordeaux Questions & Answers
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Introductory Sommelier Exam –Bordeaux Questions & Answers
What is the soil type in Graves? Correct Ans-Gravel
What is boulbenes and where is it found? Correct Ans-mix of sand, gravel, light clay
common in Graves, Entre-deux-mers
What are the types of wine made in Graves? Correct Ans-Red
Dry white
*rare for a sub-region to make both reds & whites*
Which first growth is in Graves AOP? Correct Ans-Chateau Haut-Brion
*most merlot out of left bank first growths; ~45% M)
What is/are the major sub-region(s) in Graves? Correct Ans-Pessac-Leognan
What food would you pair Pessac-Leognan white with? Correct Ans-icy cold oysters
Pessac-Leognan whites Correct Ans-semillon, sauvignon blanc
What is the climate of Sauternes and Barsac? Correct Ans-Humid
, What are the grapes grown in Sauternes and Barsac? Correct Ans-Semillon (main)
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle
What are common viticulture practices in Sauternes and Barsac? Correct Ans-Hand-picking
botrytis-affected grapes.
How does noble rot affect semillon? Correct Ans-mold punctures grape skin
water germinates pores & evaporates
grape dehydrates
sugar in juice concentrated
acidity isn't diminished
What are common vinification techniques in Sauternes and Barsac? Correct Ans-Wines are
often aged 2+years in new oak and fermented for 1 year (LONG TIME)
what does botrytis taste like? Correct Ans-honey, sweet corn, mushroom
What does Entre-Deux-Mers mean? Correct Ans-Land between two seas.
What are the grape varieties grown in Entre-Deux-Mers? Correct Ans-Sauvignon Blanc
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