Médoc 02 Test and Question
Which appellation in the Médoc region is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
a) Margaux
b) Saint-Estèphe
c) Pauillac
d) Saint-Julien
What percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon is planted in Pauillac?
a) 50%
b) 62%
c) 70%
d) 80%
Which appellation is often viewed as a bridge between Pauillac's robust structure and Margaux's delicacy?
a) Pauillac
b) Saint-Estèphe
c) Saint-Julien
d) Listrac-Médoc
How do the soils of Margaux differ from those of Pauillac?
a) They are less stony
b) They are more gravelly
c) They are more homogeneous
d) They are more northern
Which appellation is known for its fragrant wines with soft tannins?
a) Saint-Julien
b) Margaux
c) Pauillac
d) Saint-Estèphe
Which of the following appellations has the most Cru Classé wines?
a) Saint-Julien
b) Pauillac
c) Saint-Estèphe
d) Listrac-Médoc
Which appellation is known for its diverse cultivation and small family vineyards?
a) Margaux
b) Pauillac
c) Saint-Julien
d) Saint-Estèphe
Which appellation has a modest decrease in Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and an increase in Merlot plantings?
a) Saint-Estèphe
b) Margaux
c) Saint-Julien
d) Pauillac
Which appellation is known for its excellent wines at great value?
a) Saint-Julien
b) Pauillac
c) Listrac-Médoc
d) Margaux
What percentage of Bordeaux vineyards does the Médoc region account for?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
Which appellation has a reputation for excellence among sommeliers worldwide?
a) Saint-Julien
b) Pauillac
c) Saint-Estèphe
d) Listrac-Médoc
Which appellation has a warm, humid climate ideal for producing vines?
a) Saint-Estèphe
b) Margaux
c) Pauillac
d) Saint-Julien
Which appellation is situated near the Gironde Estuary?
a) Margaux
b) Saint-Julien
c) Pauillac
d) Saint-Estèphe
How do Saint-Estèphe wines differ from other Médoc appellations?
a) They are the most southerly
b) They have the most first growths
c) They are the coolest
d) They have the most Merlot plantings
Which appellation is known for its harmonious and elegant wines with a fine deep color and firm structure?
a) Pauillac
b) Saint-Julien
c) Saint-Estèphe
d) Margaux
What percentage of Bordeaux's total vineyard acreage do the eight Médoc appellations cover?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
Which appellation is the northernmost of the four prestigious Left Bank Médoc communes?
a) Saint-Estèphe
b) Margaux
c) Pauillac
d) Saint-Julien
Which appellation is known for its rich tannic structure, deep red hue, and exceptional longevity?
a) Saint-Julien
b) Pauillac
c) Saint-Estèphe
d) Margaux
Which of the following appellations does not have any designated growths?
a) Margaux
b) Pauillac
c) Saint-Estèphe
d) Listrac-Médoc
What is the northernmost of the four prestigious Left Bank Médoc communes?
What percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon is typically planted in Pauillac?
What appellation is known for being a bridge between Pauillac's robust structure and Margaux's delicacy?
How do the soils of Saint-Julien compare to those of Pauillac?
What appellation is known for its fragrant wines with soft tannins?
Which of the following appellations has the most Cru Classé wines?
What appellation is known for its diverse cultivation and small family vineyards?
What appellation has a modest decrease in Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and an increase in Merlot plantings?
What appellation is known for producing excellent wines at a great value?
What is the total acreage of the Médoc region's eight appellations?
What appellation is nearest to the Atlantic Ocean?
What appellation has a warm, humid climate ideal for producing vines?
What appellation is situated near the Gironde Estuary?
How do Saint-Estèphe wines differ from other Médoc appellations?
What appellation is known for its harmonious and elegant wines with a fine deep color and firm structure?
What is the name of the prestigious 1855 Classification of the Médoc?
What is the percentage of Bordeaux's total vineyard acreage that the Médoc region accounts for?
What appellation is known for its rich tannic structure, deep red hue, and exceptional longevity?
Which of the following appellations does not have any designated growths?
What appellation is characterized by its nuanced and powerful wines that can be kept for a long period without losing their youth and freshness?
