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.

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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?