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French Wines Trivia Quiz

Here are a few questions to test your knowledge of this delightful beverage. If there seems to be a preponderance of questions on Bordeaux, it's because that's what I drink!

A multiple-choice quiz by daver852. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
daver852

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,030

Updated
Jul 20 22

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
2525

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Question 1 of 25

1. Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is located in what village? Hint

Pauillac

Graves

Margaux

Lafite

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Question 2 of 25

2. If you visited Burgundy, which of these wines might you encounter there? Hint

L'Enclos

Sancerre

Chambertin

Chateau Petrus

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Question 3 of 25

3. If someone offers you a glass of Barsac, what should you expect? Hint

A sweet white wine

A dry red wine

A dry white wine

A sparkling rose

4. In the 19th century, the best red wines of the Medoc region of Bordeaux were classified into five categories or growths, from "first
growths" (the best) to "fifth growths." These are known as "grand crus." What year did this classification take take place? Hint

1855

1861

1802

1877

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Question 5 of 25

5. One wine was so outstanding that it was included in the above classification, even though it is not produced in the Medoc. Which one was it? Hint

Ch. Petrus

Ch. Randall

Ch. Cheval Blanc

Ch. Haut-Brion

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Question 6 of 25

6. Only one wine has been "promoted" since classification began, being raised from a "second growth" to a "first growth" in 1973. Name it. Hint

Chateau Mouton-Rothschild

Ch. Talbot

Ch. Palmer

Ch. Durfort-Vivens

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Question 7 of 25

7. Which of the following is NOT a classified "grand cru" wine of the Medoc? Hint

Ch. St. Pierre

Ch. Gloria

Ch. Belgrave

Ch. Clerc-Milon

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of these wines IS a classified "grand cru" of the Medoc? Hint

Ch. Haut-Maillet

Ch. Haut-Bages-Averous

Ch. Haut-Bages-Liberal

Ch. Haut-Bailly

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Question 9 of 25

9. At 425 acres, this is the largest chateau in the Medoc. Hint

Ch. Latour

Ch. Lagrange

Ch. Cos d'Estournel

Ch. Larose-Trintaudon

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Question 10 of 25

10. What famous French chateau teamed with California winemaker Robert Mondavi to produce the famous wine Opus One? Hint

Ch. Mouton-Rothschild

Ch. Latour

Ch. Petrus

Ch. Margaux

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Question 11 of 25

11. What is the only village in the Medoc to boast of more than one "first growth?" Hint

Margaux

St. Estephe

St. Julien

Pauillac

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Question 12 of 25

12. Pavillon Rouge is the "second wine" of what famous chateau? Hint

Ch. Margaux

Ch. Lafite-Rothschild

Ch. Latour

Ch. Haut-Brion

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Question 13 of 25

13. Immigrants from what country had a great influence on Bordeaux's wine industry? Hint

Ireland

Russia

Portugal

Sweden

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Question 14 of 25

14. All of the following were great Bordeaux vintages EXCEPT: Hint

1961

1982

1970

1965

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Question 15 of 25

15. All of the following were terrible vintages for Bordeaux wines, EXCEPT: Hint

1992

1963

1995

1991

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Question 16 of 25

16. What nearly destroyed the French wine industry in the 1870s? Hint

Terrible weather conditions

Political unrest

Phylloxera

Cheap imported wine

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Question 17 of 25

17. Sancerre is a delicious wine from what part of France? Hint

Bordeaux

The Loire Valley

Burgundy

Alsace

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Question 18 of 25

18. If you visit the city of Toulon, you might try this famous local wine. Hint

Chablis

Bandol

Hermitage

Pouilly-Fume

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Question 19 of 25

19. Tavel is best known for its: Hint

dry white wine

rose

dry red wine

sweet fortified dessert wine

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Question 20 of 25

20. All of the following are famous villages in the Beaujolais region except: Hint

St. Amour

Morgon

Auxey-Duresses

Fleurie

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Question 21 of 25

21. A friend gives you a bottle of Romanee-Conti. You should: Hint

Pour it down the sink

Make martinis with it

Use it only for cooking

Save it for a special occasion

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Question 22 of 25

22. Claret is a generic term for: Hint

Red Burgundy

Red Bordeaux

Pink champagne

Port

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Question 23 of 25

23. Chateau Petrus is one the world's most expensive wines. Where is it made? Hint

St. Emilion

Cahors

Graves

Pomerol

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which city is the center of champagne production? Hint

Reims

Paris

Lille

Tours

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Question 25 of 25

25. Red wines should always be served at room temperature.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is located in what village?

Answer: Pauillac

Many people would consider Ch. Lafite-Rothschild to be the world's finest wine.

2. If you visited Burgundy, which of these wines might you encounter there?

Answer: Chambertin

Chambertin is one of the finest red burgundies.

3. If someone offers you a glass of Barsac, what should you expect?

Answer: A sweet white wine

Barsac is sweet dessert wine, similar to Sauternes.

4. In the 19th century, the best red wines of the Medoc region of Bordeaux were classified into five categories or growths, from "first growths" (the best) to "fifth growths." These are known as "grand crus." What year did this classification take take place?

Answer: 1855

There are 60 classified "grand crus" in the Medoc. By the way, other regions also use the term. You should be aware that a "grand cru" in St. Emilion does not indicate the same level of quality as a "grand cru" in the Medoc.

5. One wine was so outstanding that it was included in the above classification, even though it is not produced in the Medoc. Which one was it?

Answer: Ch. Haut-Brion

Ch, Haut-Brion is a red Graves. It is, in my humble opinion, the finest wine in the world.

6. Only one wine has been "promoted" since classification began, being raised from a "second growth" to a "first growth" in 1973. Name it.

Answer: Chateau Mouton-Rothschild

In 1973, Ch. Mouton-Rothschild joined Ch. Lafite-Rothschild, Ch. Latour, Ch. Margaux and Ch. Haut-Brion as the best of the best.

7. Which of the following is NOT a classified "grand cru" wine of the Medoc?

Answer: Ch. Gloria

Ch. Gloria did not exist when the classification was made. Ch. St. Pierre is a fourth growth, the other two are fifth growths.

8. Which of these wines IS a classified "grand cru" of the Medoc?

Answer: Ch. Haut-Bages-Liberal

Ch. Haut-Bages-Liberal is a fifth growth of Pauillac. Ch. Haut-Bages-Averous is the "second wine" of Ch. Lynch-Bages; Ch. Haut-Bailly is from graves; and Ch. Haut-Maillet is a Pomerol.

9. At 425 acres, this is the largest chateau in the Medoc.

Answer: Ch. Larose-Trintaudon

Despite its large size, Ch. Larose-Trintandon consistently produces very good wine.

10. What famous French chateau teamed with California winemaker Robert Mondavi to produce the famous wine Opus One?

Answer: Ch. Mouton-Rothschild

I have tasted Opus One on several occasions, and while it is indeed good wine, the price seems a bit much for what is essentially a reserve California cabernet.

11. What is the only village in the Medoc to boast of more than one "first growth?"

Answer: Pauillac

Ch. Lafite-Rothschild, Ch. Mouton-Rothschild and Ch. Latour are all Pauillacs. Ch. Margaux is, of course, a Margaux, and Ch. Haut-Brion is a Graves.

12. Pavillon Rouge is the "second wine" of what famous chateau?

Answer: Ch. Margaux

It also produces a white wine called Pavillon Blanc. Many chateaus have a second label they use for wines made from younger vines, or for wines that do not quite measure up to their standards. These are often outstanding wines in their own right, and can be good values.

By the way, the second wines of the other chateaus are Carruades de Lafite, Les Forts de Latour, and Ch. Bahans Haut-Brion.

13. Immigrants from what country had a great influence on Bordeaux's wine industry?

Answer: Ireland

In the 17th century, thousands of Irish fled to France to avoid English persecution. Many became involved in the wine trade. Their influence can still be seen in the names of the wines: Ch. Leoville-Barton, Ch. Kirwan, Ch. Lynch-Bages, and my favorite Ch. MacCarthy-Moula.

14. All of the following were great Bordeaux vintages EXCEPT:

Answer: 1965

1965 was a disaster. Only a few properties produced drinkable wine, notably Ch. Latour, which has a reputation for amking good wine even in off years.

15. All of the following were terrible vintages for Bordeaux wines, EXCEPT:

Answer: 1995

1995 is one of the best recent vintages, with the wines just now beginning to be ready for drinking.

16. What nearly destroyed the French wine industry in the 1870s?

Answer: Phylloxera

Phylloxera is a tiny mite that lives in the soils and destroys the roots of vines. It was accidently introduced into France from America in the 1860's. Fortunately, American vines are resistant to phylloxera, so nowadays French vines are grafted onto American rootstocks, and wine can still be made in France.

17. Sancerre is a delicious wine from what part of France?

Answer: The Loire Valley

18. If you visit the city of Toulon, you might try this famous local wine.

Answer: Bandol

Bandol is made from the Mouvedre grape. It has a unique flavor and is very good, but, alas, also quite expensive for such a little-known wine.

19. Tavel is best known for its:

Answer: rose

20. All of the following are famous villages in the Beaujolais region except:

Answer: Auxey-Duresses

Auxey-Duresses is a village in the Cote de Beaune region of Burgundy known mostly for white wines.

21. A friend gives you a bottle of Romanee-Conti. You should:

Answer: Save it for a special occasion

ROmanee-Conti is a tiny 4.3 acre vinyard that produces some of the world's best red burgundy. It is said that the late Vice President Spiro Agnew, when entertaining, would instruct his servants to pour him Romanee-Conti from a bottle wrapped in a towel to conceal its label, while he served his guests lesser wines. If you have ever tasted Romanee-Conti, you won't blame him.

22. Claret is a generic term for:

Answer: Red Bordeaux

23. Chateau Petrus is one the world's most expensive wines. Where is it made?

Answer: Pomerol

Ch. Petrus is so expensive that only the fabulously wealthy can drink it. Other wines of Pomerol are much more reasonable, and, in some cases, nearly as good.

24. Which city is the center of champagne production?

Answer: Reims

The Champagne region is in northern France.

25. Red wines should always be served at room temperature.

Answer: False

The best red wines should be served at around 65 degrees farenheit; lighter reds, like Beaujolais around 54 degrees. Most people keep their houses heat to above 70 degrees. The biggest mistake people make in serving wine is serving red wines too warm and white wines too cold.

Source: Author daver852

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