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Question 1
What is élevage, and why does it matter to a wine professional advising guests on specific Bordeaux selections?
A
The French term for the annual INAO harvest certification process required before a château may sell its wine
B
The period between fermentation and bottling during which a wine is matured, because including barrel aging, blending, fining, and all handling before release; it determines the oak character, texture, and readiness of the finished wine
C
The practice of late harvesting in Bordeaux, equivalent to Vendanges Tardives in Alsace
D
A French legal term for the required minimum aging before a classified Bordeaux may be sold to the public
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