We have read in Burgundy that certain Bordeaux wines contain cassis. Is that right?
Asker: Nicole, 57 years old
Answer
Bordeaux wines are made from grape juice. Only the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere may be used for this. If the sugar content is insufficient, sugar may be added (“chaptalization”). Blackcurrants (cassis) or other fruits should not be added. It is true that in many Bordeaux wines the scent of blackcurrants is found. These fragrances are created in the wine during fermentation and maturation.
Answered by
Prof. Bart Nicolaï
post-harvest technology, transport phenomena, computational biology, vegetables, fruit, quality, multiscale models, refrigeration technology, storage, microfluidics
Catholic University of Leuven
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
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