Bordeaux

1. ocean to the west of the region
5. comprised of Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Margaux.
8. late ripening grape variety that grows well in the gravelly soil of the Médoc and contributes tannins to a Bordeaux blend
9. A 225-litre barrel
11. major soil type of the right bank
12. major soil type of the left bank
13. largest sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux
17. contributes gooseberry flavors and aromas to white Bordeaux blends
18. bleeding off method of making rosé
21. between two seas
22. blended with Sauvignon Blanc to produce Bordeaux Blanc and Sauternes, prized for its ageability
24. traditional style of Bordeaux rosé

2. Important grape in the Loire Valley that also contributes red fruit character to the Bordeaux blend
3. Right Bank appelations comprised of Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon, and Francs
4. minor grape variety that contributes flowery and grape flavors and aromas to white blends
6. prestigious region for merlot without a classification system
7. A minor blending grape that originated in the Cahors region of France
10. most northerly of the Left Bank regions
14. extensive pine forest that shelters the Left Bank
15. name of the estuary in Bordeaux
16. wine sold as futures in Bordeaux, usually the spring after harvest
19. comprised of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, and Château Mouton Rothschild
20. predominant grape variety planted on the Right Bank
23. home to three of the five first growths