Which descriptor is used for Bordeaux wines in the material?

• A. Earthy and clean
• B. Earthy and complex
• C. Sweet and fruity
• D. Floral and delicate

Answer: (B)

In the material, Bordeaux wines are described as earthy and complex. Earthy conveys the strong influence of terroir—soil, minerals, and a grounded, rustic character that Bordeaux often shows due to its gravel soils and long aging. Complex signals that these wines unfold multiple layers of aroma and flavor as they mature, from dark fruit and cedar to tobacco, leather, and spice, sometimes with oak-derived notes. This combination captures why Bordeaux is viewed as nuanced and layered rather than simple or singular in character. Other descriptors like sweet and fruity or floral and delicate don’t align with the material’s portrayal of Bordeaux, and earthy and clean would imply a different, less layered profile.