Alsace, Loire valley, champagne Flashcards
the term grand cru in Alsace
a collection of vineyards
is grand cru a contoled by appellation laws in Alsace
yes
Lieu-dit (Alsace)
part of a vinyard
how high is Alsace is above sea level
600 -1200 ft
where is Alsace
northeast of france - borders Germany
what way are vines faceing Alsace
vines east / south facing
are extended harvests common in Alsace
yes
Alsace soils are described as
Extremely Divers soils
ALsace is known as the white wine cap
Alsace is the ___ area in france, but also the ____
sunniest, driest
Alsace specializes in Sparkling ____ and ___ wines
Cremant, still
In Alsace ____ oak is limited to very best _____
new fresh, Pinot Noir
temperature contorl is vital but not always ______
Cool
what bottle used in Alsace
traditional Flute d’Alsace
what are the three appalation in Alsace
COntrolee, grand cru Controlee, Cremant d’Alsace conrtolee
what veriaty of graps are able to be clasiffed under appliatioin
only noble
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Muscat
Pinot
other lables in Alsace
Vendages tradives, (late picked or RS)
why is the Loire Valley considered a challenging region
it is large and divers