Central France Flashcards
1
Q
Côte Roannaise AOP
- Styles
- Grapes
A
Côte Roannaise AOP
- Red, Rosé
- 100% Gamay
2
Q
Côtes du Forez AOP
- Styles
- Grapes
A
Côtes du Forez AOP
- Red, Rosé
- 100% Gamay
3
Q
Châteaumeillant AOP
- Styles
- Grapes
A
- Red: Gamay, Pinot Noir; 70ha
- Rosé: Gamay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris; 20ha
- Vines grown since 5th cent; AOC in 2010
- Tiny region specializes in classic Loire vin gris (rosé) and red wines
4
Q
Côtes d’Auvergne AOP
- Styles
- Grapes
A
Côtes d’Auvergne AOP
- Blanc: 100% Chardonnay
- Rosé: Min 50% Gamay + Pinot Noir
- Rouge: Min 50% Gamay + Pinot Noir
5
Q
Saint-Pourçain AOP
- Styles
- Grapes
A
Saint-Pourçain AOP
- Blanc: 50-80% Chardonnay, 20-40% Sacy (Tressalier), max. 10% Sauvignon Blanc
- Rosé: 100% Gamay
- Rouge: 40-75% Gamay, 25-60% Pinot Noir
6
Q
5 AOPs of Central France
A
- Châteaumeillant
- St-Pourçain
- Côtes d’Auvergne
- Côte Roannaise
- Côtes du Forez
7
Q
What are the styles and varietal requirements of Côtes d’Auvergne AOP?
A
- Blanc: 100% Chardonnay
- Rouge/Rosé: min. 50% Gamay plus Pinot Noir
8
Q
What are the styles and varietal requirements of Saint-Pourçain AOP?
A
- Blanc: 50-80% Chardonnay, 20-40% Sacy, max 10% Sauvignon Blanc
- Rouge: 40-75% Gamay plus Pinot Noir
- Rosé: 100% Gamay
9
Q
What is the southernmost AOP in Central France?
A
Côtes d’Auvergne AOP
