Chapter 20 - The Southern Rhone

Question 1

What is the climate of the Southern Rhone?

Answer 1

Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm dry summers where drought can be a problem.

Question 2

Southern Rhone wines are often complex blends rather than being made from just one or two different varieties, True or False?

Answer 2

True. In some circumstances wines are made from a dozen or more grape varieties.

Question 3

What are the primary black grape varieties of the Southern Rhone?

Answer 3

1) Grenache, which is predominant
2) Syrah
3) Mourvedre
4) Cinsault

Question 4

What are the white varieties you would find in the Southern Rhone?

Answer 4

1) Clairette
2) Grenache Blanc
3) Bourboulenc
4) Viognier
5) Marsanne
6) Roussanne

Question 5

What are the principal appellations of the Southern Rhone?

Answer 5

1) Chateauneuf-du-Pape
2) Tavel
3) Lirac
4) Gigondas
5) Vacqueyras

Question 6

What was the first area in France to have Appellation Controlee status?

Answer 6

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Question 7

Which are the only two Southern crus that are on the west bank of the Rhone?

Answer 7

Tavel and Lirac

Question 8

Which Southern Rhone appellations are famous for the production of Rose?

Answer 8

Tavel and Lirac

Question 9

Only Rose can be made in Tavel, True or False?

Answer 9

True