Chapter 21 - Southern France

Question 1

What is the climate in Southern France?

Answer 1

It has a warm Mediterranean climate with summer temperatures that often exceed 30 degrees Celsius, mild winters and low rainfall.

Question 2

What is the name of the wind that blows through the gap between the Massif Central and the Pyrenees?

Answer 2

The Tramontane

Question 3

What are the typical black grape varieties of Southern France?

Answer 3

1) Grenache
2) Syrah
3) Carignan
4) Cinsault
5) Mourvedre
6) Merlot
7) Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 4

What are the typical white grape varieties of Southern France?

Answer 4

1) Chardonnay
2) Sauvignon Blanc
3) Viognier
4) Muscat
5) Grenache Blanc
6) Picpoul

Question 5

What are the primary Appellation wines of Southern France?

Answer 5

1) Languedoc
2) Cotes du Roussillon
3) Cotes du Roussillon Villages
4) Fitou
5) Corbieres
6) Minervois
7) Picpoul de Pinet

Question 6

What is the larges appellation in Provence?

Answer 6

Cotes de Provence

Question 7

What is the most important appellation within Provence that has it’s own AC?

Answer 7

Bandol