Chapter 9: Languedoc and Roussillon

Question 1

Large IGP that covers the Languedoc and Roussillon areas

Answer 1

Pays d’Oc IGP

Question 2

Leading red grapes of the Languedoc AOC

Answer 2

1. Grenache 2. Syrah 3. Mourvèdre 4. Cinsault 5. Carignan

Question 3

Leading white grapes of the Languedoc AOC

Answer 3

1. Piquepoul Blanc (main variety) 2. Bourboulenc 3. Clairette 4. Grenache Blanc 5. Marsanne 6. Roussanne 7. Vermentino

Question 4

Two largest appellations (in terms of production) in the Languedoc

Answer 4

1. Corbières AOC 2. Minervois AOC

Question 5

Type(s) of wine produced in the Corbières AOC and Minervois AOCs

Answer 5

Mostly reds (G-S-M); Some whites and rosé

Question 6

One of the oldest appellations in the area; located within the larger Corbières AOC

Answer 6

Fitou AOC

Question 7

Type(s) of wine produced in the Fitou AOC

Answer 7

Red wine only (Grenache and Carignan)

Question 8

Former sub-region of the Coteaux de Languedoc; promoted to AOC in 2014

Answer 8

Terrasses du Larzac AOC

Question 9

Former sub-region of the Coteaux de Languedoc; promoted to AOC in 2015

Answer 9

La Clape AOC

Question 10

Chardonnay-based, traditional method sparkling wine produced in the Languedoc

Answer 10

Crémant de Limoux AOC

Question 11

Languedoc-based sparkling wine said to be the oldest purposefully-produced sparkling wine in France

Answer 11

Limoux Méthode Ancestrale AOC

Question 12

Grape variety of Blanquette de Limoux AOC and Limoux Méthode Ancestrale AOC

Answer 12

Mauzac

Question 13

Two Grenache-based vins doux naturels of the Roussillon

Answer 13

1. Banyuls AOC 2. Maury AOC

Question 14

Sweet “Christmas Style” wine produced in the Roussillon

Answer 14

Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC (Muscat de Noël)