Chapter Nine - France Flashcards
1
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What French wine region was greatly impacted by the 12th century marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry II?
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Bordeaux
2
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Which french wine region, situation on the border with Germany, has a history of alternating between French and German control?
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Alsace
3
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What term is used to refer to the elevated region located in the central portion of France?
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The Massif Central
4
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What is the most widely planted white wine grape variety in France?
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Ugni Blanc
5
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What is the most widely planted red wine grape variety in France?
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Merlot
6
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What term is used for a basic French table wine made using 100% French grapes?
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vin de France
7
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How many regional Vin de Pays categories are there currently in France?
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8
8
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The most widely planted red grape variety in the area of Entre-Deux-Mers
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Merlot
9
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A St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe - Category “A” property
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Cheval Blanc
10
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The grape variety that forms the basis for most dry white Bordeux wines
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Sauvignon Blanc
11
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A property whose ranking on the Bordeaux classification of 1855 was changed in 1973
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Mouton-Rothschild
12
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Term that represents the Bordeaux tradition of selling wine futures
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En primeur
13
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A superior first growth for sweet Bordeaux
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Chateau d’Yquem
14
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The grape variety that generally forms the basis for sweet Bordeaux wines such as sauternes
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Semillon
15
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The river that flows past the city of Bordeaux and forms the border between Graves and Entre-Deux-Mers
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Garonne
16
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The third most widely planted red grape variety in Bordeaux
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Cabernet Franc
17
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The river that flows past the city of Libourne
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Dordogne
18
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The leading red grape variety of the Left Bank
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Cabernet Sauvignon
19
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The only chateau from Graves that was rated premier cru in the 1855 classification of red wines
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Haut-Brion
20
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A minor red grape of Bordeaux
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Malbec
21
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An estuary that flows through the region of Bordeaux out to the Atlantic
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Gironde
22
Q
LB, RB, or EDM
The city of Bordeaux
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Left Bank
23
Q
LB, RB, or EDM
Graves
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Left Bank
24
Q
LB, RB, or EDM
St.-Julien
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Left Bank
25
LB, RB, or EDM
| Fronsac
Right Bank
26
LB, RB, or EDM
| Graves de Vayres
Entre Deux Mers
27
LB, RB, or EDM
| Pauillac
Left Bank
28
LB, RB, or EDM
| St. Estephe
Left Bank
29
LB, RB, or EDM
| St.-Emilion
Right Bank
30
LB, RB, or EDM
| Pessac-Leognan
Left Bank
31
LB, RB, or EDM
| The Libournais
Right Bank
32
LB, RB, or EDM
| The Medoc
Left Bank
33
LB, RB, or EDM
| Pomerol
Right Bank
34
LB, RB, or EDM
| Castillon-Cotes de Bourdeaux
Right Bank
35
LB, RB, or EDM
| Loupiac
Entre Deux Mers
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The Loire Valley sub regions from west to east
Pays Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, Upper Loire
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The Loire Valley sub regions from east to west
Upper Loire, Touraine, Anjou-Saumur, Pays Nantais
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Loire Valley regions known for Sauvignon Blanc, located in the Upper Loire
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Sancerre
Pouilly-Fume
Menetou-Salon
Reuilly
Quincy
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Loire valley regions known for Chenin Blanc
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Savennieres
Vouvray
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Bonnezeaux
Quarts-de-Chaume
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Loire valley regions known for Melon de Bourgogne
Pays Nantais
| Muscadet
41
Of the four appellations for Muscadet, which is responsible for more than 80% of total production?
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC
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What winemaking procedure is often used in the Pays Nantais to make the Melon de Bourgogne-based wines taste richer and more complex?
Sur lie aging
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What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of chinon?
Cabernet Franc
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What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Sancerre?
Pinot Noir
45
What marketing term is often used for the sparkling wines of the Loire?
Fines Bulles
46
Name 3 Anjou wine appellations that are known for sweet white wines?
Coteaux du Layon AOC
Bonnezeaux
Quarts de Chaume
47
What is the first (and only) grand cru of the Loire?
Quarts de Chaume
48
Put the following wines in order of typical sweetness, from driest to sweetest: Rose d' Anjou, Cabernet d'Anjou, Rose de Loire
Rose de loire
Rose d'anjou
Cabernet d'anjou
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What Loire Valley white wine is often called "the most cerebral wine in the world"
Chenin Blanc from Savienneres
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What is another name for Pineau de la Loire?
Chenin Blanc
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What grape variety goes by the name Cot?
Malbec
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What grape variety goes by the name Breton?
Cabernet Franc
53
What are the three leading red wine appellations of Touraine?
Chinon
Bourgeil
St. Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
54
Name the five main zones that make up the Champagne appellation?
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Montagne de Reims
Vallee de la Marne
Cotes des Blancs
Cote de Sezanne
Cotes des Bar
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What is the name of the chalky soil that underlies much of the Cote des Bar?
Kimmeridgian Marl
56
Name the three main grape varieties grown in the champagne region?
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
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Name the four minor grape varieties grown in the Champagne region?
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier, Arbane
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What term is used to describe the juice used in the highest quality sparkling wines?
Cuvee
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What term is used to describe the juice (often used in demi-sec and extra-dry sparking wines_ from the second set of pressings?
Taille
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What terms are used to describe the remaining juice that may be used to produce still wines or other products?
Rebeche
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What is the French term for vintage Champagne?
Millesime
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What term may be found on the label of a grower Champagne?
Recoltant-Manipulant?
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What types of wine are produced in the Coteaux Champenois AOC?
Still wine - red, white, or rose
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What AOC covers rose wines produced in the far south end of the Champagne region?
Rose de Riceys
65
T/F
| Alsace is located across the Rhine River from the German wine region of Baden and south of the Pfalz
True
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T/F
Alsace is primarily white grape territory, with Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc being the only red grape varieties permitted in the AOC wines of the region
False
67
T/F
There are four types of appellations in Alsace: Alsace AOC, Alsace Premier Cru AOC, Alsace Grand Cru AOC, and Cemant d'Alsace
False
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T/F
| The Klevnar grape variety is allowed for use in Alsace AOC wines, but it may only be grown in selected areas
True
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T/F
| Chasselas, Auxerrois, and Pinot Gris are all permitted grape varieties for use in Alsace AOC wines
True
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T/F
| Gewurtz, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Riesling are considered to be the four "noble grapes" of Alsace
True
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T/F
| The majority of the Alsace Grand Cru vineyards are located in the Bas-Rhin area
False
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T/F
| Due to the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains, Alsace is one of the driest parts of France
True
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T/F
| Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc are all allowed to be grown in the Alsace AOC
True
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T/F
| Cremant d'Alsace accounts for appx 45% of all wine produced in Alsace
False
75
T/F
| Blended wines are not common in Alsace, but they are permitted to be labeled using the term Edelzwicer
True
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T/F
The term Gentil may be used on the label of a blended wine from Alsace provided the wine contains a minimum of 50% noble grape varieties
True
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T/F
| A wine from Alsace labeled with the term Vendage Tardive must be produced as an ultra-sweet wine
False
78
T/F
| A Pinot d'Alsace wine may be produced using Pinot Noir grapes, but it may be vinified as a white wine
True
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Number of acres in the Chablis Grand Cru vineyard
254
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Percentage of Cote de Nuits production that is Pinot Noir
90%
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Appx number of miles from Cablis to the Cote d'Or
80
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Number of grand cru vineyards in the Cote de Nuits
24
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Percentage of Burgundys annual output that is Chardonnay
60
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Number of sub-appellations in the (regional) Bourgogne AOC
14
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Number of grand cru vineyards in the Cote d'Or
32
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Total number of Burgundy grand cru vineyards
33
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Number of principal premier cru vineyards in Chablis
17
88
Number of grand cru vineyards in the Cote de Beaune
8
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Number of hectares in the Chablis grand cru vineyard
103
90
Appx number of kilometers from Chablis to the Cote d'Or
129
91
Number of grand cru vineyards in the Cote de Beaune that produce white wine only
7
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Minor red grape variety of Burgundy; grown primarily in the Maconnais
Gamay
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Area located in the northern end of the Cote d'Or
Cote de Nuits
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Term used in Burgundy to refer to officially designated small plots of land
Climat
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The largest communal AOC located in the Cote Chalonnaise
Mercurey
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Commune appellation located in the Cote de Nuits
Marsannay
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White grape variety used in the wines of the Bouzeron AOC
Aligote
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Area located on the southern end of the Cote d'Or
Cote de Beaune
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Grape variety used in Pouilly Fuisse and St. Veran
Chardonnay
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Highest ranking awarded to designated vineyards in Burgundy
Grand Cru
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Grand cru vineyard with over 80 individual owners
Clos de Vougeot
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The only grand cru vineyard located in the Cote de Beaune that produces both red and white wine
Corton
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The main grape variety of the Cote de Nuits
Pinot Noir
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Second highest ranking awarded to designated vineyards in Burgundy
Premier Cru
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Grand Cru vineyard in the Cote de Beaune that produces white wine only
Montrachet
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Grand Cru vineyard located in the commune of Vosne-Romanee
La Tache
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T/F
| Two grand cru vineyards are located in the Cote Chalonnaise
False
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T/F
| Due to the influence of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Code, many vineyards in Burgundy have multiple owners
True
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T/F
| The Maconnais lies directly north of Beaujolais
True
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T/F
| Only 10% of the total production of the Cote de Beaune is red wine
False
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T/F
| The name of the commune is generally listed first on the label of a Burgundy Premier Cru
True
112
T/F
| The Macon-Villages AOC appellation is only designated for white wine
True
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T/F
| Burgundy is larger in area and produces more wine than Bordeaux
False
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T/F
| The weather in Chablis, with cold winters and cool summers, often makes it difficult to fully ripen grapes
True
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T/F
| Burgundy grand crus often use the term "1st Cru" on the label
False
116
T/F
| Santenay is the largest communal AOC in the Cote Chalonnaise
False
117
T/F
| Negociant trade represents about three-quarters of Burgundy's annual wine output
True
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T/F
| Chardonnay is the only grape variety permitted to be used in Chablis
True
119
T/F
All of the grand cru vineyards in the Cote de Nuits make red wine exclusively, with the exception of Musigny, which also produces a small amount of white wine
True
120
T/F
| Fourchaume is a well-known Chablis Premier Cru vineyard
True
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T/F
| While primarily known for dry, still wines, Burgundy also produces a small amount of sparkling wine
True
122
T/F
| Sauvignon Blanc is not approved for use in any of the AOC wines of Burgundy
False
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The northern portion of the Beaujolais AOC is known for it's ______ soils which have problem ideal for the _____ grape variety
- Granite soil
| - Gamay
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The Beaujolais AOC is located to the west side of the _____ Riber
Saone River
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Beaujolais Nouveau is released every year on the
Third thursday of November
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The boundaries of the Beaujolais region actually overlap slightly with those of the ______ region
Maconnais
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While the majority of the grapes grown in Beaujolais are Gamay, other grapes planted in the region include:
- Chardonnay, Aligote, Pinot Noir
| - Melon de Bourgogne, Pinot Gris
128
There are a total of _____ villages in Beaujolais that are allowed to produce wines labeled with the term "Beaujolais-Villages AOC"
38
129
Name the three Beaujolais crus that are known for producing lighter styles of the wine
Chiroubles, Fleurie, St-Amour
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Name the four Beaujolais crus that are known for producing medium to filler bodied styles of the wine
Brouilly, Cote de Brouilly, Julienas, Regnie
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Name the three Beaujolais crus that are known for creating age-worthy styles of the wine
Chenas
Moulin-a-vent
Morgon
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The dominant white grape variety of the southern Rhone
Marsanne
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Small AOC located wihtin the larger Condrieu AOC
Chateau Grillet
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Region known for producing red vin doux naturel based on Grenache
Rasteau
135
A rounded stone that covers the ground in some parts of the Rhone Valley
Galet
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White grape variety used to make sparkling wines with the Methode Ancestrale Dioise
Clairette
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An AOC in the northern Rhone that requires wines to be 100% Syrah
Cornas
138
The strong, cold wind of the Rhone and surrounding regions
Mistral
139
One of the larger red wine AOCs of the Northern Rhone Valley
St. Joseph
140
A white grape variety that is used, in small amounts, in the red wines of Hermitage and some of the surrounding areas
Grenache Blanc
141
An AOC in the southern Rhone that produces rose exclusively
Tavel
142
The main red grape variety of the northern Rhone
Syrah
143
The northernmost appellation in the Northern Rhone Valley
Cote Rotie
144
The grape variety used in Condrieu
Viognier
145
The main red grape variety of the southern Rhone
Grenache
146
AOC in southwest France that produces red wines based on Malbec
Cahors
147
Large AOC within Provence, well known for rose production
Cotes de Provence
148
White grape variety grown in Southwest France
Arrufiac
149
AOC in Provence known for deep reds and hearty roses based on the Mourvedre grape variety
Bandol
150
Area in the Languedoc-Roussillon known for sparkling wines
Cremant de Limoux
151
Red grape variety grown in Southwest France
Fer Servadou
152
AOC in the Languedoc approved in July of 2014
Terrasses du Larzac
153
Along with Minervois, this is one of the largest producing AOCs of the Languedoc
Corbieres
154
AOC in Southwest France that produces red wines based on the Tannat grape variety
Madiran
155
One of the oldest AOCs in the Languedoc, dating to 1948
Fitou
156
Sub-appellation of the Cotes de Provence AOC
Sainte-Victoire
157
Area in the Roussillon known for fortified wines made with the Muscat grape variety
Rivesaltes
158
White grape variety used in the Vine de Corse AOC
Vermentino
159
Red grape variety closely related to Sangiovese, used in the Vin de Corse AOC
Nielluccio
160
What grape varieties are all part of the red Bordeaux blend?
Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, malbec, merlot, and Petit Verdot
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What is the highest-quality appellation of Chablis?
Chablis grand cru
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What area is located just south of the Cote de Beaune
The Cote Chalonnaise
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What is the dominant red grape variety of the southern Rhone Valley?
Grenache
164
What is a small AOC located within the largest Condrieu AOC?
Chateau-Grillet
165
What percentage of the output of the wines of Provence is rose?
88%
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what term may be found on the label of a grower champagne?
Recoltant manipulant
167
What area is covered by the Mediterranee IGP?
Provence
168
Where is Quarts de Chaume AOC located?
Anjou Saumur
169
Classification used for the most regulated and highest quality wines in France?
AOC
170
Label term used for inexpensive wines that may be produced using grapes grown anywhere in France?
Vin de France
171
Main town on the right bank of Bordeaux?
Libourne
172
Three main white grape varities of Bordeaux
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillion
Muscadelle
173
What is the name of the forest located along the west coast of Bordeaux
Landes
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why there is no red wine labeled as "Entre-Deux-Mers AOC" despite the fact that much of the area is planted to red grapes.
the Entre-Deux-Mers AOC is only approved for white wines. Most of the red grapes grown in the area go into wine that is labeled using the more generic "Bordeaux AOC" appellation.
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List the 8 regional IGP designations
- Pays d'Oc
- Val de Loire
- Comtes Rhodaniens
- Mediterranee
- Comte Tolosan
- L'Atlantique
- Terres du Midi
- Ile-de-France
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Climate of Bordeaux
maritime
177
Most esteemed villages on the left bank
- St.-Estephe
- Pauillac
- St.-Julien
- Margaux
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Subzones of the Cotes de Bordeaux
- Blaye
- Cadillac
- Castillon
- Francs
- Sainte Foy
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Chateaux known as "deuxieme cru"
Cos d'Estournel
Montrose
Pichon Longueville Baron
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Melon de Bourgogne
neutral white grape that produces a light-bodied, very crisp white wine.
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Grape variety of the Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC
Folle Blanche
182
The Reuilly AOC is located on the River
Cher
183
Type of wine produced in the Saumur-Champigny AOC
Red wines only; minimum of 85% Cabernet Franc
184
Term used for the third pressing of grapes, as used in the Champagne region
Rebêche (not used for sparkling wine production)
185
Minimum aging time for N/V Champagne
15 months (including minimum 12 months on the lees)
186
Two main (political) regions of Alsace
Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin
187
Three types (categories) of AOCs in Alsace
Alsace AOC
Cremant d'Alsace AOC
Alsace Grand Cru AOCs
188
Number of Alsace Grands Crus
51
189
Loire Valley nickname for Cabernet Franc
Breton
190
Loire Valley nickname for Malbec
Cot
191
Loire Valley nickname for Chenin Blanc
Pineau de la Loire
192
Of the following zones of Champagne, which is best known for Kimmeridgian marl?
Cotes des Bars
193
What is unique about the Quarts de Chaume AOC?
It is the Loire Valley's only Grand Cru
194
Of the following zones of Champagne, which is most widely planted to Meunier?
Vallée de la Marne
195
What is the main grape variety of the Muscadet AOC?
Melon
196
What is the main grape variety of the Menetou-Salon and Quincy AOCs?
Sauvignon Blanc
197
Seven parcels of Chablis Grand Cru
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Les Clos
Vaudesir
Valmur
Blanchot
Bougros
Les Preuses
Grenouilles
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198
Minor white grape of Burgundy, grown mostly in the Côte Chalonnaise
Aligote
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Largest communal appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise
Mercurey
200
Number of Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits
24
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Number of Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune
8
202
The only Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune to produce red wine
Corton
203
Fortified wine of the Roussillon produced in a "Christmas style"
Muscat de Rivesaltes
204
Grape variety (varieties) allowed in Saint-Péray AOC
Marsanne and Roussanne
205
Main grape variety of the Blanquette de Limoux AOC
Mauzac
206
Type of wine produced in the Banyuls AOC
Vin doux naturel (fortified)—mainly sweet, red wines produced using Grenache, but white wines(based on Grenache blanc and/or Muscat) and amber styles are produced as well
207
What is the main grape variety of the Condrieu AOC?
Viognier
208
What is another name for the Rolle grape variety?
Vermentino
209
Which of the following is an AOC in Provence best-known for rich, aromatic red wines?
Bandol
210
Which of the following best describes the location of Moulin-a-Vent?
It is south of Chenas and north of Fleurie
211
Which of the following is a well-known white wine (Chardonnay) produced in the Mâconnais?
Pouilly-Fuissé
212
Terrasses du Larzac and La Clape are both located within which larger region?
Languedoc
213
What is Bougros?
A parcel of the Chablis Grand Cru Vineyard
214
What makes the Saint-Bris AOC so unique?
It is located in Burgundy, and yet it produces wine from Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
215
What is Clos du Mesnil?
A top-tier champagne from Krug?
216
What area is covered by the Comte Toloson IGP?
Southwest France
217
Three levels of the French wine "quality pyramid"
- AOC/AOP
- Vin de Pays (IGP/PGI)
- VIN (table wine)
218
Region covered by the Val de Loire IGP
The Loire Valley
| Chablis
219
Region covered by hte Comtes Rhoadniens IGP
Northern Rhone Valley
| Savoie
220
Region covered by the Mediterranee IGP
Southeast France, including Rhone Valley, Provence, and Corsica
221
Region covered by the Comte Tolosan IGP
Southwest France
222
Region covered by the L'Atlantique IGP
Bordeaux, Dordogne, and Charentais
223
Region covered by the Terres du Midi IGP
(for certain blended wines in the) Languedoc and Roussillon
224
Three main rivers of Bordeaux
Garonne
Dordogne
Gironde (Estuary)
225
Main town on Bordeaux's Right Bank
Libourne
226
Area north of the city of Bordeaux, on the Left Bank
The Medoc
227
Three regional appellations of Bordeux
- Bordeaux AOC
- Bordeaux Superior AOC
- Cremant de Bordeaux AOC
228
Area south of the city of Bordeaux, on the Left Bank
Graves
229
Eight AOCs of the Medoc
- Medoc AOC
- Haut-Medoc AOC
- Saint-Estephe AOC
- Pauillac AOC
- St. Julien AOC
- Listrac Medoc AOC
- Moulis-en-Medoc AOC
- Margaux AOC
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Six AOCs of Graves
- Graves AOC
- Graves Superior AOC
- Pessac - Leognan AOC
- Cerons AOC, Barsac AOC
- Sauternes AOC
231
Location of Fronsac and Conon-Fronsac
Right Bank
232
Two most prestigious appellations of the Right Bank
Saint-Emilion
| Pomerol
233
Four Satellites of Saint-Emilion
- Lussac St Emilion
- Montagne St Emilion
- Puisseguin St Emilion
- St Georges St Emilion
234
Commune that is home to Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Pauillac
235
Commune that is home to Chateau Haut-Brion
Pessac (Graves)
236
Three main red grapes of Bordeaux
Cab Sauv
Merlot
Cab Franc
237
Four minor white grapes of Bordeaux
Sauvignon Gris
Colombard
Ugni Blanc
Merlot Blanc
238
Unique type of "light" red wine produced in Bordeaux
Clairet
239
En Primeur
"in futures"
240
Five first growths of the 1855 Classification
- Chateau Haut Brion
- Chateau Lafite Rothschild
- Chateau Latour
- Chateau Margaux
- Chateau Mouton Rothschild
241
Nickname for outstanding deuxieme cru wines from the 1855 Classification
Super Seconds
242
3 examples of deuxieme cru wines
- Chateau Cos d'Estournel
- Chateau Montrose
- Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron
243
The one and only sweet white wine classified as Superior First Growth in the 1855 Classification
Chateau d'Yquem
244
Year of the first classification of Saint-Emilion
1954
245
Four Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe Category A properties
- Chateau Angelus
- Chateau Ausone
- Chateau Cheval Blanc
- Chateau Pavie
246
Department located in the northern area of Alsace
Bas-Rhin
247
Department located in the southern area of Alsace
Haut-Rhin
248
Mountain range to the west of Alsace
Vosges Mountains
249
River that runs to the east of Alsace
Rhine River
250
Rule regarding varietal wines of the Alsace AOC
Must be 100% of the named grape variety
251
Four "noble grapes" of Alsace
- Riesling
- Muscat
- Pinot Gris
- Gewurztraminer
252
Grape variety also known as Klevener de Heiligenstein
Savagnin Rose
253
Grape allowed for use Cremant d'Alsace AOC (but not in Alsace AOC)
Chardonnay
254
Term used in Alsace for blended wines
Edelzwicker Gentil
255
Term used in Alsace for late harvest wines
Vendages Tardives
256
Term used in Alsace for botrytis affected wines
Selection de Grains nobles
257
Four minor grape varieties of Champagne
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Petis Meslier
Arbane
258
Leading grape of the Cote des Blancs and Cote de Sezanne
Chardonnay
259
Leading grape of the Cote des bar
Pinot Noir
260
Leading grape of the Valee de la Marne
Meunier
261
Leading grape of the Montagne de Reims
Pinot Noir
262
Typical use for the juice from the first pressing (the Cuvee)
Used in premium champagne production
263
Typical uses for the juice from the second pressing (the taille)
Primarily used for sweeter wines, scuh as demi-sec or extra dry Champagne
264
Typical uses for the juice from the third pressing (the Rebeche)
Still (non sparkling) wines Ratafia de Champagne PGI, Spirits, Vinegar
265
Minimum bottle aging for Champagne AOC
15 months total, including at least 12 months on the lees
266
Minimum bottle aging for Vintage Champagne
36 months total, including at least 12 months on the lees
267
Historic classification scheme for the vineyards (villages) of Champagne
Echelle des Crus
268
CIVC
Le Comite Interprofessional du vin de Champagne
269
Producer of Clos de Mesnil
Krug
270
Producer of Vielles Vignes Francaises
Bollinger
271
Number of grand cru villages in Champagne
17
272
Number of premier cru villages in Champagne
42
273
Still wines (base wines) to be used in the production of Champagne
Vins clairs
274
Regional appellation for non-sparkling wines produced in Champagne
Coteaux Champenois
275
Cedric Bouchard and Jacques Selosse are well known for this style of Champagne
Grower Champagne (RM)
276
Regional name for Folle Blanche
Gros Plant
277
Four appellations of Muscadet
- Muscadet AOC
- Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC
- Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu AOC
- Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC
278
Grape variety of the four appellations of Muscadet
Melon de Bourgogne (Melon)
279
Grape variety allowed to be used (up to 10%) in the wines of the Muscadet AOC
Chardonnay
280
Regional name for Cabernet Franc (used in the Loire)
Breton
281
main grape variety of white Saumur Mousseux AOC
Chenin Blanc (min 60%)
282
Main grape variety of red saumur mousseux AOC
Cab Franc (min 60%)
283
Main grape variety of Vouvray AOC
Chenin Blanc
284
2 white grape varieties of the Cheverny AOC
Sauv Blan
| Sauv Gris
285
3 red grapes of the Chaverny AOC
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Malbec
286
Grape varieties of Sancerre AOC
White: Sauv Blanc
red: Pinot Noir
287
Grape variety of Savennieres AOC
Chenin Blanc
288
6 typical grape varieties used in Loire Valley rose
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Cab Franc
Cab Sauv
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Grolleau
Malbec
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289
Area that grows most of the grapes used in Cremant de Loire AOC
Saumur
290
Types of wine produced in the Saumur-Champigny AOC
Red wine only
| Cab franc based
291
Grape Variety of the Pouilly-Fume AOC
Sauvignon Blanc
292
Style of wine produced in the Menetou Salon AOC
White (sauv blanc)
| Red and rose (Pinot Noir)
293
Style of wine produced in the Quincy AOC
White (sauv blanc)
294
Style of wine produced in the Reuilly AOC
White (Sauv Blanc)
| Red and Rose (pinot noir)
295
Four major areas of Burgundy
Chablis
Cote d'Or
Cote Chalonnaise
Maconnais
296
Two major areas of the Cote d'Or
Cote de Nuits
| Cote de Beaune
297
River located to the east of the main vineyard areas of Burgundy
The Saone
298
Two main grapes of Burgundy
Pinot Noir
| Chardonnay
299
Minor grapes of Burgundy
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Gamay
Cesar
Pinot Gris
Pinot Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris
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300
Appx number of Premier Crus in Burgundy
more than 600
301
Commune appellations of the Cote de Nuits (8)
- Marsannay
- Fixin
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Morey st Denis
- Chambolle Musigny
- Vougeot
- Vosne Romanee
- Nuits st Georges
302
Primary commune appellations of the Cote de Beaune (9)
- Aloxe Corton
- Pernand Vergelesses
- Beaune
- Pommard
- Volnay
- Meursault
- Puligny Montrachet
- Chassagne Montrachet
- Ladoix-Serrigny
303
Three AOCs of Chablis
Chablis AOC
Chablis Grand Cru AOC
Petit Chablis AOC
304
Seven parcels of the Chablis Grand Cru Vineyard
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Blanchot
Bougros
Les Close
Grenouilles
Les Preuses
Valmur
Vaudesir
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305
Burgundian term for plots of land delineated by terrior
Climat (or lieu-dit)
306
What is Chambertin?
A grand cru vineyard in the Cote de Nuits
307
What is la Chapelle-Notre Dame?
A sub appellation of the Bourgogne AOC
308
What is Montrachet?
A grand cru vineyard in the Cote de Beaune
309
Grand Cru - located in the Cote de Nuits - that produces both red and white wine
Musigny
310
What is Tonnerre?
A sub appellation of the Bourgogne AOC
311
What is Corton-Charlemagne
A Grand Cru vineyard in the cote de Beaune
312
What is Close de Vougeot?
A grand cru vineyard in the Cote de Nuits
313
Burgundy AOC that allows for the production of white wines using Sauv Blanc and/or Sauv Gris
Saint-Bris
314
Appellation for the traditional method sparkling wines of Burgundy
Cremant de Bourgogne AOC
315
Five communal AOCs of the Cote Chalonnaise
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Rully
Bouzeron
Givry
Mercurey
Montagny
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316
Five village level AOCs of the Maconnais
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Pouilly Fuisse
Pouilly Loche
Pouilly Vinzelles
Saint Veran
Vire Clesse
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317
Grape variety of Pouilly Fuisse AOC
Chardonnay
318
Three AOCs of the Yonne Departement
Irancy AOC
Saint-Bris AOC
Vezelay AOC
319
5 minor grape varieties of Beaujolais
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Chardonnay
Aligote
Pinot Noir
Melon de Bourgogne
Pinot Gris
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320
River to the east of the Beaujolais region
The Saone
321
Beaujolais is located just to the south of the
Maconnais
322
Prized soil of northern Beaujolais
Granite
323
3 Beaujolais Crus, known for lighter styles
Chiroubles
Fleurie
St. Amour
324
4 Beaujolais Crus - known for fuller bodied styles
Brouilly
Cote de Brouilly
Julienas
Regnie
325
3 Beaujolais Crus - known for age worthy styles
Chenas
Morgon
Moulin-a-vent
326
Cold, strong wind that affects the Rhone Valley
Mistral
327
Appx length of the Rhone Valley
120 miles
328
Grapes allowed for use in Norther Rhone AOCs
Syrah
Viognier
Marsanne
Roussanne
329
Terrior of the Northern Rhone
Steep sided, terraced vineyards planted along the river as it passes between the Massif Central and the Alps. Mostly continental climate.
330
Red wine appellations of the Northern Rhone
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Cote Rotie
Cornas
Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
Saint-Joseph
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331
Typical assemblage of Northern Rhone red wines
Based on syrah, most allow for a small percentage of white grapes to be included
332
Required assemblage of Cornas AOC
Must be 100% Syrah
333
White wine appellations of the Northern Rhone
Condrieu
Chateau-Grillet
Saint-Peray
334
Grape variety of Condrieu
100% Viognier
335
Styles of wine produced in Saint-Peray
Still and sparkling wines using a blend of Marsanne and Roussane
336
Terrior of the Southern Rhone
Broad lowlands, mostly med climate (warm summers, lots of sunshine, minimal precipitation during growing season)
337
Well known component of Southern Rhone topsoils
Galets
338
Typical assemblage of Southern Rhone reds
Typically blends, many are grenache focused and may contain syrah
339
Typical assemblage of Southern Rhone whites
Dry blends based on Grenache blanc, Clairette, Viognier, Ugni Blanc, Rous>Mars
340
Muscat based vin doux naturel of the Southern Rhone
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
341
Famous wine of the Southern Rhone produced just north of Avignon
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
342
Appellations of the Diois
Chatillon-en-Diois
Claierette de Die
Coteaux de Die
Cremant de Die
343
Northernmost appellation of the Southern Rhone
Grignan-les-Adhemar AOC
344
Two appellations located adjacent to Beaumes de Venise
Gigondas AOC
| Vacqueyras AOC
345
Appellation located adjacent to Rasteau
Cairanne AOC
346
Regional appellations of the Rhone Valley
Cotes du Rhone AOC
| Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC
347
Large IGP that covers the Languedoc and Roussillon areas
Pays d'Oc IGP
348
Leading red grapes of the Languedoc AOC
G, S, M
Cinsault
Carignan
349
Leading white grapes of the Languedoc AOC
Piquepoul Blanc
Bourboulenc
Clairette
350
Types of wine produced in the Corbieres AOC and Minervois AOIC
Mostly reds based on GSM
| Some whites and rose
351
One of the oldest appellations in the area; located within the larger Corbieres AOC
Fitou AOC
352
Types of wine produced in the Fitou AOC
Red wine only (grenache and carignan)
353
Former sub region of the Coteaux de Languedoc; promoted to AOC in 2015
La Clape AOC
354
Languedoc-based sparkling wine said to be the oldest purposefully produced sparkling wine in France
Limoux Methode Ancestrale AOC
355
Grape variety of Blanquette de Limoux AOC and Limoux Methode Ancestrale AOC
Mauzac
356
Two grenache based vins doux naturels of the Rousillon
Banyuls AOC
| Maury AOC
357
Vermentino grape: names used on Corsica
Rolle (or) Malvoisie de Corse
358
Appellation used for the wines that are considered the highest quality produced in Corsica
Coteaux de Cap Corse AOC
359
vin doux naturel produced on Corsica
Muscat du Cap Corse AOC
360
IGP (vin de pays) title used for the wines of Corsica
L'Ile de Beaute IGP (Isle of Beauty)
361
Main grape variety of Cahors AOC
Malbec
362
Main grape variety of Madiran AOC
Tannat
363
Leading style of wine produced in Provence
Dry rose (88% of all production)
364
Three leading appellations of Provence for rose
- Cotes de Provence AOC
- Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
- Coteaux Varois de Provence AOC
365
Five subzones of Cotes de Provence AOC
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Sainte-Victoire
Frejus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
Notre-Dame des Anges
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