Chateauneuf/Cognac Flashcards

1
Q

The Chateauneuf du Pape AOP is in which departement?

A

Vaucluse

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2
Q

What are the communes of production in the Chateauneuf du Pape AOP?

A

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Orange, Bédarrides, Courthézon, Sorgues

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3
Q

What are the permitted Red Varieties of Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

Grenache Noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Cinsault
Carignan
Terret Noir
Counoise

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4
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What are the permitted white varieties in Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

Clairette Blanc
Clairette Rose
Bourboulenc
Roussane
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris
Piquepoul Gris
Picquepoul Blanc
Picardan
Vaccarèse (Brun Argenté)
Muscardin

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5
Q

What is the minimum alcohol % in Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

12.5%

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6
Q

Arrange the following lieux-dits from north to south:

A

La crau, Pignan, Coudoulet

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7
Q

on a scale of 1 to 5, rate the 2016 vintage in chateauneuf du pape

A

5

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8
Q

What is the worst vintage of Chateauneuf du pape from 2000-2010?

A

2002 - torrential rain

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9
Q

What is the primary soil of the Lieux dits ‘La Crau’ ?

A

Galets

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10
Q

What are two ways in which galets help vinegrowers?

A

retain heat, resist erosion

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11
Q

What are 3 positive effects of the mistral in Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

blows cloud cover, relieves disease pressure, moderates temperature

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12
Q

Who produces the wine ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin?

A

Beaucastel

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13
Q

What was its inaugural vintage?

A

1989

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14
Q

Who produces the wine Cuvee de Capo?

A

Pegau (1998)

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15
Q

Which 3 lieux-dits is Cuvee de Capo sourced from?

A

La Crau, Les Escondudes and Montpertuis

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16
Q

What color is Domaine de Pegau’s Cuvee a Tempo?

A

White

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17
Q

Who produces the wine ‘Reserve de Celestins?

A

Henri Bonneau

18
Q

Who produces the wine ‘Cuvee des Cadettes?

A

Chateau La Nerthe

19
Q

In what year did Chateau Le Nerthe first bottle Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

1785

20
Q

Approximately how many hectares are planted in the chateauneuf du Pape AOP?

A

3,000

21
Q

What is the climate of Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

Warm Mediterranean

22
Q

in which century did the Pope reside in Avignon?

A

14th (1300s)

23
Q

What is the elevation range of Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

20-130m

24
Q

What year was the Chateauneuf du Pape AOP Established?

A

1936

25
Q

What is the average annual rainfall in Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

617mm (24.3 in)

26
Q

Does planting a vineyard En Ligne or Au Carré result in lower vine density?

A

En Ligne (3,000) , Aux Carré (2,500)

27
Q

Communes of Chateauneuf

A

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Orange, Bédarrides, Courthézon, Sorgues

28
Q

Rendement de Base in Chateauneuf

A

Rendement de Base: 35 hl/ha
Maximum Yield including Râpé: 42 hl/ha

29
Q

CDR Villages for only red and rosé

A

Chusclan

30
Q

CDR Villages for red only

A

Gadagne, Massif d’Uchaux, Nyons, Plan de Dieu, Puyméras, Saint-Andéol, Sainte-Cécile, Signargues, Suze-la-Rousse, and Vaison-la-Romain

31
Q

As of the 2023 vintage, which Village of the Cotes du Rhone will be upgraded to AOP status?

A

Laudun

32
Q

Primary red grape of Cotes du Vivarais AOP

A

Syrah

33
Q

Primary red grape of Duche d’UzesAOP

A

Syrah

34
Q

Primary white grape of Gigondas

A

Clairette Blanc

35
Q

3 white varieties allowed in Grignan Les Adhemar AOP

A

Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc

36
Q

Mutage requirements for Muscat Beaumes de Venise?

A

96% neutral alcohol in 5-10% proportion to wine

37
Q

Minimum RS for Muscat Beaumes de Venise

A

100 g/l

38
Q

Lauses Soil

A

White Calcareous stone of Tavel

39
Q

Types of wine in Vinsobres AOP

A

red only,

40
Q

F601

A

Cinsault

41
Q

Chimere

A

Mourvedre Dominant, Krankl (sine qua non) and Clos St Jean

42
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A