Cornas Flashcards

1
Q

Cornas is the most ________ red wine appellation in the Northern Rhone?

A
  • Southerly
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2
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What is the Climate of Cornas

A

Warm Mediterranean

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3
Q

List the grape(s) that can be used to make red wine in Cornas

A

Wines made in Cornas must be 100% Syrah

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4
Q

How small is Cornas?

A

Cornas only covers 145 ha/358acres

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5
Q

What are the maximum yields for Cornas?

A

40 hL/ha (4000 litres)

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6
Q

True or False,

Cornas is one of the warmest regions in the Northern Rhone?

A

True

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7
Q

What is gore?

A

Naked granite soil found in the vineyards of Cornas

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8
Q

What are the 4 lieux-dits of Cornas?

A
  • Les Reynards
  • La Côte
  • Les Chaillot
  • Les Mazards
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