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1
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most widely planted variety in France

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Merlot

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2
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AOC system is governed by

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INAO

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3
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“Wine” level for France

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Vin

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4
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What level is “Vin de Pays”

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PGI level aka IGP

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IGP category is divided into these 3 levels of geographical specifity

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regional, departmental, and zone

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6
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the 8 regional IGP designations

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Pays d’OC
Val de Loire
Comtes Rhodaniens
Mediterranee
Comte Tolosan
L’Atlantique
Terres du Midi
Ile de France

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7
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What does AOC translate to

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“name of controlled origin”

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8
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What is Sauvignon Gris?

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pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc

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9
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this pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc is sparsely planted in Bordeaux, but allowed for use in most white wine appellations

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Sauvignon Gris

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10
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these 4 red grapes and 2 white grapes were approved for use in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur AOCs in 2021

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r: arinarnoa, castets, marselan, touriga nacional
w: albarino, lilorila

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11
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Basic red Bordeaux is typically based on this grape grown in this area

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Merlot, Entre-Deux-Mers or peripheal areas of right bank

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12
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t/f: the Pessac-Leognan AOC may be used for sweet white wines

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false. dry red, dry white. sweet wines in this area are eligible for Graves Superieur

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13
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Where is Haut-Benage?

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Entre-Deux-Mers

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14
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Where are these AOCs located: Louipac, Sante-Croix-du-Mont AOC and Cadillac AOC and what style of wine do they produce?

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right bank of Garonne river (Entre-Deux-Mers) - sweet white wine

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15
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Name 2 AOCs within Entre-Deux-Mers that are approved for dry red wine

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Graves de Vayres
Sainte Foy-Cotes de Bordeaux

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16
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Where is Graves de Vayres and what kind of wine does it produce?

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Entre-Deux-Mers
dry red and white wine

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17
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the 5 subzones of Cotes de Bordeaux

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Blaye
Cadillac
Castillon
Francs
Sainte Foy

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18
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first growth aka

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premier cru

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19
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2nd growth aka

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deuxieme cru

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20
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Chateaux in this area were classified in 1953 and again in 1959

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Graves

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21
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The one level of classified chateaux in Graves

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cru classe

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22
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reclassification for chateaux in this area takes place every 10 years

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St.-Emilion

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23
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the 2 categories for St.-Emilion’s classifications

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Grand Cru Classe
Premier Grand Cru Classe

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24
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What about Chenin Blanc makes it so easily susceptible to botrytis?

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thin skins

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25
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the local name for Cab Franc in Loire

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Breton

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26
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Muscadet AOC can include up to 10% this grape

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Chardonnay

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27
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the 3 Muscadet sub AOCs

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Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC
Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu AOC
Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOC

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28
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What kind of wine is Anjou AOC

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red: cab franc and/or cab sauv
white: chenin blanc based

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29
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t/f: Savennieres is typically dry

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true, though sweet wine is allowed

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30
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Rose d’Anjou is based on this grape

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Grolleau

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31
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Much of wine produced in Saumur is sold under this AOC

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Saumur AOC

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32
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Chenin Noir aka

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Pineau d’Aunis

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33
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Saumur is particularly known for…

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sparkling wines

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34
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Touraine AOC white are typically based on this grape

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Sauvignon Blanc

35
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Touraine AOC reds and roses are based of a blend of these two grapes

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Cab Franc and Malbec

36
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What grapes is Cheverny AOC based on?

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w: sauv blanc and sauv gris
r: pinot noir and gamay

37
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This AOC’s white wines are made with sauv blanc and sauv gris. it’s reds are based on pinot noir and gamay

A

Cheverny AOC

38
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the traditional measurement for the quantity of grapes allowed in a Champagne press

39
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cuvee vs taille vs rebeche

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juice from the free run + initial light press is the cuvee
the juice from the next pressing is the taille
juice from a third pressing is the rebeche

40
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what is taille primarily used for

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used for demi-sec and extra dry production typically. sweetness masks the coarseness of this juice

41
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neutral tasting Champagne base wines

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vins clairs

42
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Champagne aging reqs for nv vs v

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nv : 15 (12 on lees)
v: 3 yrs (12 on lees)

43
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what do the terms “grand cru” and “premier cru” indicate on a Champagne label and why is this rare?

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indicates the Champagne was made purely from grapes sourced from grand cru or premier cru villages. rare because most Champagnes are blends from several area. really only found with small time producers

44
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Alsace lies across from this German wine region

45
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t/f: varietal wines in Alsace must be 100%

46
Q

Savignin Rose is known in Alsace by the name of

A

Klevender de Heiligenstein

47
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How many grapes are allowed in Alsace?

48
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What are blends called in Alsace?

A

Edelzwicker

49
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What is “Gentil” wine in Alsace

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blend made up with at least half noble varieties

50
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What do the terms “Pinot” and “Pinot d’Alsace” indicate on an Alsace wine?

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blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Auxerrois vinified as a white wine

51
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the Cote d’Or lies southwest of this city

52
Q

The term for an individual vineyard in Burgundy is..

53
Q

How many premier cru vineyards in Chablis?

54
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The one GC vineyard in Cote de Nuits that also produces Chardonnay

55
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This GC vineyard in Cote de Beaune produces both red and white wine

56
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Commune AOCs of Cote de Nuits

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Marsannay
Fixin
Gevrey-Chambertin
Morey-Saint-Denis
Chambolle-Musigny
Vougeot
Vosnee-Romanee
Nuits-Saint-Georges

57
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Most important commune of Cote de Beaune

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Aloxe-Corton
Pernand-Vergelesses
Beaune
Volnay
Meursault
Puligny-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet
Ladoix-Serrigny

58
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t/f: Macon-Villages is approved only for 100% Chardonnay wines

59
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Where is St.-Veran?

60
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Where is Irancy AOC?

A

Yonne departement

61
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What kind of wine does Irancy AOC produce?

A

dry red wine based on Pinot Noir

62
Q

the prime viticultural areas of Rhone Valley essentially end at this city

63
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dominant white grape of S Rhone

A

Grenache Blanc

64
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Saint-Peray produces still and sparkling wine from these two grapes

A

Marsanne and Rousanne

65
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Where is Cairanne AOC?

66
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Name 2 vin doux naturel AOCs in S Rhone

A

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau

67
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Tavel Rose is based on these two grapes

A

Grenache and Cinsault

68
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The town of Die is found along this river, a tributary to the Rhone

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Drome River

69
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Clairette de Die AOC vs Cremant de Die AOC vs Clairette de Die Tradition AOC

A

Clairette de Die - 100% Clairette, trad method
Cremant de Die - Clairette-based blend, trad method
Clairette de Die Tradition - 75% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, 25% Clairette max; ancestral method

70
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Name a couple lesser known AOCs of S Rhone

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Vinsobres AOC
Cairanne AOC

71
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Where is Jurancon AOC and what types of wines does it produce?

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SW France. Both dry and sweet white wine based on Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng

72
Q

This AOC in SW France produces both dry and sweet white wines based on Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng

73
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Where is Gaillac AOC and what kind of wine does it produce?

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SW France. Diverse range of styles: bold red, dry and sweet white, sparkling wine

74
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Fitou AOC produces wines based on these grapes

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Grenache and Carignan

75
Q

t/f: France is the world’s leading producer of rose

76
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White Bandol is based on this grape

77
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50% of Corsica wine is bottled under this IGP

A

L’Ile de Beaute (Isle of Beauty)

78
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Main AOC of Corsica

A

Vin de Corse AOC

79
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Where is Vin de Corse?

A

Main AOC of Corsica

80
Q

VDN made in Corsica

A

Muscat du Cap Corse AOC

81
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prestigous subregion of Vin de Corse AOC

A

Coteaux du Cap Corse

82
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White Vin de Corse is based on this grape

A

Rolle aka Fermentino

83
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Red Vin de Corse is based on a blend of these 3 grapes

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Grenache, Sangiovese, Sciaccarello (aka Mammolo)

84
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t/f: sangiovese is commonly planted in Corsica

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