France

Question 1

What does AOP stand for?

Answer 1

Appelation de Origen Protegee

Question 2

What is the big region in Burgundy called?

Answer 2

Cote d’Or

Question 3

What are the varietals of the Loire?

Answer 3

Cab Franc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet

Question 4

A Minstrel is…

Answer 4

Wind that affects the vineyards of the Rhone

Question 5

What’s the main grape of Sancerre?

Answer 5

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

What’s the main grape of Chablis?

Answer 6

Chardonnay

Question 7

What are the main grape of Sauternes?

Answer 7

Semillion, Sauv. Blanc, Muscadelle. Botrytis.

Question 8

What is the main grape of Cote Rotie?

Answer 8

Syrah

Question 9

Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape in what blend?

Answer 9

Left bank Bordeaux

Question 10

Chateau Latour is what?

Answer 10

First growth

Question 11

What is the difference between Pouilly Fume and Pouilly Fuisse, and what regions are they in?

Answer 11

Fume: Sauv Blanc, Loire Valley
Fuisse: Chardonnay, Burgundy

Question 12

What grape is in Northern Rhone?

Answer 12

Syrah, Viognier

Question 13

What’s the climate in southern Rhone? What will this do to the wine?

Answer 13

Mediterranean. Higher alcohol, fuller body.

Question 14

What’s the climate in Champagne and Burgundy?

Answer 14

Continental (cold, severe winters).

Question 15

What’s the climate in Loire and Bordeaux?

Answer 15

Maritime (rainy/humid). The Gulfstream keeps the region from being too harsh.

Question 16

Name SIX elements of France’s wine laws.

Answer 16

1. Area of production.
2. Varietals grown
3. Yield
4. Vineyard practices
5. Degree of alcohol
6. Winemaking practices
7. Tasting & Analysis
8. Varietal labeling

Question 17

Name France’s Quality Levels.

Answer 17

AOP/AOC: Best
IGP or VDP
Vin De France

Question 18

What are the 4 AOC designations?

Answer 18

Large region, district, village, Premier/Grand Cru

Question 19

What’s distinct about Alsace?

Answer 19

Labels are done by varietals.
Vosges Mountains. Rhine in the East.
White wines.
No oak.

Question 20

What are the 4 noble varietals of Alsace?

Answer 20

Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Muscat
Pinot Gris

Question 21

What is the famous blended wine in Alsace?

Answer 21

Edelzwicker

Question 22

What are the 2 Grand Cru regions in Alsace?

Answer 22

Bas Rhine, Haut Rhine

Question 23

What’s the principal soil type of the Loire Valley, Champagne and Burgundy regions?

Answer 23

Kimmeridgian. ESPECIALLY CHABLIS.

Question 24

What are winemaking properties called in Burgundy?

Answer 24

Domaines

Question 25

What are winemaking properties called in Bordeaux?

Answer 25

Chauteaux

Question 26

What are the regions of Burgundy?

Answer 26

Chablis Cote d'Or (Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune) Cote Maconnais, Chalonaise, Beaujolais

Question 27

In Burgundy, the multiple producers making Grand Cru are designated by...?

Answer 27

Vineyard

Question 28

In which region are the vineyards broken up into small plots and rows?

Answer 28

Burgundy

Question 29

What are the appellations in Burgundy?

Answer 29

Regional, Village, Premier Cru, Grand Cru

Question 30

Which region is known for high acid, racy whites?

Answer 30

Chablis

Question 31

What varietals are associated with Chablis?

Answer 31

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay

Question 32

What varietals are associated with Cote de Nuit?

Answer 32

Pinot Noir

Question 33

In what region do they co-ferment grapes?

Answer 33

Northern Rhone (Hermitage, St. Joseph, Cote Rotie)

Question 34

What region is associated with GSM?

Answer 34

Southern Rhone

Question 35

What are the big stones in the Southern Rhone called?

Answer 35

Galets

Question 36

What are the 3 main rivers in the Bordeaux Region?

Answer 36

1. Gironde (LB) 2. Dordonge (RB) 3. Garonne (EDM)

Question 37

What 3 white grapes are associated with Bordeaux?

Answer 37

1. Sauv Blanc 2. Semillion 3. Muscadelle

Question 38

What is another name for Muscadet?

Answer 38

Melone de Bourgogne

Question 39

Where are Pouilly Fume and Sancerre?

Answer 39

Upper Loire

Question 40

What are the 2 main grapes of Burgundy?

Answer 40

Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

Question 41

What is the name of a small individual vineyard plot with its own climate?

Answer 41

Climat

Question 42

In the Loire, what are the two main grapes for white and the main red grape?

Answer 42

Chenin Blanc, Melon de Borgogne, Gamay

Question 43

What (zoo) commune makes a famous sweet wine?

Answer 43

Bonnezeaux

Question 44

What famous mountain range is found in Alsace? What is the effect called?

Answer 44

Vosges. Rain shadow.

Question 45

What is the smallest appellation in the Northern Rhone and what varietal do they produce?

Answer 45

Chateau-Grillet, Viognier

Question 46

What is on every bottle of Chateau Neufdepape?

Answer 46

Papal seal w/crossed keys

Question 47

What is the main grape in the Southern Rhone?

Answer 47

Grenache

Question 48

Which region in the Rhone produces ONLY rose?

Answer 48

Tavel

Question 49

Where will you find Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Loire?

Answer 49

Upper Loire