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1
Q

Where is Clos St Hune

A

In Rosacker grand Cru

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2
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Who produces Clos St Hune

A

Trimbach

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3
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What is the soil type of Clos St Hune

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Muschelkalk
Marly Limestone

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4
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What is the soil type of Rangen

A

Volcanic

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5
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What is the soil type of Rosacker

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Dolomitic Limestone

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6
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What is the soil type of Brand

A

Granite

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7
Q

What varieties of Muscat are allowed in Alsace

A

Muscat Blanc a Petits grains
Muscat a petits grains Rose
Muscat Ottonel

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8
Q

What are the noble grapes of Alsace

A

Riesling
Muscat
Pinot gris
Gewürztraminer

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9
Q

What is the minimum ageing requirements for Cremant d’Alsace

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Min 9 months on lees
Min 12 months total

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10
Q

What grand crus of Alsace allows blends

A

Altenberg de Bergheim
Kaefferkopf

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11
Q

What wines can be labelled as variety in Alsace

A

Riesling
Pinot gris
Gewürztraminer
Muscat
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Pinot Blanc
Pinot Noir
Chasselas
Sylvaner

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12
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What is Savagnin known as in Alsace?

A

Klevener

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13
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Where can Savagnin be found in Alsace

A

in the Bas Rhin:
heiligenstein
Obernai
Bourgheim
Gertwiller
Goxwiller

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14
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Name the two common blends found in Alsace

A

Gentil
Edelzwicker

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15
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of VT Riesling

A

14.5%

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16
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of VT Muscat

A

14.5%

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17
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of VT Pinot gris

A

16%

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18
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of VT Gewürztraminer

A

16%

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19
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of SGN Riesling & Muscat

A

16.4%

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20
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of SGN Pinot gris & Gewürztraminer

A

18.2%

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21
Q

What is the smallest grand cru in Alsace

A

Kanzlerberg

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22
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What is the largest grand Cru in Alsace

A

Schlossberg

23
Q

What is the size of Schlossberg

A

80.3ha

24
Q

What is the size of Kanzlerberg

A

3.23ha

25
Q

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Riesling in Alsace

A

10%

26
Q

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Muscat in Alsace

A

9.5%

27
Q

What is the minimum potential alcohol for gewurtztraminer in Alsace

A

11.5%

28
Q

Who produces clos des Capucins

A

Domaine Weinbach

29
Q

Where is clos des Capucins situated

A

below schlossberg

30
Q

Who produces Clos st Urbain

A

Zind-Humbrecht

31
Q

In which grand cru is Clos St Urbain situated

A

Rangen

32
Q

What is the minimum Must Weight in Alsace for VT Riesling

A

244g/l

33
Q

What is the minimum must weight in Alsace for VT Gewurztraminer & pinot gris

A

270g/l

34
Q

What is the minimum Must Weight in Alsace for SGN Riesling

A

276g/l

35
Q

What is the minimum Must Weight in Alsace for SGN Gewurztraminer

A

306g/l

36
Q

Who owns Clos st Landelin

A

the Muré Family

37
Q

Where is Clos st Landelin situated

A

Within Vorbourg Grand Cru

38
Q

When did Alsace achieve AOC status

A

1962

39
Q

Name the 3 Clos owned by Zind-Umbrecht OUTSIDE of Grand cru Appelations

A

Clos Hauserer
Clos Jebsal
Clos Windsbuhl

40
Q

When was Alsace Grand Cru first decreed

A

1975

41
Q

What was Alsace’s first Grand Cru

A

Schlossberg

42
Q

What Clos are situated within Rangen Grand Cru

A

Clos St Urbain
Clos St Theobald

43
Q

What are the blending requirements for Kaefferkopf?

A

60-80% Gewurztraminer
10-40% Riesling
Max 30% Pinot gris
Max 10% Muscat

44
Q

What are the blending requirements for Altenberg de Bergheim

A

50-70% Riesling
10-25% Pinot Gris
10-25% Gewürz
Max 10% combined others that must be planted before 2005

45
Q

What Alsace Grand cru is a historical vineyard for Sylvaner

A

Zotzenberg

46
Q

What are the two first grand cru in Alsace for Pinot Noir

A

Hengst
Kirchberg de Barr

47
Q

Where is Kirchberg de Barr located

A

Bas Rhin

48
Q

When Were the AOP for VT and SGN established

A

1984

49
Q

What is the synonym of Pinot Blanc in Alsace

A

Klevner

50
Q

What is the synonym of Chasselas in Alsace

A

Gutedel

51
Q

What is the 51st Grand Cru of Alsace

A

Kaefferkopf

52
Q

When was the last Grand Cru of Alsace promoted

A

2007

53
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A

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