France II: Rhône Valley

Question 1

Where do we find the AOCs St-Peray, Saint-Joseph and Cornas?

Answer 1

Northern Rhône

Question 2

Which white varietals are permitted in the Northern Rhône?

Answer 2

Marsanne, Viognier, and Roussanne

Question 3

What red varietal is permitted in the Northern Rhône?

Answer 3

Syrah

Question 4

Which is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône?

Answer 4

Crozes-Hermitage

Question 5

Which is the largest appellation in the Southern Rhône?

Answer 5

Côtes du Rhône

Question 6

What varietals are allowed in AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Answer 6

Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Muscardin, Syrah, Terret noir, Vaccarèse, Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette blanche, Picardan, Roussanne, and Picpou

Question 7

Which Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer is known for using all of the allowed varieties in their Rouge AOC wine?

Answer 7

Château Beaucastel

Question 8

Which is the only Rhône appellation that is exclusively for rosé wines:

Answer 8

Tavel

Question 9

What is the climate classification of Southern Rhône?

Answer 9

Maritime “Mediterranean”

Question 10

What are the only two grapes allowed in Còte Ròtie?

Answer 10

Syrah & Viognier

Question 11

Name the largest white wine appellation in the Northern Rhône.

Answer 11

Condrieu

Question 12

Which region in the Northern Rhone is known for its Full bodied, rich, tannic Syrah that can evolve for decades,15-40-year potential?

Answer 12

Hermitage

Question 13

Which grape variety in the Rhône produces a sweet wine with perfectly balanced acidity and a long finish?

Answer 13

Muscat à Petits Grains

Question 14

Name the strong wind cycle that whistles down from Alsace in the north and cools the vineyards of the Northern Rhône.

Answer 14

Mistral