France-Languedoc (Eastern) Flashcards
Which regions of France are responsible for the majority of production?
Languedoc and Roussillon (together)
Then BDX behind them
What is the general topography of Languedoc?
Varied, coastal and Mountainous AOPs
Although quite diverse, overall exposition is 1 giant S facing amphitheater
What are the primary Mtn Ranges of Languedoc?
- Montagne Noire NW Border of W Languedoc
- Corbières Hills in W of W Languedoc
What are the 2 overarching geo categories of Languedoc? What is the focus of both?
Eastern Languedoc (Languedoc AOP)
Western Languedoc (smaller, high quality AOPs)
What are the borders of Languedoc AOP?
Nîmes in the E to the Spanish Border
What is the VdPays category of Languedoc?
IGP Pays d’Oc
What is the OG name of Languedoc AOP?
Coteaux du Languedoc
Which sector of the Languedoc houses the majority of vineyards classified as Languedoc AOP?
Eastern
What are the styles produced in Languedoc AOP?
R/W/R from Med grapes
What are the basic requirements for R wine under Languedoc AOP?
R=min 50% GSM + Lladoner Pelut
What grape found throughout the Languedoc in R blends is a relative of Grenache?
Lladoner Pelut
How is most carignan traditionally vinified in Languedoc?
carbonic
How many Geo designations of Languedoc AOP are there? Which are most promising?
11, sometimes gain AOP status
As a matter of opinion, but
-Pézenas,
-Cabrières
Montpeyroux
all promising
Who are some primary producers of Languedoc AOP?
Dom. Peyre Rose, Puech Noble (Rene Rostaing)
What are 2 most recent AOPs to be upgraded from Languedoc Geo Designations?
Terrasses du Larzac (2014) Le Clape (2015)
What styles of wine in Terrasses du Larzac?
R only from GSM blends
What is the primary soil of Terrasses du Larzac?
Soils=Limestone, clay, pebbles
What is the general topography of Terrasses du Larzac?
Larzac Plateau
High winds, cold nights, relatively harsh environs
Who is a producer in Terrasses du Larzac?
Dom. d’Aupilhac
Which sector of the Languedoc is Clairette du Languedoc in? Styles of wine?
E
100% Clairette, W, Rancio, VdN
Which sector of the Languedoc is Pic-St-Loup in? Styles of wine?
E
R/R from Med grapes
When did Pic-St-Loup gain AOP status?
2017
What is the major geo feature of Pic-St-Loup?
Montagne de l’Hortus
Which sector of the Languedoc is Picpoul de Pinet in? Styles of wine?
E
W from 100% Picquepoul (Picpoul)
Where specifically is Picpoul de Pinet in the Languedoc? Soils?
Coastal AOP in E Languedoc
Sandy soils, lagoon near Port town of Sète
What is the nickname coined in the media for Picpoul de Pinet?
Muscadet of the Midi
What are the 3 VdN AOPs of E Languedoc? Which is most encountered in the Int’l market?
- Muscat de Mireval
- Muscat de Lunel
- Muscat de Frontignan (Most common)
Which 2 VdN AOPs of Languedoc produce “Muscat de Nöel?” What is this?
Muscat de Lunel
Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois
VdN Muscat de Nöel
is bottled no later than Dec 1 of harvest year
Which fortified AOP of Languedoc allows for both VdN and VdL? From which varietal?
Muscat de Frontignan
100% Muscat à PG
Which AOP of E Languedoc is the furthest W?
Faugères
What styles of wine in Faugères?
R/W/R from Med grapes
What is the soil of Faugères?
schist
Who are primary producers of Faugères?
Léon Barral
Mas d’Alezon
