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France-Languedoc (Eastern) Flashcards

1
Q

Which regions of France are responsible for the majority of production?

A

Languedoc and Roussillon (together)

Then BDX behind them

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What is the general topography of Languedoc?

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Varied, coastal and Mountainous AOPs

Although quite diverse, overall exposition is 1 giant S facing amphitheater

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What are the primary Mtn Ranges of Languedoc?

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  • Montagne Noire NW Border of W Languedoc

- Corbières Hills in W of W Languedoc

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4
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What are the 2 overarching geo categories of Languedoc? What is the focus of both?

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Eastern Languedoc (Languedoc AOP)

Western Languedoc (smaller, high quality AOPs)

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5
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What are the borders of Languedoc AOP?

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Nîmes in the E to the Spanish Border

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6
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What is the VdPays category of Languedoc?

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IGP Pays d’Oc

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7
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What is the OG name of Languedoc AOP?

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Coteaux du Languedoc

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8
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Which sector of the Languedoc houses the majority of vineyards classified as Languedoc AOP?

A

Eastern

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9
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What are the styles produced in Languedoc AOP?

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R/W/R from Med grapes

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What are the basic requirements for R wine under Languedoc AOP?

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R=min 50% GSM + Lladoner Pelut

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11
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What grape found throughout the Languedoc in R blends is a relative of Grenache?

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Lladoner Pelut

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12
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How is most carignan traditionally vinified in Languedoc?

A

carbonic

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13
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How many Geo designations of Languedoc AOP are there? Which are most promising?

A

11, sometimes gain AOP status

As a matter of opinion, but
-Pézenas,
-Cabrières
Montpeyroux

all promising

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14
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Who are some primary producers of Languedoc AOP?

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Dom. Peyre Rose, Puech Noble (Rene Rostaing)

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15
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What are 2 most recent AOPs to be upgraded from Languedoc Geo Designations?

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Terrasses du Larzac (2014)
Le Clape (2015)
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16
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What styles of wine in Terrasses du Larzac?

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R only from GSM blends

17
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What is the primary soil of Terrasses du Larzac?

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Soils=Limestone, clay, pebbles

18
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What is the general topography of Terrasses du Larzac?

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Larzac Plateau

High winds, cold nights, relatively harsh environs

19
Q

Who is a producer in Terrasses du Larzac?

A

Dom. d’Aupilhac

20
Q

Which sector of the Languedoc is Clairette du Languedoc in? Styles of wine?

A

E

100% Clairette, W, Rancio, VdN

21
Q

Which sector of the Languedoc is Pic-St-Loup in? Styles of wine?

A

E

R/R from Med grapes

22
Q

When did Pic-St-Loup gain AOP status?

A

2017

23
Q

What is the major geo feature of Pic-St-Loup?

A

Montagne de l’Hortus

24
Q

Which sector of the Languedoc is Picpoul de Pinet in? Styles of wine?

A

E

W from 100% Picquepoul (Picpoul)

25
Q

Where specifically is Picpoul de Pinet in the Languedoc? Soils?

A

Coastal AOP in E Languedoc

Sandy soils, lagoon near Port town of Sète

26
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What is the nickname coined in the media for Picpoul de Pinet?

A

Muscadet of the Midi

27
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What are the 3 VdN AOPs of E Languedoc? Which is most encountered in the Int’l market?

A
  • Muscat de Mireval
  • Muscat de Lunel
  • Muscat de Frontignan (Most common)
28
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Which 2 VdN AOPs of Languedoc produce “Muscat de Nöel?” What is this?

A

Muscat de Lunel
Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois

VdN Muscat de Nöel
is bottled no later than Dec 1 of harvest year

29
Q

Which fortified AOP of Languedoc allows for both VdN and VdL? From which varietal?

A

Muscat de Frontignan

100% Muscat à PG

30
Q

Which AOP of E Languedoc is the furthest W?

A

Faugères

31
Q

What styles of wine in Faugères?

A

R/W/R from Med grapes

32
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What is the soil of Faugères?

A

schist

33
Q

Who are primary producers of Faugères?

A

Léon Barral

Mas d’Alezon

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