France - Languedoc-Roussillon Flashcards
Which are the tiers for classification used in Languedoc?
-Structure of 5 Cru (Terroirs d’Ambition)
-27 Grand Vins de Languedoc
-Languedoc AOP
Which are the 5 Crus of Languedoc?
Minervois La Laviniere
Corbieres-Boutenac
La Clape
Pic-Saint Loup
Terrasses du Larzac
Describe Minervois region and its wines
North of Languedoc.
Limestone soil.
Red GSM blend
1 Cru La Liviniere
Small % rose and white
Where is Corbieres and what is the main soil characteristic?
Situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Mainly sand and clay soil.
Describe Corbieres wines
Main red variety is Carignan (max. 50%),
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Lladoner Pelut.
Generally standard quality with outstanding Corbieres Boutenac AOC Cru (min. 30% Carignan)
Describe La Clape and its wines
On the coast, with limestone and clay soil.
Cru status for reds from GSM blend.
Whites from min. 60% Bourbolenc and Grenache Blanc
Describe Pic Saint Loup and its wines
Most northerly Cru status appellation. Mediterranean with high plateau of stone with limestone.
Min. 90% SGM plus max. 10% Cinsault & Carignan
Describe Terrasses de Larzac and its wines
Southwest from Pic Saint Loup.
Cru status
Red only from SGM with small percentage of Cinsault & Carignan.
Typical soil is ‘Ruffes’, red rock soil high in iron oxide
Describe Faugeres and its wines
Southwest from Terrasses du Laezac.
South facing schist slopes.
Reds from GSM blend
Which are the 2 areas of Fitou?
Fitou Maritime (near the coast)
Fitou Montagneux (inland, higher elevation)
Describe Fitou wines
min. 60% Carignan (main variety) with Grenache
min. 10% Syrah and Mourvedre
Which wines is Limoux famous for?
Sparkling wines from Mauzac grape.
Methode Traditionelle
Methode Dioise Ancestrale
Which are the 3 AOCs for sparkling wines in Limoux?
Blanquette de Limoux
Blanquette de Limoux Ancestrale
Cremant de Limoux
Which wines are produced in Picpoul de Pinet?
White from 100% Picpoul grape
Which wines can we find under Saint-Chinian AOC?
Good quality red, rose, white
Mainly reds from GSM blend
Which are the 2 villages and how are their wines?
(In Saint-Chinian AOC)
-Berlou (Carignan predominant)
-Roquebrun (min. 70% Syrah, Grenache)
Which wines can we find in Frontignan?
Muscat de Frontignan AOC, producing VDN and VDL from Muscat a Petit Grains.
Golden color with orange marmelade notes.
min. 252g/L VDN
min. 237g/L VDL
Which is the difference between VDN and VDL?
In VDL the ‘eu de vie’ (brandy) is added before the start of fermentation.
In VDN is added to arrest the fermentation.
Which is the main wine style in Roussillon?
VDN & VDL
Which wines are produced in Cotes du Roussillon?
Still dry reds, rose, whites.
Reds from GSM and Carignan
Whites from Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne
How many Villages can append their name to Cotes du Roussillon Villages appellation?
5
Where is Banyuls situated?
Most southern AOC in France
Steep terraced schistous slopes
How are this 3 wines made?
-Banyuls
-Banyuls Grand Cru
-Banyuls Rimage
-Banyuls min. 50% Grenache Noir
-Banyuls Grand Cru min. 75% Grenache Noir plus Grenache Blanc and Gris
min. 30 months matured
-Banyuls Rimage is mature min. 12 months
Which wines are produced in Maury?
Red, white, rose VDN
Similar style to Banyuls
Which are the main grape varietals in Rivesaltes?
Grenache Noir
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris
Muscat
Describe the following 3 wines:
-Rivesaltes Ambre
-Rivesaltes Grenat
-Rivesaltes Tuile
-Ambre only from white grapes, oxidated for min. 30 months.
-Grenat is from min. 75% Grenache, matured min. 1 year in wood and 3 months in bottle.
-Tuile is from min. 50% Grenache, matured min. 2 years in wood
What does ‘Hors d’Age’ means?
Indicates that the wine has been matured for min. 5 years.
Only for Rivesaltes Grenat or Ambre
Describe Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC
Wine from Muscat a Petit Grains or Muscat d’Alexandria.
Only white or rose
What is Rivesaltes Rancio AOC?
When Rivesaltes wines are maderized, due to long time in wood or even in demi-johns left in the sun.
What is the general appellation for the entire Languedoc-Roussillon region?
Pays d’Oc IGP
