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France - Northern Rhône Flashcards

1
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What are the two regions of the Rhône Valley?

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Northern Rhône (Rhône septentrionale)

Southern Rhône (Rhône méridionale)

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When was the Southern Rhône first hit by phylloxera?

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1863 (First quality winegrowing region in France to be affected)

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When did Châteauneuf-du-Pape achieve AOP status?

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1936 (First in France)

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4
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What is the climate of the Southern Rhône?

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Mediterranean

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What is the climate of the Northern Rhône?

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Continental

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What is the Mistral?

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A strong south-blowing wind that affects both areas of the Rhône Valley. It is strong enough to strip vines. It also keeps vineyards dry (preventing the formation of mold and mildew)

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What is the general soil composition of the Northern Rhône?

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Granite and schist

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What is the predominate soil type in Côte-Rôtie?

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Granite and schist

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What is the predominate soil type in Condrieu?

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Granite and schist

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What is the predominate soil type in Hermitage?

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Granite and schist

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How does soil composition change as one moves towards St-Joseph/ Crozes-Hermitage/ and St-Peráy?

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Clay content increases

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12
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What is the primary grape of the Northern Rhône?

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Syrah

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13
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What is a foudre in the Rhône Valley?

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A large wooden vat used for aging wine. Much larger than a barrique

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14
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What are the appellations for Syrah in the Northern Rhône?

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Hermitage AOP

Crozes-Hermitage AOP

Cornas AOP

Côte-Rôtie AOP

St-Joseph AOP

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15
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Hermitage AOP?

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Red

White

Vin de paille

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16
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Hermitage AOP?

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Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

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17
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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Hermitage AOP?

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Minimum 85% Syrah

Maximum 15% Marsanne and/or Roussanne

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18
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What is the encépagement requirement for vin de paille in Hermitage AOP?

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Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

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19
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Crozes-Hermitage AOP?

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Red

White

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20
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Crozes-Hermitage AOP?

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Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Crozes-Hermitage AOP?

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Minimum 85% Syrah

Maximum 15% Marsanne and/or Roussanne

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22
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Cornas AOP?

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Red

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23
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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Cornas AOP?

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100% Syrah

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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Côte-Rôtie AOP?

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Red

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25
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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Côte-Rôtie AOP?

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Minimum 80% Syrah

Maximum 20% Viognier

26
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Saint-Joseph AOP?

27
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Saint-Joseph AOP?

A

Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

28
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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Saint-Joseph AOP?

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Minimum 90% Syrah

Maximum 10% Marsanne and/or Roussanne

29
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What is the benefit of co-fermenting red and white grapes?

A

Stabilizes red wine’s color

Moderates tannin extraction

30
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What is the northernmost appellation in the Rhône Valley?

A

Côte-Rôtie

31
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How steep can the slopes of Côte-Rôtie be?

A

55% or more

32
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In which appellation is E. Guigal located?

A

Côte-Rôtie

33
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What two slopes are considered the heart of Côte-Rôtie?

A

Côte Brune

Côte Blonde

34
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Who produces wines from the vineyard La Landonne?

35
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Who are the major producers of Hermitage?

A

Jean-Louis Chave

Delas

M. Chapoutier

Jaboulet

36
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What are some important climats in Hermitage?

A

L’Hermite

Le Méal

Les Bessards

Gréffieux

Beaume

Péléat

37
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What is the soil composition of Cornas AOP?

38
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What are the four major lieux-dits of Cornas AOP?

A

Les Reynards

La Côte

Les Chaillot

Les Mazards

39
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What is the smallest appellation in the Northern Rhône?

A

Cornas AOP

40
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How large is Cornas AOP in hectares?

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131 hectares

41
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Who is the standard-bearer of traditional wines in Cornas AOP?

A

Auguste Clape

42
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Saint-Péray AOP?

A

White

Sparkling white

43
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Saint-Péray AOP?

A

Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

44
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What is the encépagement requirement for sparkling white wine in Saint-Péray AOP?

A

Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion). Méthode traditionelle

45
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Condrieu AOP?

46
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Condrieu AOP?

A

100% Viognier

47
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What are some important producers in Condrieu AOP?

A

Georges Vernay

Yves Cuilleron

André Perret

48
Q

Where in the Northern Rhône is Château Grillet AOP located?

A

Within Condrieu AOP

49
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Château Grillet AOP?

50
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Château Grillet AOP?

A

100% Viognier

51
Q

Who owns the monopole Château Grillet AOP?

A

Francois Pinault

52
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Coteaux de Die AOP?

53
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Coteaux de Die AOP?

A

100% Clairette

54
Q

What two styles of sparkling wine are produced in Clairette de Die AOP?

A

Méthode traditionelle

Méthode Dioise ancestrale

55
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What is the encépagement requirement for méthode traditionelle wine in Clairette de Die AOP?

A

100% Clairette

56
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What is the encépagement requirement for méthode Dioise ancestrale wine in Clairette de Die AOP?

A

Minimum 75% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Maximum 25% Clairette

57
Q

What color(s) of wine are permitted in Crémant de Die AOP?

A

Sparkling white

58
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Crémant de Die AOP?

A

Minimum 55% Clairette

Minimum 10% Aligoté

5-10% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

59
Q

What color(s) of wine are permitted in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?

A

Red

White

Rosé

60
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?

A

Chardonnary and Aligoté (either in any proportion)

61
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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?

A

Minimum 75% Gamay

Maximum 25% blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah

62
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What is the encépagement requirement for rosé in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?

A

Minimum 75% Gamay

Maximum 25% blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah

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