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France-Nothern Rhône-Condrieu, St. Joseph Flashcards

1
Q

What styles of wine produced in Condrieu?

A

still dry whites from 100% Viognier

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soil of Condrieu?

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decomposed granite w/ powdery mica (arzelle)

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Who is the godfather of Condrieu?

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Georges Vernay

believed that most cuttings of viognier in the world come from his vines

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Who are primary producers of Condrieu?

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Georges Vernay, Yves Couilleron, André Perret

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What is monopole inside Condrieu?

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Château Grillet

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Who is past and current owner of Ch. Grillet?

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Owned by François Pinault (purchased from Neyret-Gachet in 2011)

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Which region of N. Rhône overlaps w/ Condrieu?

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St. Joseph

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8
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When was the AOP of St Joe detrimentally extended?

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1971

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9
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What are the general geo limits of St. Joe?

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Through part of Condrieu down to St. Péray

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What is the N most commune of St Joe?

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St. Pierre de Boeuf (also for Condrieu)

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What is the historical center of the St Joseph region?

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village of Tournon, commune of Mauves

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What is the largest AOP of N. Rhône?

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St Joe

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What is the soil structure of St Joe?

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granite, sand, clay

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Which 2 regions of N. Rhône have the highest percentage of clay?

A

St Joe

Crozes

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What is the exposure of most vineyards of St Joe? Importance?

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E facing

lose a few hours of afternoon sun, one of the reasons it is considered more basic region

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What are the primary reasons why St Joe is considered a more entry level region?

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  • E facing vineyards
  • higher portion of clay in soils
  • heavy AOP extension to flatlands
17
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What are styles of St Joe?

A

R/W from Syrah +10% max mars/rous

18
Q

Who are most important producers of St Joe?

A

Raymond Trollat, Pierre Gonon, Dom. Coursodon, Pierre Gaillard, JL Chave

19
Q

Who now farms most of Trollat’s vines? When were they purchased?

A

Pierre Gonon in 2005

  • VV bottling from his Syrah vines
  • 100+ yr old Chasselas as VdF

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