France-Provence Flashcards
Who were the first to produce wine in Provence?
Phoenicians (Greeks) settled Massalia (Marseille) in 600 BCE
Who owned Provence through most of the 1700s?
Republic of Sardegna
What was the major development of the 1800s that allowed for Provence to economically thrive? How?
Railway link in late 1800s allowed for increased tourism
Name some major vacay destinations of Provence
Côte d’Azur, St. Tropez, Marseille, Nice…
What is the climate of Provence?
Mediterranean
Why is organic/biodynamic viti so prominent in Provence?
firmly Mediterranean climate leaves little concern of rot, mold
What are the primary départements of Provence?
Var
Bouches-du-Rhône
Which region is Provence connected to on the E border?
W edge of Liguria, Italy
What is the predominant soil type of Provence
limestone based
What is the most planted grape of Provence?
Grenache
What are best Vintages of Provence 00-present?
05, 15
What are the worst vintages of Provence 00-present?
00, 04, 13,14 (usually in cool, wet years)
Which region of Provence accounts for 2/3rds of production?
Côtes de Provence
what % of Côtes de Provence production is rosé
75%
What are accepted and prohibited methods of rosé production in Provence?
Accepted=Short skin contact, saignage, immediate pressing
Prohibited=blending R/W final wines to make a rosé
What is the traditional bottle shape of Côtes de Provence rosé?
hourglass shaped Skittle
What 2 regions of FR have a Grand Cru Classé system?
BDX
Côtes de Provence
When was Grand Cru Classé system of Côtes de Provence enacted?
1955
How many estates were originally and modernly classified in Côtes de Provence Grand Cru Classé? Name a few
23 OG, 18 now
Ch. Minuty, Clos Cibone
What are sub-zones for Côtes de Provence?
- La Londe
- Pierrefeu (2012)
- St.-Victoire
- Fréjus
- Notre-Dame des Anges (2019)
What is the major mountain of Côtes de Provence?
Montagne de St. Victoire
What is the most recent sub-zone of Côtes de Provence?
Notre-Dam des Anges
Who are primary producers of Côtes de Provence?
Ch. Minuty, Clos Cibonne, Ch. La Côste, Ch. d’Esclans
What is the most expensive still dry rosé in the world?
Ch. d’Esclans Garrus
What is the soil of Bandol?
limestone, sandy marl, sandstone
What is the département of Bandol?
Var
Where does Bandol take it’s name?
port town of Bandol