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France: Provence & Corsica Flashcards

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Describe the climate of Provence.

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Warm, mediterranean
Adequate rainfall (around 550ml)
Cool Mistral wind provides cooling influence and reduces the risk of fungal disease.

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What characteristics do the best sites of Provence feature?

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The best sites for consistent yields are those that have shelter from the Mistral. Altitudes up to 400 m in inland sites also provide a moderating influence on warm summer temperatures.

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How are vines typically managed in Provence?

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Bush vines are being progressively replaced by trellising

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What methods of rosé production are used in Provence?

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Direct pressing and short maceration

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Outline the typical fermentation process of Provence rosé.

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  • Protective winemaking Wine is handled chilled (4°C) to protect from oxygen
  • Vessel Stainless steel tanks
  • Yeast Majority use cultured yeast
  • Temperature Cool, 14-18°C
  • MLF Blocked to retain acidity
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Do Provence rosés typically see lees maturation?

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Yes.
* 2-3 months on the lees in stainless steel for the majority of wines.
* Some producers carry out 8-10 months of lees ageing for texture

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What are the sub-zones of Côtes de Provence AOC?

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Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Pierrefeu, Notre-Dame des Anges

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What are the principal black varieties for Côtes de Provence AOC?

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Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Tibouren

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What is the area under vine of Côtes de Provence AOC?

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20,000ha

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How much does rosè production account for in Côtes de Provence AOC?

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95%

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What are the max. permitted yields for Côtes de Provence AOC? Average?

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55hL/ha
Average is around 45hL/ha

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What are the max. permitted yields for Côtes de Provence AOC with a sub-zone designation?

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50hL/ha
Pierrefeu is 45hL/ha for rouge

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What are the accessory white grape varieties of Côtes de Provence Rouge and Rosè?

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Clairette, Sémillon, Ugni Blanc, and Vermentino

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How much can white grape varieties account for in a Côtes de Provence rosé blend?

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Up to 20% if Vermentino is included.
Up to 10% if Vermentino is NOT included

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What are the principal varieties for Côtes de Provence AOC Blanc?

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Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sémillon, Vermentino, and Verdejo

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Name three ‘Grand Cru’ producers of Côtes de Provence AOC.

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Château Minuty
Clos Cibonne
Domaine de la Croix

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Where is Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC located?

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North west of Marseille

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Where is Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC located?

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North east of Marseille, wedged between Côtes de Provence areas

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What styles of wines are made in Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC?

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  • Whites based on Vermentino
  • Reds and rosès based on Grenache, Syrah, Mouvédre, Cinsault and Counoise (rosé with up to 20% whites).
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What are the max. permitted yields for:
* Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC
* Coteaux Varios-en-Provence AOC?

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  • 60hL/ha
  • 55hL/ha
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What are the principal soils of Bandol AOC?

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Limestone, Sandy Marl, Sandstone

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What is the area under vine in Bandol AOC?

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Area under vine has reduced from 1,400 ha to fewer than 600ha in this century alone, due to a combination of competition for land and the difficulties of working on the slopes.

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What is the typical aspect of vineyards in Bandol AOC?

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South-facing towards the sea, protected from the wind

24
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What are the max. permitted yields for Bandol AOC?

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40hL/ha

25
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What are the principal white grape varieties of Bandol AOC?

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Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc

26
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What are the principal grape varieties for reds and rosès in Bandol AOC?

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Mourvèdre, plus Cinsault and Grenache

27
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Are the vineyards of Bandol AOC harvested with machinerary or manually?

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Hand-harvested by law

28
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What are the assemblage requirements for Bandol AOC rouge?

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Principal Varieties: 50-95% Mourvèdre, plus Cinsault and Grenache
Accessory Varieties: Carignan and Syrah (neither may exceed 10%)

29
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What are the élevage requirements for Bandol AOC rouge?

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Min. 18 months in wood, may not be released before May 1 of the second year following the harvest

30
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What are the assemblage requirements for Bandol AOC rosé?

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Principal Varieties: 20-95% Mourvèdre, plus Cinsault and Grenache
Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% combined Bourboulenc, Carignan, Clairette, Syrah, and Ugni Blanc (none of these five grapes may exceed 10%)

31
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What are the élevage requirements for Bandol AOC rosé and blanc?

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May not be released before March 1 of the year following the harvest

32
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What are the principal varieties for Bandol AOC Blanc?

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50-95% Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc

33
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Name three producers of Bandol AOC.

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  • Domaine Tempier
  • Domaine du Gros Noré
  • Château de Pibarnon
34
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How much of a role do co-operatives play in Bandol AOC? Example of Co-op?

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50% of total production
Les Vignerons de La Cadiérenne

35
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Where is Bellet AOC located?

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Provence
Surrounds the city of Nice

36
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What styles of wine are produced in Bellet AOC?

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Whites based on Vermentino
Reds and rosés from Braquet and Fuella Nera

37
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In which Provence appellation are Braquet and Fuella Nera the principal black varieties?

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Bellet AOC

38
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Where is Cassis AOC located?

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Provence, South West of Marseille

39
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What styles of wines are made in Cassis AOC?

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Whites based on Marsanne and Clairette
Reds and rosés based on Cinsault, Grenache and Mouvédre

40
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Name a producer from Bellet AOC.

A

Clos Saint-Vincent

41
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Name three producers of Cassis AOC.

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  • Clos Saint Magdeline
  • Domaine de la Ferme Blanche
  • Domaine du Bagnard
42
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Where is Les Baux-de-Provence AOC located?

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North west of Provence

43
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What styles of wines are produced in Les Baux-de-Provence AOP?

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Whites based on Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Vermentino
Rosés from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah
Reds from Grenache, Mouvédre and Syrah

44
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Where is Domaine Trevallon located?

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Les Baux-de-Provence AOC, but declassified

45
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What styles of wine does Domaine Trevallon produce?

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Reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
Whites based on Marsanne, Roussane, Grenache Blanc etc

46
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Where is Palette AOC located?

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Provence, north of Marseille.

47
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What styles of wine are produced in Palette AOC?

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Whites from Picardin (Araignan), Clairette, Bourboulenc, and Clairette
Reds and rosés based on Grenache, Mouvédre and Cinsault.

48
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In which Provence region is Picardin (Araignan) a principal grape variety?

A

Palette AOC

49
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Name a producer of Palette AOC.

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Château Simone

50
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How many estates are in the Côtes de Provence 1955 Grand Cru Classé classification?

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23

51
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Outline the domestic and export markets of Provence wines.

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58% sold in France
42% exported
US, UK and The Netherlands are the biggest export markets

52
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What are the most important grape varieties of Corsica?

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Black: Nielluccio, Grenache, Sciaccarello
White: Vermentino, Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc

53
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What is Vermentino known as in Corsica?

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Malvoisie de Corse

54
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What styles of wine are made under the Muscat du Cap Corse AOC?

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VDNs from Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains

55
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How many AOCs are there in Corsica?

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Seven

56
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Name a producer in Corsica.

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Domaine de Vaccelli

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