France - Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon

Question 1

This region is the birthplace of French wine

Answer 1

Provence

Question 2

Three-quarters of Provencal wine is this:

Answer 2

Côtes de Provence Rose

Question 3

La Londe, Pierrefeu, Sainte-Victoire, and Fréjus are what?

Answer 3

The four subzone designations for rose and red in Provence.

Question 4

Bandol is the only appellation in France to require focus on the this grape.

Answer 4

Mourvèdre

Question 5

Provençal rosés may be bottled in a traditional, hourglass-shaped _____ bottle.

Answer 5

skittle

Question 6

Which style of wine is produced as Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?

Answer 6

Fortified

Question 7

How many estates in Côtes de Provence AOP were originally classified as grand cru classé?

Answer 7

23

Question 8

Ajaccio and _____ are the two communal appellations of Corsica.

Answer 8

Patrimonio

Question 9

In which Provence appellation does Château Simone produce wine?

Answer 9

Palette

Question 10

All of the following are geographical designations of Côtes de Provence AOP, except:

A. Sainte-Victoire

B. Fréjus

C. La Londe

D. Lesquerde

E. Pierrefeu

Answer 10

D. Lesquerde

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a geographical designation of Corse AOP?

A. Calvi

B. Figari

C. Porto-Vecchio

D. Sartène

E. Ajaccio

Answer 11

E. Ajaccio

Question 12

Vin de Corse varietal:

A Nielluccio

B Clairette

C Rolle

D Marsanne

Answer 12

A Nielluccio

Question 13

Cassis varietal:

A Nielluccio

B Clairette

C Rolle

D Marsanne

Answer 13

D Marsanne

Question 14

Bandol varietal:

A Nielluccio

B Clairette

C Rolle

D Marsanne

Answer 14

B Clairette

Question 15

Bellet varietal:

A Nielluccio

B Clairette

C Rolle

D Marsanne

Answer 15

C Rolle

Question 16

Languedoc-Roussillon produces what percentage of France’s total wine production?

Answer 16

30%

Question 17

Fitou is embedded into the larger Languedoc and _____ AOPs.

Answer 17

Corbières

Question 18

Rivesaltes “grenat” wines are based entirely on the _____ grape.

Answer 18

Grenach

Question 19

Riversaltes means what in the Catalan language?

Answer 19

High rivers

Question 20

What is the minimum actual alcohol for vin doux naturel wines?

Answer 20

15%

Question 21

Wines from Picpoul de Pinet AOP must be 100% Picpoul. T/F

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the minimum aging requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru?

Answer 22

30 months in barrel

Question 23

Bordeaux varieties are primarily found in which appellation?

A. Corbières

B. Minervois

C. Maury

D. Collioure

E. Malepère

Answer 23

E. Malepère

Question 24

Maritime and Montagneux are sectors of the _____ appellation.

Answer 24

Fitou

Question 25

The oldest vineyards of Southwest France are found in which appellation?

Answer 25

Gaillac

Question 26

The Gros Manseng grape is better suited than Petit Manseng to sweet passerillage wines of Jurançon AOP. T/F

Question 27

Style(s) of wine permitted in Marcillac AOP.

Answer 27

Dry Red Dry Rose

Question 28

All of the following grapes are permitted in Côtes de Duras, except: A. Cot B. Merlot C. Muscadelle D. Tannat

Answer 28

D. Tannat

Question 29

List Béarn, Brulhois, Côtes du Milau, Tursan in geographic order from west to east.

Answer 29

Béarn Tursan Brulhois Côtes du Milau

Question 30

Excluding Languedoc and Roussillon, Bergerac produces the most AOP wine in Southwest France. T/F

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Domaine Lapeyre is located in which appellation? A. Béarn B. Fronton C. Madiran D. Marcillac

Answer 31

A. Béarn

Question 32

Principle grapes is used in Bergerac

Answer 32

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 33

What year did Madiran receive AOP status?

Answer 33

1948

Question 34

Select the northernmost appellation. A. Palette B. Bandol C. Bellet D. Pierrevert

Answer 34

D. Pierrevert

Question 35

Maury AOP: * What style of wines come from here? * What grapes are used? * What kind of dish would you pair with them?

Answer 35

Vin Doux Natural * Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Tourbat with the following accessory grapes - Syrah, Carignan, Muscat à Petits Grains, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Macabeu * Pair with rich cheeses, dark chocolate, desserts, nuts Sec (as of 2011) * Grenache 60-80%, with Carignan, Mourvedre, Syrah, and no more than 10% Lladoner Pelut * Pork, game, mushrooms, rich cheeses,