France Review MS- Ai Flashcards
What are the permitted wine styles of Languedoc AOP?
Blanc, Rose and Rouge
What are the white wine only AOPs of Languedoc?
Clairette du Languedoc
Cremant de Limoux
Limoux
Picpoul de Pinot
What are the permitted grapes for Cremant de Limoux? What is the aging for these wines?
Blanc and Rose
90% Combined Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, plus 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir. Must be aged 9 months on the lees and released 12 months after triage. 3.5 minimum atmospheres.
Which AOP is within Corbieres?
Fitou is within Corbieres. Fitou has two subregions: Fitou Maritime and Fitou Montagneux. Rouge only here from 80% Carignan, with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Soils here are schist, clay and limestone.
What is the subregion of Corbieres that is solely for red wine?
Corbieres Boutenac 2005
Carignan dominates. No variety more than 80%.
What are the two most recent regions to be upgraded to AOP in the Languedoc?
Terraces du Larzac in 2014
La Clape in 2015
Pic Saint Loup in 2017
What are the permitted wine styles in Limoux AOP? What are the regulations?
Blanc, Rouge and Mousseaux blanc
Blanc: Mauzac and Chardonnay
Rouge: 30% Merlot plus Cabernet and Cab Franc and Merlot
Method Ancestrale: 100% Mauzac- aged 9 months on the lees. 3.5 atmospheres.
Blanquette de Limoux: 90% Mauzac, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Aged two months on the lees.
What are all the Muscat AOPs of the Languedoc?
Muscat de Lunel
Muscat de Frontignan
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat-de-Saint-Jean de Minervois
What are the wine styles permitted in Malapere?
Rose from 50% Cabernet Franc
Rouge from 50% merlot
What are the wine styles of Pic St. Loup AOP?
Rose and Rouge from at least two vareties: Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, Monnastrel, Mourvèdre
What styles are permitted in Minervois?
Blanc, Rose and Rouge. This is in the Northern languedoc and uses Mediterranean grapes like Grenache 60%, and whites 80% combined Bourbelenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabean, Marsanne, Roussanne, Vermentino.
What is the subregion on Minervois that is only for red wine?
Minervois-la-Liviniere is rouge only from 60% Grenache.
What are the two crus of St. Chinian?
St. Chinian can produce wine from all three colors based on Grenache, Vermentino, Marsanne, Roussanne. The two crus are Berlou and Roquebrun.
Where would you find the estate Domaine Trevaillon? What type of wine is this?
Located in Les Beaux de Provence. 50/50 Cabernet and Syrah. Blanc is Marsanne, Roussanne and Chardonnay
Where would you find the winery Grange de Pere and what type of wine is this?
IGP Vin de Pays de l’Herault in the Languedoc. Technically part of the Terraces du Larzac. Known for their red wine blend from syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet and Counoise.
What are the grapes permitted in Cremant de Loire?
Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Arbois Cabernet Franc Grolleau; Grolleau Gris Pinot Cabernet Pineau d’Aunis
Name the general AOPs of the Loire Valley
Cremant de Loire
Rose de Loire
Name as many tributaries of the Loire River as possible
Vienne Cher Loir Indre Layon
Where is the Chateaumeillant AOP and what type of wine is made there?
It is in Central France and produces Vin Gris and Rouge wines from Gamay and Pinot Noir
If a bottle of Muscadet is labeled “Sur lie,” what does this mean?
Wine has been kept on its lees until March 1 the year following harvest and must be bottled the second year following harvest.
What are the three subregions of Muscadet Sevre et Maine?
Clisson
Gorges
Le Pallet
What is the grape of Saumur Puy Notre-Dame?
Cabernet Franc
What are the differences in soils in the subzones of Muscadet?
Clisson: granite
Gorges: clay and gabro
Le Pallet: Gneiss, Quartz and Gabro
What is the required minimum RS of Chaume 1er cru?
80g/l
Which of these four AOPs has the highest minimum RS? Chaume 1er cru Bonnezeaux Coteaux du Layon Quarts de Chaume
Quarts de Chaume is 85
Chaume 1er Cru is 80
Bonnezeaux is 51
Coteau de Layon is 34
What is the harvest yield permitted in Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume?
Bonnezeaux is 25hl/ha and Quarts de Chaume is 20hl/ha (this changed in 2011 from 25hl/ha)
What is the main grape in Cheverny AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the main grape in Cour Cheverney?
Ramoratin
Which river is closest to the Cheverny and Cour Cheverny AOPs?
The Layon River
Which AOP overlaps the Anjou Village Brissac AOP?
Coteau l’Aubance AOP shares the same 10 communes.
What is the grape for Coteau l’Aubance? Where is this AOP located?
This is located in Anjou in the Loire Valley and is 100% Chenin Blanc
What are the permitted wine styles in Chinon?
Blanc, Rose and Rouge.
What are the soil types found in Chinon?
Clay, Tuffeau and Varennes
What styles of wine are permitted in Borgeuil? From which grapes?
Rouge and Rose from Cabernet Franc
Wine style permitted for St. Nicolas de Borgeuil?
Rouge and Rose- this AOP is located in Touraine.
What grapes are permitted in Vouvray AOP?
Chenin blanc and Orbois
Touraine Noble Joie AOP is for what type of wine?
Vin Gris from 40% Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris
Where would you find the AOP Coteau de Loire and what style of wine is made there?
In Touraine. Pineau d’Aunis and Chenin blanc, Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Cot are permitted here. Blanc, Rose and Rouge wines all permitted.
Coteau de Vendemoix AOP is where and for what wines?
In Touraine for Blanc, Rose and Rouge wines
Rose: Pinot d’Aunis
Rouge: Pinot, Gamay and Pinot d’Aunis
Blanc: 100% Chenin Blanc
Name three AOPS in Touraine that produce 100% Chenin Blanc wines
Jasnieres
Coteau du Vendemoix
Savennieres
Montlouis-Sur-Loire
What styles of wine are permitted in Anjou AOP?
Blanc Rouge Rouge Primeur Anjou Gamay Anjou Gamay Primeur/Nouveau Vin Mousseaux Vin Mousseaux Rose
Please describe what styles of wine can be made from Coteaux de l’Aubance?
100% Chenin- sweet styles only. This is an Anjou AOP
34g/l RS
SGN
35hl/ha
What are the two soil types found in Anjou?
Anjou Noir- black schist
Anjou Blanc: Limestone
Name the rose only AOP in Anjou?
Cabernet d’Anjou
What are the villages that can append their name to Coteaux du Layon AOP?
Faye d’Anjou Rochefort-Sur-Loire Rablay-Sur-Layon St. Aubin de Luigne St. Lambert du Lattay Chaume
Top Loire vintages from 2000 on
2016 2015 2010 2009 2005 2003 2002
Most challenging vintage in Loire 2000 on
2013-hail 2012-frost 2011 2007 2006
What is the most famous slope in Condrieu?
Cote de Chery
How long has Viognier been in the Rhone Valley or Condrieu?
Many people say that Viognier was brought by Probus from Dalmatia in AD 281
What is Arzelle soil?
It is decomposed rock, mica and schist found in Condrieu
in what year was Condrieu AOP created?
1940
What is the only allowed training method in Condrieu?
Guyot
What are the challenges of grape growing n Condrieu?
Mildew, black rot and Esca Parasite (attacks wood)
What are the 7 communes of Condrieu?
Verin St. Michel-Sur-Rhone St. pierre de Boeuf Chavenay Maulleval Condrieu
Who purchased Clos de Tart in 2017?
Francois Pinault
Who purchased Clos des Lambrays in 2014?
LVMH
In which year was Y’quem not produced? 9 vintages
2012 1992 1974 1972 1964 1951 1930 1915 1910
What are the best sweet wine vintages in Bordeaux from 2000 on?
2015
2014
2009
2001
Tough sweet wine vintages in Bordeaux since 2000
2012 2007 2006 2004 2000
Best sweet wine vintages of Bordeaux from the 1990s
1995
1990
Worst 1990s vintages in Bordeaux for sweet wines?
1994- grey rot
1993
1992- rain
Best sweet wine vintages from the 1980s for Bordeaux?
1988
1986
1985
1983
Best sweet wine vintage in Bordeaux from the 1970s
1973 was the best
1975 and 1976 were also pretty good
Name some other producers in Sauternes who will not make a sweet wine in 2012?
Rieussec
Suideraut
Raymond-Lafon
Name the exceptional vintages in the northern Rhone pre 1960?
1959 1955 1953 1952 1949 1947 1945 1929
Name some great vintages from the 1960s in the Northern Rhone?
1967
1966
1962
1961
Worst Northern Rhone vintages from the 1960s
1968- disaster with rain
1965
1963
Best Northern Rhone vintages from the 1970s
1979
1978
1976
What are the best Northern Rhone vintages from the 1980s?
1989 1988 1985 1983 1982
Worst vintages from the 1980s in the Northern Rhone?
1987
1984
1981
1980
Best Northern Rhone vintages from the 1990s?
1999 1998 1997 1995 1991
Worst Northern Rhone Vintages from the 1990s?
1993
1992
Best Northern Rhone vintages 2000 to present?
2016 2015 2010 2009 2005 2003
Worst Northern Rhone vintages from 2000 to present?
2014- inconsistent
2008- cool year
2002- past peak
Best vintages in the Southern Rhone from 2000-present?
2016 2015 2010 2009 2007 (not great in northern rhone) 2005
Worst Southern Rhone vintages from 2000-present?
2014 - same as north
2008
2002- worst
Best Southern Rhone vintages from the 1990s?
1998
1990
Worst Southern Rhone vintages from the 1990s?
1997-
1993
1992
1991
Best vintages pre 1990 for Southern Rhone?
1989 1988 1981 1979 1978 1970 1967 1966 1961
Which are the best Climats of Hermitage? Which way do they face?
Le Meal, L’Hermite and Les Bessard are the best as they face due south.
Why does L’Ermite have dramatically different soils than other climats?
The River never reached up the hill this far to wash away soils. There is loess, crumbled granite and alpine residues there.
What type of soil do Marsanne and Roussanne thrive on in Hermitage?
Loess and clay chalk rather than granite.
What is the harvest yield in Hermitage?
40hl/ha
Who makes Chavelier de Sterimberg?
This is the white wine made by Jaboulet from 65% Marsanne and 35% Roussanne
Who makes the Hermitage Blanc “Reverdy?”
Ferraton- this is 40% Roussanne
What are the top two regions in France in terms of grape plantings?
Bordeaux is #1
Languedoc is #2
Where is Clos Cibone? When were they founded?
Founded in 1979 in Provence. Uses the Tibouren grape as well as Mourvèdre.
Where is Luberon AOP
Southern Rhone
What are the permitted styles of wine in Rivesaltes?
VDN
Blanc-
Ambre- all 3 Grenache aged in oxidative environment unti 3.1 year following
Grenat- 100% Grenache- bottled 2nd year, 3 months in bottle- reductive aging.
Rose: bottled 12/31 year following harvest
Tuile: Grenache Noir mandatory- oxidative aging until 3rd year of harvest
Hors d’Age: 5th year after harvest
Where is Faugeres AOP and what styles of wine come from there?
Eastern Languedoc. Blanc, rose and Rouge
What are the four villages of Roussillon?
Caramany
Latour de France
Lesquerde
Tautavel
What are all the VDN AOPs of the Languedoc-Roussillon?
Rivesaltes AOP Muscat de Rivesaltes Banyuls Banyuls Grand Cru Maury Muscat de Rivesaltes Grand Roussillon
What is the minimum RS for Banyuls, Grand Roussillon and Maury AOPS?
All are 45g/l
What is the minimum RS for Muscat de Rivesaltes?
100g/l
Uses Muscat a Petite Grains and Muscat of Alexandria
Can also produce a Muscat de Noel
Who created Mutage?
Arnaud Villenueve created mutage in the 13th century
What is the overarching classification for Languedoc-Roussillon?
Vin de Pays d’Oc
What style of wines can be produced in Maury?
Dry reds and VDN Blanc, Ambre, Tuile, Grenat and Hors d’Age
Permitted grapes are for rouge 60-80% Grenache. VDN wines can use all three Grenache as well as Muscats.
Name three AOPs in Roussillon that can only produce dry wines?
Collioure: Blanc, Rose and Rouge
Cotes de Roussillon: Blanc, Rose, rouge, Primeur, Nouveau
Cotes de Roussillon Villages: Rouge only
What is the yield of Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru?
30hl/ha
Who ruled Corsica until the 18th century?
The Genoese
What grapes are permitted in Vin de Corse?
What styles of wine?
Rose, Blanc and Rouge from Vermentino, Grenache, Nielluccio and Sciacarello
What is the grape of Malvosie de Corse?
Vermentino.
What are the AOPs of Corsica?
Vin de Corse
Ajaccio AOP
Patrimonio AOP
Muscat du Cap Corse
What is “Rappu?”
A strong sweet red wine made from Aleatico grapes on Corsica
How many estates are currently rated Grand Cru in Provence?
Originally there were 23, now there are 18
Name a few grand cru estates in Provence?
Chateau Minuty Chateau Saint-Roseline Chateau de la Source Sainte-Marguerite Domaine de la Chapitre Domaine de l’Aumeralee Domaine de Rimereque * Clos Cibone * Chateau du Galoupet Chateau Saint-Martin Chateau Saint Maur Clos Mireuille Chateau de Selle* Chateau de Bregancon Domaine de la Croix Domaine du Noyer Domaine du Jas d’Esclans *
What is the blend of Bandol Rouge?
50-95% Mourvèdre plus Grenache and Cinsault
12% minimum alcohol.
Must be aged for 18 months in wood
What are the soils in Bandol?
Limestone, marl and sandstone and red clay. The terraces are called Restanque and can be up to 1,000 feet.
Bandol Blanc must be made from which grapes?
50-95% Clairette 11.5% alcohol
Who makes “Garus?” Where does this wine come from?
This is the top Cuvee from Chateau d’Esclans in Provence. It is a rose.
Permitted wine styles of Cassis?
All three colors using Marsanne, Clairette, Doucillon Blanc, GSM, Cinsault, Carignan, Barbaroux
Where is Luberon located? What styles of wine made there?
Located in the Southern Rhone. Wines from all three colors produced.
Where is the AOP of Pierrevert located?
In Provence. Can produce wines from all three colors from mandatory blends. Blanc 50% combined Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, Rose is 70% combined Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, and Rouge is 70% minimum combined Grenache and Syrah.
What are the subzones for Cotes de Provence?
Saint Victoire
Frejus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
What are the permitted grapes for Cotes de Provence?
Clairette Ugni Blanc Semillon Vermentino Cinsault GSM Tibouren
What are the three rivers that flow through Southwest France?
The Dordogne and the Lot river. The Adour river flows through Madiran.
Where is Bearn AOP and what grapes are most common?
This is an AOP in Southwest France. Whites from Petite and Gros Manseng and reds from Cabernet, Cab Franc and Tannant.