France Rhone Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the climate in The northern Rhône like
A
Narrow and steep south facing aspect
Planted close to the river moderate continental climates
2
Q
In what way are the vines supported against the mistral in the northern rhone
A
By an individual stake
Teepee arrangement of stakes
3
Q
What’s village in the north in the northern Rhône as a production of 100% Syrah
A
Cornas
Lies most southerly
Sheltered and will expose seven south facing slopes
4
Q
How is the production provided into certain appellations in the southern Rhône
A
Regional appellation
Village appellation
Crus
5
Q
What whit grape grow in the southern Rhône
A
Condrieu Viognier Grenache blanc Bourboulenc Marsanne Rousanne The best whites are you richly textured full-bodied high in alcohol low to medium acidity subtle to fruity aroma and new oak is really used
6
Q
What kind of specific techniques are used in the southern Rhone
A
Cold pre-fermentation Storage in stainless steel OR warm extracted fermentation Maturation in old oak vessels
7
Q
I GP wines are very popular in languedoc-roussillon, why
A
The regulations permit: Wider range of variety Varietal labelling Large volumes of ripe fruity wines Excellent value for money
