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France - Rhone Flashcards

1
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What is the minimum alcohol content of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?

A

12.5%

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2
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Syrah wines produced in the Côte-Rôtie appellation may be co-fermented with what grape?

A

Viognier

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3
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Fortified wines retain natural grape sugar through _____, wherein pure grape spirit is added to arrest fermentation in a proportion of 5 to 10%.

A

mutage

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4
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Gore is the primary soil of what Rhône appellation?

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Cornas

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5
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Grenache is a grape with elevated acidity that is prone to oxidation.

A

False

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6
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How long are Rasteau Hors d’Age wines aged before release?

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5 years

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7
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Rhône septentrionale

A

Northern Rhône

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Rhône méridionale

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Southern Rhône

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9
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In Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage, producers have the option of adding a combined total of __ % of _________

A

15% Marsanne and Roussanne

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10
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Saint-Joseph producers may add up to __ % of _________

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10% Marsanne and Roussanne

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11
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Largest producer in Côte-Rôtie

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E. Guigal

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12
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Gaspard de Stérimberg

A

The legendary Crusader-turned-hermit who lived a life of asceticism atop the hill o Hermitage.

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13
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Northern Rhône AOPs that produce only red wine

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Cornas and Côte-Rôtie

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14
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Northern Rhône AOPs that produce only white wine

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Condrieu, Coteaux de Die, and Saint-Péray

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15
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Northern Rhône AOPs that produce sparkling

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Saint-Péray, Clairette de Die, Crémant de Die

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16
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The Southern Rhône accounts for about _____ of all wine produced in the Rhône Valley

A

95%

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17
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The Grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

A 
Grenache (Noir/Blanc/Gris)
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Cinsault
Counoise
Picpoul (Noir/Blanc/Gris)
Terret Noir
Bourboulenc
Clairette/Clairette Rosé
Roussanne
Vaccarèse
Picardan
Muscardin
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18
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How many communes may append their name to Côtes du Rhône-Villages.

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20

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19
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Rasteau wines may be _____, a maderized style in which the wines are left in open barrels, exposed to sun and heat.

A

rancio

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20
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What are the three “La La” wines?

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La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque

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21
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How many liters are in a demi-muid?

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600

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22
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What AOP unknowingly served as the entry for phylloxera into France in the 1860s?

A

Lirac

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23
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Styles permitted in Hermitage

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Rouge, Blanc, Vin de Paille

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24
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Sesquiterpene in the syrah grape responsible for peppercorn and black olive aromas in the finished wine.

A

Rotundone

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25
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Rhone AOC established in 2016

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Cairanne

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26
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In 2023, the Rhône Valley’s wine production broke down as:

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74% - Red wines, 14% - Rosé wines, 12% - White wines.

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27
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How many grape varieties are used in the production of Rhône wines?

28
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White grapes permitted in the production of Saint Joseph include:

A

Marsanne & Roussanne

29
Q

In terms of Rhône exports, the USA ranks…

A

Third behind Belgium and the UK

30
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The USA is the #1 export market for Rhône wines in terms of dollar value. T or F

31
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Production % Cotes du Rhone Village

32
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Production % Cotes du Rhone

33
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Production % Northern Rhone Crus

34
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Production % Southern Rhone Crus

35
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Production % other Rhone regions (Ventoux, Luberon, Costieres de Nimes, etcO

36
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Counoise - Red or white?

37
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Marselan - Red or white?

38
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Muscardin - red or white?

39
Q

Vaccarese also known as…

40
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Camarese - red or white?

41
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Caladoc - red or white?

42
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Couston - Red or White?

43
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Fourth most planeted white grape in the Rhone

44
Q

White grapes permitted in the production of Saint Joseph include:

A

Marsanne & Roussanne

45
Q

Grape named after a commune near Montelimar in the Drome region of Northern Rhone

46
Q

There are __ Côtes du Rhône Villages with Geographical Names

47
Q

Beaumes-de-Venis makes what colour wines?

48
Q

Principal variety in Beaumes-de-Venise

49
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Complimentary variety in Beaumes-de-Venise

50
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Red grapes authorized in Cotes du Rhone Villages red and rose

A

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise, Camarèse, Muscardan, Piquepoul noir, Terret Noir

51
Q

White grapes authorized in Cotes du Rhone Villages red and rose

A

Bourboulenc, Clairette, Marsanne, Picpoul, Roussanne, Ugni Blanc, Voignier

52
Q

Sablet (Rhone) takes its name from what?

A

A big sandy mound.

53
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Syrah is the only permitted red variety in the Northern Rhône AOC red Cru wines.
T or F

54
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Cote Rotie - East or West of the Rhone

55
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Saint Joseph - East or West of the Rhone

56
Q

Hermitage - east or west of the Rhone

57
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Cornas - east or west of the Rhone

58
Q

First appellation (generally) harvested in the Northern Rhone and why

A

Corans - furthest south and shielded from the winds

59
Q

Red Hermitage is what?

A

Syrah with up to 15% Marsanne and/or Roussanne

60
Q

Saint-Peray wines are made from what grapes?

A

Marsanne Roussanne, 15% are sparkling made in the Traditional Method

61
Q

Viognier is not permitted in the production of Hermitage, T or F

62
Q

Muscat-de-Beaumes-de-Venise is found in red, white, and rose - T or F

63
Q

Sweet Rateau is known for being exclusively red - it is always Grenache Noir - T or F

64
Q

Camargue is close to what Rhone appellation

A

Costieres de Nimes

65
Q

The southernmost AOC of the Southenrn Rhone is also the warmest - T or F

A

False - Costieres de Nimes is the coolest and southernmost AOC

66
Q

Costieres de Nimes red is Grenach or Syrah based?

67
Q

Red Grenache is ….

A. The second most widely grown grape variety in the Rhône Valley.
B. Is best grown in cool climates
C. Known for versatility and ability to add richness and texture to red wines.
D. All of the above.

A

C. Known for versatility and ability to add richness and texture to red wines

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