France-Roussillon Flashcards
How much of FR fortified wine does Roussillon produce?
90%
What is the general topography of Roussillon?
Extends N from Spanish Border in SW France
E facing Amphitheater
Which Mtn ranges surround Roussillon?
- Corbières Hills to the E
- Canigou Mtns (E extension of the Pyrannees) to W
- Asprès Mtns to N
What is the VdPays zone of Roussillon?
IGP Côtes Catalanes
What is the dominant cultural group of Roussillon?
Catalan (dialect also spoken here)
What is the overarching AOP of Roussillon?
Côtes du Roussillon
What styles of wine in Côtes du Roussillon? Which dominates?
Regional AOP for R/W/R
Rosé most produced
What is the most important sub-zones of Côtes du Roussillon? Styles of wine?
Côtes du Roussillon les Aspres
R from Syrah/Mourv
What are the 2 Mtns ranges in the N of Côtes du Roussillon?
Asprès and Albères Mtns
What styles of wine are in Côtes du Roussillon-Villages?
R only
Grenache and Carignan dominate, also Syrah, Mourv, and Lladoner Pelut
Where is Côtes du Roussillon produced?
in the 32 communes N of Les Asprès
Which 4 communes can append their names to Côtes du Roussillon-Villages?
- Latour-de France
- Caramany
- Lesquerde
- Tautavel
Which 2 communes of Côtes du Roussillon-Villages req carignan to be carbonic?
- Caramany
- Lesquerde
Name some producers of Côtes du Roussillon
Dom. Gauby
Roc des Anges
Which region is considered the birthplace of VdN? Why?
Rivesaltes
Arnaud de Villeneuve-13th cent physician who pioneered mutage as medicine
When was Rivesaltes AOC est?
1936
What does Rivesaltes mean in Catalan?
“High Riverbanks”
What are the auth styles of wine in Rivesaltes?
a. Grenat (Red)
b. Rosé (Pink)
c. Ambré (Amber)
d. Tuilé (Tawny)
e. VdN Rancio (Tuilé or Ambré only)
f. Hors d’age
Which 2 styles of Rivesaltes are fresher, and reductively aged? How long?
Grenat and Rosé, aged 1 yr
Which 2 styles of Rivesaltes are more oxidative? How long?
Ambré and Tuilé, aged min 3 yrs
Which oxidative style of Rivesaltes can blend R/W grapes?
Tuilé
Which style of Rivesaltes is from Grenache Noir only?
Grenat
What does Hors d’Age indicate for VdN wines for Roussillon?
aged min 5 yrs (most 20+ in practice)
What are the most common aging vessels of Rivesaltes?
Sun-exposed Glass bonbonnes or soleras
What are the primary varietals of Rivesaltes?
Wines can be varietal or blends
Grenache (all colors), Maccabéo, Tourbat, Muscat d’Alex, Muscat à PG
What are the auth grapes of Muscat de Rivesaltes?
Muscat d’Alex
Muscat à PG
How is Muscat de Rivesaltes typically consumed?
young to preserve aromatic freshness
What styles of wine are produced in Maury?
Dry R or VdN from similar range of styles to Rivesaltes
When was dry R auth for Maury?
2011
which style of wine from Roussillon is gaining most recent press attention?
Dry R from Maury
What are the dominant grapes of Dry Maury?
Old vine Grenache and Carignan
What is the typical vine training method of Maury?
bush vines
Where is Maury in Roussillon?
Agly Valley
What is the dominant soil of Maury?
Schist
Name some producers of Maury
Muse (VdN) Mas Amiel (dry)
What is the highest quality VdN of FR?
Banyuls
Which region is S most on continental FR?
Banyuls
What are styles of wine auth for Banyuls AOP?
- VdN Blanc/Ambré/Rosé/Rouge
- Traditionnel Rouge
- Rimage
- Hors d’Age
What is the varietal req’s of Banyuls Traditionnel Rouge?
min 50% Grenache Noir
What is rimage?
Banyuls that is bottled w/ in 1 year, destined to be vintage dated
What is the soil of Banyuls?
sedimentary shale
What are the req’s of Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?
- Rouge only, Grenache Noir min 75%
- Min 30 mo in barrel
- Rancio and Hors d’Age allowed
What are unfortified styles of Banyuls released as? Auth styles?
Collioure AOP
dry/still R/W/R
What is Collioure named after?
fishing port town of the region
Who are primary producers of Banyuls/Collioure?
- Dom Madeloc (Pierre Gaillard)
- Coume del Mas
- Dom Bila-Haut (Chapoutier)
