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France-Roussillon Flashcards

1
Q

How much of FR fortified wine does Roussillon produce?

A

90%

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2
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What is the general topography of Roussillon?

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Extends N from Spanish Border in SW France

E facing Amphitheater

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3
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Which Mtn ranges surround Roussillon?

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  • Corbières Hills to the E
  • Canigou Mtns (E extension of the Pyrannees) to W
  • Asprès Mtns to N
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4
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What is the VdPays zone of Roussillon?

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IGP Côtes Catalanes

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5
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What is the dominant cultural group of Roussillon?

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Catalan (dialect also spoken here)

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6
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What is the overarching AOP of Roussillon?

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Côtes du Roussillon

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7
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What styles of wine in Côtes du Roussillon? Which dominates?

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Regional AOP for R/W/R

Rosé most produced

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8
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What is the most important sub-zones of Côtes du Roussillon? Styles of wine?

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Côtes du Roussillon les Aspres

R from Syrah/Mourv

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9
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What are the 2 Mtns ranges in the N of Côtes du Roussillon?

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Asprès and Albères Mtns

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10
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What styles of wine are in Côtes du Roussillon-Villages?

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R only

Grenache and Carignan dominate, also Syrah, Mourv, and Lladoner Pelut

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11
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Where is Côtes du Roussillon produced?

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in the 32 communes N of Les Asprès

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12
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Which 4 communes can append their names to Côtes du Roussillon-Villages?

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  • Latour-de France
  • Caramany
  • Lesquerde
  • Tautavel
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13
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Which 2 communes of Côtes du Roussillon-Villages req carignan to be carbonic?

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  • Caramany

- Lesquerde

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14
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Name some producers of Côtes du Roussillon

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Dom. Gauby

Roc des Anges

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15
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Which region is considered the birthplace of VdN? Why?

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Rivesaltes

Arnaud de Villeneuve-13th cent physician who pioneered mutage as medicine

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16
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When was Rivesaltes AOC est?

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1936

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17
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What does Rivesaltes mean in Catalan?

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“High Riverbanks”

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18
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What are the auth styles of wine in Rivesaltes?

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a. Grenat (Red)
b. Rosé (Pink)
c. Ambré (Amber)
d. Tuilé (Tawny)
e. VdN Rancio (Tuilé or Ambré only)
f. Hors d’age

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19
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Which 2 styles of Rivesaltes are fresher, and reductively aged? How long?

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Grenat and Rosé, aged 1 yr

20
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Which 2 styles of Rivesaltes are more oxidative? How long?

A

Ambré and Tuilé, aged min 3 yrs

21
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Which oxidative style of Rivesaltes can blend R/W grapes?

A

Tuilé

22
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Which style of Rivesaltes is from Grenache Noir only?

A

Grenat

23
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What does Hors d’Age indicate for VdN wines for Roussillon?

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aged min 5 yrs (most 20+ in practice)

24
Q

What are the most common aging vessels of Rivesaltes?

A

Sun-exposed Glass bonbonnes or soleras

25
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What are the primary varietals of Rivesaltes?

A

Wines can be varietal or blends

Grenache (all colors), Maccabéo, Tourbat, Muscat d’Alex, Muscat à PG

26
Q

What are the auth grapes of Muscat de Rivesaltes?

A

Muscat d’Alex

Muscat à PG

27
Q

How is Muscat de Rivesaltes typically consumed?

A

young to preserve aromatic freshness

28
Q

What styles of wine are produced in Maury?

A

Dry R or VdN from similar range of styles to Rivesaltes

29
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When was dry R auth for Maury?

A

2011

30
Q

which style of wine from Roussillon is gaining most recent press attention?

A

Dry R from Maury

31
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What are the dominant grapes of Dry Maury?

A

Old vine Grenache and Carignan

32
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What is the typical vine training method of Maury?

A

bush vines

33
Q

Where is Maury in Roussillon?

A

Agly Valley

34
Q

What is the dominant soil of Maury?

A

Schist

35
Q

Name some producers of Maury

A 
Muse (VdN)
Mas Amiel (dry)
36
Q

What is the highest quality VdN of FR?

A

Banyuls

37
Q

Which region is S most on continental FR?

A

Banyuls

38
Q

What are styles of wine auth for Banyuls AOP?

A
  • VdN Blanc/Ambré/Rosé/Rouge
  • Traditionnel Rouge
  • Rimage
  • Hors d’Age
39
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What is the varietal req’s of Banyuls Traditionnel Rouge?

A

min 50% Grenache Noir

40
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What is rimage?

A

Banyuls that is bottled w/ in 1 year, destined to be vintage dated

41
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What is the soil of Banyuls?

A

sedimentary shale

42
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What are the req’s of Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?

A
  1. Rouge only, Grenache Noir min 75%
  2. Min 30 mo in barrel
  3. Rancio and Hors d’Age allowed
43
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What are unfortified styles of Banyuls released as? Auth styles?

A

Collioure AOP

dry/still R/W/R

44
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What is Collioure named after?

A

fishing port town of the region

45
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Who are primary producers of Banyuls/Collioure?

A
  • Dom Madeloc (Pierre Gaillard)
  • Coume del Mas
  • Dom Bila-Haut (Chapoutier)

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