France - South of France Flashcards
What are the department of Languedoc?
Aude, Herault, Gard
What is the department of Roussillon?
Pyrenees-Orientales
What is the climate of Languedoc?
Mediterranean, low rainfall, and a warm and windy
What percentages co-op produce wines in Languedoc?
90% of the total production
What are the top 5 varieties in Languedoc?
- Carignan
- Syrah
- Grenache Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cinsaut
Does Carignan bud and ripen early or later?
It buds early and ripens later
What pests and diseases is Carignan prone to?
Powdery mildew and to grape moths
What are the tasting note of Carignan?
- typically unoaked
- medium ruby in color
- simple blackberry fruit
- high acidity
- high tannins
- inexpensive in price
- Carbonic maceration is common
What would be the traditional trellising system in Languedoc?
Bush vines
What are the process of inexpensive wines?
- large concrete or stainless-steel tanks
- using cultured yeast
- made by crushing the grapes and fermenting them on skins for 5-7 days to limit the extraction
- Mid-range fermentation temperatures
- stored for a few months in stainless steel or concrete tanks
What are the 3 forms of IGP?
- Regional
- Departmental
- A smaller unit named after a historical or geographical feature
What are the top 7 varieties of IGP Pays d’Oc?
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Syrah
- Grenache Noir
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cinsaut
Where are IGP Pay d’Oc wines sold?
- France (about half); mostly supermarkets, then hospitality
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Belgium
What are the variety requirements for red wines in Languedoc?
- The pricipal varieties are Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mouvedre
-a min of 2 varieties including one or more of the principal varieties, including at least one of the principal varieties. No variety many be more than 80 % of blend - The total combination of the principal varieties must make up a minimum of 40% of the blend
- The other varieties may not make up more than 30% of the blend
What are the sub-appellation of Corbieres?
Corbieres-Boutenac, red only
What is the sub-appellation of Minervois?
Minervois La Liviniere, red only
What is the soil and the elevation of Minervois La Liviniere?
- limestone
- up to 400 m = exposure to the sun and the cooler temperature
What are the the soils of Saint-Chinian AOC?
- The northern zone: fast-draining schist soils
- The southern area: clay and limestone with greater water-holding capacity
What are the 2 sub-zones of Saint-Chinian AOC?
Roquebrun and Berlou
What are the soils of 2 areas of Fitou AOC?
- The coastal area: flat, low-lying plains with clay and limestone soils
- The inland area: more mountainous, and less fertile, fast-draining schistous soils
What are the traditional varieties of Fitou AOC?
Carignan (must be 10-40% of the blend) and Grenache Noir (min 20%)
Who is the largest producer in Fitou AOC?
the Mont Tauch, co-op
What is the elevation and soils of Faugeres?
250-400m on well-drained and low fertility schistous soils
What styles of wines does Pic Saint-Loup AOC make?
Red and Rose
What is the climate of Pic Saint-Loup?
A continental climate with cold winters and warm summers and considerable rainfall (1,000 mm per year)
What styles of wines does Terrasses du Larzac make?
Red only
What is the elevation of Terrasses du Larzac?
120-200m up to 400m
Who is the super-premium examples of Terrasses du Larzac?
La Peira
What is the style of wines and the variety of Picpoul de Pinet?
White only. 100% Piquepoul
What is Piquepoul usually used for?
Local vermouth production
What are the tasting notes of Piequepoul?
- Dry
- Medium bodied
- medium (+) to high acidity
- medium intensity lemon fruit and light floral notes
- acceptable to good in quality
- inexpensive to mid-priced
Who is accounting for 90% of the production of Picpoul de Pinet?
Ormarine
What are the 2 AOP with Bordeaux varieties in Bordeaux?
- Malepere
- Cabardes