France - South of France Flashcards by Victoria Brown

Provence geography

French Mediterranean coastline
From the border of Italy to the Rhône River

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Languedoc-Roussillon geography

Encompasses the entire southern coast of France, from the border of Italy along the Mediterranean coast line to the border with Spain.

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Dordogne geography

Southeast of Bordeaux’s Right Bank

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Where does the Dordogne river flow?

Flows west from its origin in the Massif Central, runs through the region of Bergerac

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Provence climate

Mediterranean

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Languedoc-Roussillon climate

Mediterranean

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Southwest France climate

Continental

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Dordogne climate

Continental

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Provence Physical Features

Mediterranean Sea, rolling foothills

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Languedoc-Roussillon Physical Features

Rolling hillsides
Steep cliffs
Mediterranean Sea

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Southwest France Physical Features

Pyrenees Mountains to the south
Landlocked

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Dordogne Physical Features

Dordogne river

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What type of wines are made in Languedoc / Roussillon

Red 🔴

White ⚪

Rosé 🔴⚪

Sparkling wine 🥂🍾

Vin de Natural (VDN)

Vin de Liqueur (VDL)

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How are Vins doux naturels made

Process of mutage - a winemaking technique for making
sweet wines where fermentation is stopped by the addition of neutral grape spirit

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AOPs in LANGUEDOC

Limoux AOP
Crémant de Limoux AOP
Fitou AOP
Banyuls AOP/Banyuls Grand Cru AOP
Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP

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Wines made in Limoux AOP

Dry Whites and Dry Reds

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Grapes made in Limoux AOP

White
-Mauzac
-Chenin Blanc
-Chardonnay

Red
-Merlots

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Wines in Crémant de Limoux AOP

Sparkling whites / roses

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Wine varietals in Crémant de Limoux AOP

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac, Pinot Noir

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What type of wines are made from Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

Red 🔴

White ⚪

Rosé VDN 🔴⚪

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What is the main grape of Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

Grenache 🔴

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What is the grape requirement of Banyuls AOC

Must be a minimum of 50% Grenache

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What is the grape requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

Minimum 75% Grenache

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What is the main grape of Fitou

Carignan 🔴

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What are some secondary grapes of Fitou

Syrah 🔴 Mourvèdre 🔴 Lladoner Pelut 🔴

What is the grape requirement for wines from Fitou

Wines can not exceed 70% Carignan in any blend

Savory Banyuls pairings

(-) Salty blue cheeses (-) Warm foie gras and figs (-) Savory dishes with elements of sweetness, with fruit or in a sauce

Sweet Banyuls pairings

Chocolate, nuts, coffee, creamy desserts, figs, prunes, dried fruit desserts.

Top Banyuls producers

Chapoutier Domaine du Mas Blanc

Top Bandol Producers

(-) Domaine Tempier (-) Château de Pibarnon (-) Château Pradeaux

What's the birthplace of wine in France

Provence

How long has Cote de Provence been producing wine

Has been producing wine since 600 BCE

What are the names of the two sorts of Fitou and what is distinctive about them

Fitou Maritime - located near the coast Fitou Montagneux - more inland and sets at a higher elevation

Wine types produced in Cahors AOP

Dry red wines only

Grape Varieties in Cahors AOP

Cot (Malbec)- dominant Merlot Tannat

Grape Varieties in Madiran AOP

Tannat dominant Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine types produced in Madiran AOP

Dry red wines only

How long has Cahors AOP been producing wine

Has been growing grapes since 125 BC.

Cahors and Madiran food pairings

Duck breast rack of lamb Foie Gras Cassoulet Dishes featuring Périgord truffles

Jurançon AOP grape varieties

Gros Manseng Petit Manseng

Jurançon AOP Wine Style

White wines (-) Blanc Sec: Dry white wines (-) Blanc: Off-dry white wines

Bergerac AOP is near what geographic landmark?

Dordogne River

Bergerac AOP wine styles

Dry white wines Dry red wines Rose

Bergerac AOP white grape varieties

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Gris Muscadelle

Bergerac AOP red grape varieties (4)

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Cot (Malbec) Merlot

Monbazillac AOP is near what geographic landmark?

Dordogne River

Monbazillac AOP grape varieties

Muscadelle Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon

Monbazillac AOP red grape varieties

none

Monbazillac AOP wine style

Botrytis-affected sweet wines

Monbazillac savory pairings

Foie gras savory dishes with sweeter sauces. Salty blue cheeses Creamy cheeses

Monbazillac sweet pairings

Fruit-based desserts, peaches, caramel, citrus, apricots, pears, apple-based desserts

Bandol wine pairings

Beef, lamb

Dry rosé wine pairings

Shellfish, fish, bouillabaisse.

What type of Muscat grapes are used in Muscat de Rivesaltes AC

Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains ⚪ Muscat d'Alexandria ⚪

What type of wines are made in Muscat de Rivesaltes AC and when are they best drunk

White ⚪ Rosé 🔴⚪ - young , up to 3 years old

What are the (4) main red grapes used for rosé and red wine in Provence

Cinsault 🔴 Grenache 🔴 Mourvèdre 🔴 Syrah 🔴

What are the main white grapes used in Provence

Clairette Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano in Italy) Rolle (Vermentino in Italy)

What are the main white grapes used in Languedoc-Roussillon

Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Clairette Viognier Muscat Mauzac Chenin Blanc

What are the main white grapes used in Southwest France

Petit Manseng Gros Manseng

What are the main red grapes used in Southwest France

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cot (Malbec) Tannat

What are the main red grapes used in Languedoc-Roussillon (there are 5)

Grenache Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre Cinsault

What are the flavor notes for Roussanne

Delicate, Acidity and waxy Minerality

What is the type of bottle used in Provence

Skittle

What are some flavor notes for Marsanne

Broad, Oily texture and marzipan character

How much rose production is in Provence

Nearly 90% dry rosé production

What style do they make sparking from St Péray

Méthode Traditionelle Mousseux

What (3) grape varieties are in Bandol AOP

Mourvèdre (min 50%) Grenache Cinsault

What's the minimum requirement of Mourvèdre in Bandol AOP

50% minimum

Type of wine in Bandol AOP

Dry, red wine dominant

What are some flavor characteristics of Mourvèdre from Bandol

Full Bodied Plummy Dark berry Gamey, Often show animal character

What are some flavor notes for Viognier

Honeyed Lushness Intriguing Floral Aromas Rich Texture

What is the aging requirement for Bandol AOC

18 months in oak

What is the only appellation outside of Bordeaux to publish a taking Grand Cru Classé Estate

Côtes de Provence

What year did Côtes de Provence classify it's Grand Cru Classé estates

1955

Southern Rhone accounts for what % of all wine produced in the Rhône Valley

95%

How many estates were originally classified to Grand Cru Classé status in Côtes de Provence

What AOC is known as the birthplace of French wine

Provence

Can you blend red or white wines to make rosé in Provence or anywhere in France