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France - South of France Flashcards

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Provence geography

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  • French Mediterranean coastline
  • From the border of Italy to the Rhône River
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Languedoc-Roussillon geography

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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

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Southeast of Bordeaux’s Right Bank

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Where does the Dordogne river flow?

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

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Provence climate

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Mediterranean

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Languedoc-Roussillon climate

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Mediterranean

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Southwest France climate

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Continental

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Dordogne climate

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Continental

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Provence Physical Features

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Mediterranean Sea, rolling foothills

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Languedoc-Roussillon Physical Features

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Rolling hillsides
Steep cliffs
Mediterranean Sea

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Southwest France Physical Features

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Pyrenees Mountains to the south
Landlocked

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Dordogne Physical Features

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Dordogne river

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What type of wines are made in Languedoc / Roussillon

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Red 🔴

White ⚪

Rosé 🔴⚪

Sparkling wine 🥂🍾

Vin de Natural (VDN)

Vin de Liqueur (VDL)

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How are Vins doux naturels made

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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

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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

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Dry Whites and Dry Reds

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Grapes made in Limoux AOP

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White
-Mauzac
-Chenin Blanc
-Chardonnay

Red
-Merlots

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Wines in Crémant de Limoux AOP

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Sparkling whites / roses

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Wine varietals in Crémant de Limoux AOP

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Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac, Pinot Noir

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

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Red 🔴

White ⚪

Rosé VDN 🔴⚪

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

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Grenache 🔴

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What is the grape requirement of Banyuls AOC

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Must be a minimum of 50% Grenache

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What is the grape requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

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Minimum 75% Grenache

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What is the main grape of Fitou

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Carignan 🔴

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What are some secondary grapes of Fitou

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Syrah 🔴

Mourvèdre 🔴

Lladoner Pelut 🔴

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What is the grape requirement for wines from Fitou

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Wines can not exceed 70% Carignan in any blend

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27
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Savory Banyuls pairings

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

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Sweet Banyuls pairings

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

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29
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Top Banyuls producers

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Chapoutier
Domaine du Mas Blanc

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Top Bandol Producers

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

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31
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What’s the birthplace of wine in France

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Provence

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32
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How long has Cote de Provence been producing wine

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Has been producing wine since 600 BCE

33
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What are the names of the two sorts of Fitou and what is distinctive about them

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Fitou Maritime - located near the coast

Fitou Montagneux - more inland and sets at a higher elevation

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Wine types produced in Cahors AOP

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Dry red wines only

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Grape Varieties in Cahors AOP

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Cot (Malbec)- dominant
Merlot
Tannat

36
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Grape Varieties in Madiran AOP

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Tannat dominant
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon

37
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Wine types produced in Madiran AOP

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Dry red wines only

38
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How long has Cahors AOP been producing wine

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Has been growing grapes since 125 BC.

39
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Cahors and Madiran food pairings

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

40
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Jurançon AOP grape varieties

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Gros Manseng
Petit Manseng

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Jurançon AOP Wine Style

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

42
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Bergerac AOP is near what geographic landmark?

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Dordogne River

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Bergerac AOP wine styles

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Dry white wines
Dry red wines
Rose

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Bergerac AOP white grape varieties

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Sémillon,
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris
Muscadelle

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Bergerac AOP red grape varieties (4)

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Cot (Malbec)
Merlot

46
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Monbazillac AOP is near what geographic landmark?

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Dordogne River

47
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Monbazillac AOP grape varieties

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Muscadelle
Sauvignon Blanc
Sémillon

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Monbazillac AOP red grape varieties

49
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Monbazillac AOP wine style

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Botrytis-affected sweet wines

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Monbazillac savory pairings

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

51
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Monbazillac sweet pairings

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

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Bandol wine pairings

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Beef, lamb

53
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Dry rosé wine pairings

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Shellfish, fish, bouillabaisse.

54
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What type of Muscat grapes are used in Muscat de Rivesaltes AC

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Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains ⚪

Muscat d’Alexandria ⚪

55
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What type of wines are made in Muscat de Rivesaltes AC and when are they best drunk

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White ⚪

Rosé 🔴⚪

  • young , up to 3 years old
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What are the (4) main red grapes used for rosé and red wine in Provence

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Cinsault 🔴

Grenache 🔴

Mourvèdre 🔴

Syrah 🔴

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What are the main white grapes used in Provence

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

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What are the main white grapes used in Languedoc-Roussillon

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Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Clairette
Viognier
Muscat
Mauzac
Chenin Blanc

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What are the main white grapes used in Southwest France

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Petit Manseng
Gros Manseng

60
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What are the main red grapes used in Southwest France

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cot (Malbec)
Tannat

61
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What are the main red grapes used in Languedoc-Roussillon (there are 5)

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Grenache
Syrah
Carignan
Mourvèdre
Cinsault

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What are the flavor notes for Roussanne

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Delicate, Acidity and waxy Minerality

63
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What is the type of bottle used in Provence

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What are some flavor notes for Marsanne

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Broad, Oily texture and marzipan character

65
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How much rose production is in Provence

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Nearly 90% dry rosé production

66
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What style do they make sparking from St Péray

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Méthode Traditionelle Mousseux

67
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What (3) grape varieties are in Bandol AOP

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Mourvèdre (min 50%)
Grenache
Cinsault

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What’s the minimum requirement of Mourvèdre in Bandol AOP

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50% minimum

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Type of wine in Bandol AOP

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Dry, red wine dominant

70
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What are some flavor characteristics of Mourvèdre from Bandol

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Full Bodied

Plummy

Dense

Often show animal character

71
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What are some flavor notes for Viognier

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Honeyed Lushness

Intriguing Floral Aromas

Rich Texture

72
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What is the aging requirement for Bandol AOC

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18 months in oak

73
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What is the only appellation outside of Bordeaux to publish a taking Grand Cru Classé Estate

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Côtes de Provence

74
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What year did Côtes de Provence classify it’s Grand Cru Classé estates

75
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Southern Rhone accounts for what % of all wine produced in the Rhône Valley

76
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How many estates were originally classified to Grand Cru Classé status in Côtes de Provence

77
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What AOC is known as the birthplace of French wine

78
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Can you blend red or white wines to make rosé in Provence or anywhere in France

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