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France: Southern Rhône Flashcards

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What are the 22 geographic designations for Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC?

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  1. Chusclan
  2. Gadagne
  3. Laudun
  4. Massif d’Uchaux
  5. Nyons
  6. Plan de Dieu
  7. Puyméras
  8. Roaix
  9. Rochegude
  10. Rousset-les-Vignes
  11. Sablet
  12. Saint-Andéol
  13. Saint-Gervais
  14. Saint-Maurice
  15. Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes
  16. Saint-Cécil
  17. Séguret
  18. Signargues
  19. Suze-la-Rousse
  20. Vaison-la-Romaine
  21. Valréas
  22. Visan
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Describe the climate of the Southern Rhône.

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  • Warm mediterranean
  • Drought is an increasing problem
  • Flatter terrain means less protection from the Mistral
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How are vines commonly trained in the Southern Rhône?

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Syrah is trained on trellises for wind support, while Grenache is often trained as bush vines

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What is the hierarchy of appellations in the Southern Rhône?

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  • Côtes du Rhône
  • Côtes du Rhône Villages
  • Côtes de Rhône Villages + geographical designation (currently 22).
  • Individuel appellations (eg Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC).
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What area does the Côtes du Rhône AOC cover?

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Both the Northern and Southern Rhône, excluding Southern Rhône’s satellite appellations.

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What are the principal white grape varieties (and assemblage requirements) of the Côtes du Rhône AOC?

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Min. 80% combined Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Viognier

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What are the accessory white grape varieties (and assemblage requirements) of the Côtes du Rhône AOC?

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Max 20% combined Piquepoul Blanc and Ugni Blanc

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What are the principal black grape varieties (and assemblage requirements) of the Côtes du Rhône AOC?

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Min. 60% Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Syrah.

In the Southern Rhône, min. 30% (excluding Montélimar) and min. 20% Syrah and Mouvédre.

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Give two examples of accessory black varieties of Côtes du Rhône AOC?

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Cinsault and Carignan

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What are the assemblage requirements for Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC? Rouge + Blanc.

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Rouge: Min. 66% combined Grenache and another principal variety.
Blanc:

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What are the max. permitted yields for Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC? With named GD?

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44hL/ha
41hL/ha with subzone designation

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What are the principal soils of Gigondas AOC?

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Stony red clay alluvium, Limestone

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When was the AOC of Gigondas granted?

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1971

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Where are the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains located?

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Gigondas, Southern Rhône

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What is the name of the mountains influencing viticulture in Gigondas AOC?

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Dentelles de Montmirail

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How do the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains influence Gigondas AOC?

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  • Reduces temperature in the mornings (extending maturation period).
  • Provides altitudes of up to 600m
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What are the two cooling influences in Gigondas AOC?

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  • The Mistral wind
  • The Dentelles de Montmirail mountains
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What are the assemblage requirements for Gigondas AOC Blanc?

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Min. 70% Clairette Blanc

White wine production was permitted in Gigondas from the 2023 vintage.

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What are the assemblage requirements for Gigondas AOC rouge and rosés

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Min. 50% Grenache, plus at least one of the two complementary varieties (Mourvèdre and/or Syrah)

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Name three producers of Gigondas AOC.

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  • Domaine Santa Duc
  • Domaine Raspail-Ay
  • Domaine de la Bouïssiere
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When was the AOC granted for Vacqueyras?

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1990

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What are the assemblage requirements for Vacqueyras AOC rouge?

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Red wines must include at least 50% Grenache and at least one complementary variety

23
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What are the max. permitted yields for Vacuqueras AOC?

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36hL/ha

24
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Name a producer in Vacqueras AOC.

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Domaine Montirius

25
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Where is Vinsobres AOC located?

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Southern Rhône

26
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What are the assemblage requirements for Vinsobres AOC?

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Min. 50% Grenache, and at least one complementary variety must be present in the blend.

27
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Are white wines produced in Vinsobres AOC?

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No. Red wines only

28
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Describe the growing conditions of Vinsobres AOC.

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  • South, south-east facing slopes of 200-250m in altitude
  • Good sunlight interception, good drainage and some protection from the Mistral.
29
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What styles of wine are made in Rasteau AOC

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  • Rouge based on Grenache
  • VDNs from Grenache (Noir, Blanc and Gris) (Blanc, Ambré, Grenat, Tuilé, Rosé, Hors d’Age and Rancio).
30
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What are the assemblage requirements for Rasteau AOC rouge?

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Min. 50% Grenache with at least one of Syrah or Mouvédre.

31
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Describe the growing climate of Rasteau AOC.

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Vines are planted on low south-facing slopes (100 m) in a warm enclave, sheltered from the Mistral, resulting in ripe, full-bodied wines.

32
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Where is Cairanne AOC located?

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Southern Rhône
Directly west of Rasteau

33
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When was Cairanne granted its AOC?

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2015

34
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What are the assemblage requirements for Cairanne AOC?

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Blanc: A minimum of 2 principal grapes (Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussane) must be used at a minimum of 20% each.
Rouge: Min. 40% of Grenache Noir with at least one of Syrah and Mouvédre.

35
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What are the assemblage requirements for Beaumes-de-Venise AOC?

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Grenache Noir and Syrah must account for min. 50% of the blend

36
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What are the VDN appellations of the Southern Rhône?

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  • Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
  • Rasteau
37
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What key historical events does Chateauneuf-du-Pape owe its fame to?

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  • It was the summer residence of the Pope in the 14th century when the papacy had been relocated to Avignon
  • In 1923 Baron du Roy of Château Fortia drew up a set of rules to protect the name from being used by others outside of the region, which were initially approved in 1936. (This was the prototype for the first AOC of France).
38
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What are the 13 (18) grape varieties of CHateauneuf-du-Pape?

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  • Grenache (Noir, Blanc and Gris)
  • Mouvédre
  • Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Counoise
  • Bourboulenc
  • Roussane
  • Brun Argenté
  • Clairette (and Clairette Rosé)
  • Muscardin
  • Picardin
  • Piquepoul (Noir, Blanc and Gris).
  • Terret Noir
39
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How much do red wines account for the total production of Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

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90%

40
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What is the min. required abv for Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

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12.5%

41
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What is ‘le râpé’ in Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

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AOP regulations mandate that producers declassify or discard at least 2% of harvested grapes (le râpé), a process that serves as a safeguard against underripeness.

42
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Which two common Rhóne white grape varieties are not permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

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Marsanne and Viognier

43
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What is the area under vine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

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Over 3000ha

44
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What are galets in Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

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Large rounded stones

45
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What are the principal soils of Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

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Varies across the appellation and includes limestone, clay, sandstone and sandy soils with some areas featuring galets.

46
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Where is Château Rayas located?

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC

47
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What producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is known for single varietal wines?

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Château Rayas

48
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Which producer in Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC produces the wine ‘Hommage à Jacques Perrin’?

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Château de Beaucastel

49
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Where is Château de Beaucastel located?

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

50
Q

Where is Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe located?

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

51
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Name five producers of Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

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  • Château Rayas
  • Château de Beaucastel
  • Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
  • Domaine du Pegau
  • Henri Bonneau
52
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What producer is considered the oldest estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

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Château La Nerthe

53
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How big is a demi-muid?

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600l

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