France - The Rest Flashcards
What is most of the production Languedoc-Roussillon committed to
Vin de pays, these are approachable value driven wines. Most are red wines due to the warm Mediterranean climate. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and carignan. Red wines can be hearty, rich and spicy in character
What is the best-known region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Corbieres, which is also the largest and is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in western Languedoc-Roussillon
What is Vin douce naturels
A French fortified wine from Cateaux du Languadoc, means “naturally sweet wine”. Made from very ripe grapes, to reserve the natural sweetness winemakers add neutral grape spirits to stop fermentation.
What is France’s largest wine region
Languedoc-Roussillon
Where will you find sparkling wines Languedoc-Roussillon
Limoux
Where in France is province located
South eastern corner of France
What kind of wine is Provence known for
Dry rosé
What are the main grapes used in Provence
Carignan, cinsaut, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Where is Sud Ouest
Southwestern France
True or false: France is the number one producer of wine in the world responsible for roughly 50% of the worlds premium wines
True
The wine laws of France are known by the acronym
AOC or appellation origin control
Which region of France is considered the most commercially successful in the world and produces around quarter of France’s premium wines
Bordeaux
Where is Sancerre
The Loire Valley
Where is Chablis
In burgundy
Where is Medoc
In Bordeaux
