FWS - Languedoc Flashcards
What is the 150-mile canal that connects the Mediterranean port of Sete to the Garonne River in Toulouse and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Canal du Midi
Which IGP is France’s largest wine export?
IGP Pays d’Oc
What are the 2 strong winds in Languedoc that blow from the north?
Tramontane and Mistral
What is the climate of the Languedoc?
Mediterranean
Who is credited with discovering the sparkling phenomenon in 1531 while crafting Blanquette de Limoux?
The monks of St. Hilaire
Alluvial soils tend to produce what kind of wines?
Fruity
Are wines from the Languedoc mostly blends or single-varietals?
Blends (of at least 2 grapes (with some exceptions))
What are the 2 AOCs in the Languedoc that are devoted solely to white wine production from one single grape variety?
Clairette du Languedoc AOC and Picpoul de Pinet AOC
What are the limestone soils found in the Languedoc known as?
Garrigue
What is the soil of Faugeres AOC?
Schist
What is the dominant style of wine produced in Faugeres AOC?
Red (85%)
What is the largest non-regional appellation in Languedoc and is the 4th largest in France?
Corbieres AOC
What is the soil of Picpoul de Pinet AOC?
Limestone
What is the dominant grape variety used to produce Minervois AOC wine?
Syrah (based with high proportions of Grenache and Mourvedre)
Which AOC in the Languedoc is divided into 2 sub-zones: one that is close to the coast and one that is further inland, midst the mountains?
Fitou AOC
Which AOC in the Languedoc has an equal split of Mediterranean and Atlantic varieties?
Cabardes AOC
Which AOC in the Languedoc is the most westerly appellation?
Malepere AOC
What is considered the oldest sparkling wine in the world?
Blanquette de Limoux AOC
Which AOC in the Languedoc produces the best Chardonnay?
Limoux AOC
Which grape is used to produce Languedoc VDN?
Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc
What is the dominant grape variety used to produce Corbieres AOC wine?
Carignan
What are the 6 IGP regional designations in France?
IGP Pays d’Oc
IGP Val de Loire
IGP Atlantique
IGP Mediterranee
IGP Comte Tolosan
IGP Comtes Rhodaniens
What are the 3 Departmental IGPs in the Languedoc?
IGP Aude
IGP Herault
IGP Gard
Is irrigation permitted in the Languedoc?
Yes (grower must submit a petition)
Where are the highest number of certified organic wine producers in France located?
Languedoc-Roussillon
