Fws-law

Question 1

Name 4 AOC’s that mandate oak aging.

Answer 1

Bandol, Cotes-du-Provence Frejus, Palatte, Banyuis Grand Cru (Rousillon) [mnemonic: 2 bans free people]

Question 2

Who was the main driver in the establishment of the AOC system?

Answer 2

Baron Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarie, delineated zones and set standards for CNP

Question 3

When was first wine fraud?

Answer 3

Romans trafficking in Nebbiolo (or probably earlier)

Question 4

What are the 3 components of the current French wine pyramid?

Answer 4

AOC, IGP, Vins sans IG

Question 5

What is average yield in AOC vineyards?

Answer 5

2.5 tons per acre

Question 6

What is maximum yield in IGP vineyards?

Answer 6

5.0 tons per acre

Question 7

What is maximum yield in Vins sans IG vineyards?

Answer 7

none

Question 8

Are varietal names and vintages allowed for Vins sans IG?

Answer 8

yes (they were not for the previous designation of Vin De Table)

Question 9

When was INAO’s first regulation text for French AOC wine? Name 3 AOCs designated.

Answer 9

5/15/1936, Arbois (Jura), Cassis (Provence), CNP (Rhone)