Guild Somm Flashcards
True or False:
When considered collectively, Languedoc-Roussillon has more acres planted under vine than any other wine growing region in the world.
True
Fitou, which dates back to 1948, is divided into 2 sectors. Name them.
Fitou Maritime
Fitou Montagneux
-red blends dominated by Carignan
Both sectors of Fitou AOP are embedded in what larger AOP?
Corbières AOP
-reds, rosés, whites
What is the subzone of Corbières AOP
that has achieced full appellation status for Carignan-based reds?
Corbières-Boutenac
What AOP is directly north of Corbières?
Minervois AOP
-red, white, rosé
What subzone of Minervois received its own AOP for red wines in 1999?
Minervois-la-Liviniere
What style of wine do Cabardes AOP and Malepere AOP produce?
Red and rosés only
What are the grape varietals of Cabardes AOP?
min.40% combined Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot; min. 40% combined Grenache and Syrah
What are the grape varietals of Malepere AOP?
min. 50% Cabernet Franc, min. 20% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Cot, Grenache and Merlot
St. Chinian AOP and Fargues AOP produce what style of wine?
-red, white, rosé
What are the 2 subzone designations for red wines in St. Chinian AOP?
Berlou
Roquebrun
What are the main grapes of Limoux AOP wines?
White: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac
Red: Merlot
What is the main grape varietal of Blanquette de Limoux and what is the min. % required? What style of wine is it?
90% Mauzac
method traditionelle
-claims to be France’s intentionally made sparkling wine
What is the encepagement of Crémant de Limoux?
Max combined 90% Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc
Max combined 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir
What was the Languedoc AOP formerly called?
Coteaux du Languedoc AOC
What is the overarching classification for the entire Languedoc-Roussillon region?
Vin de Pays d’OC
Languedoc AOP red wines generally require what 4 grape varietals?
At least 50% combined: Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Lladoner Pelut
How many geographic designations does the Languedoc AOP have as of 2015?
12
Name the 2 most recent AOP promotions of Languedoc AOP.
Terrasses du Larzac AOP-2014
La Clape-2015
Name 4 fortified wine appellations of the Languedoc. Which one is the most common?
Muscat de Mireval AOP
Muscat de Lunel AOP
Muscat St. Jean de Minervois AOP
Muscat de Frontignan AOP-most common VDN or VDL
90% of France’s fortified wines are made in what region?
Roussillon
Define the following terms used in Rivesaltes AOP: ambré, grenat, tuilé, rosé.
amber
red
tawny
pink
What are the aging requirements for ambré andtuilé styles?
aged in an oxidative environment until at least March 1 of the 3rd year following harvest.
What are the aging requirements for Grenat wines?
aged reductively for one year and must be bottled before June 30 of the 2nd year.
