Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Languedoc-Roussillon > Guild Somm > Flashcards

Guild Somm Flashcards

1
Q

True or False:
When considered collectively, Languedoc-Roussillon has more acres planted under vine than any other wine growing region in the world.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Fitou, which dates back to 1948, is divided into 2 sectors. Name them.

A

Fitou Maritime
Fitou Montagneux
-red blends dominated by Carignan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Both sectors of Fitou AOP are embedded in what larger AOP?

A

Corbières AOP

-reds, rosés, whites

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the subzone of Corbières AOP

that has achieced full appellation status for Carignan-based reds?

A

Corbières-Boutenac

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What AOP is directly north of Corbières?

A

Minervois AOP

-red, white, rosé

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What subzone of Minervois received its own AOP for red wines in 1999?

A

Minervois-la-Liviniere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What style of wine do Cabardes AOP and Malepere AOP produce?

A

Red and rosés only

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the grape varietals of Cabardes AOP?

A

min.40% combined Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot; min. 40% combined Grenache and Syrah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the grape varietals of Malepere AOP?

A

min. 50% Cabernet Franc, min. 20% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Cot, Grenache and Merlot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

St. Chinian AOP and Fargues AOP produce what style of wine?

A

-red, white, rosé

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the 2 subzone designations for red wines in St. Chinian AOP?

A

Berlou

Roquebrun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the main grapes of Limoux AOP wines?

A

White: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac
Red: Merlot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the main grape varietal of Blanquette de Limoux and what is the min. % required? What style of wine is it?

A

90% Mauzac
method traditionelle
-claims to be France’s intentionally made sparkling wine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the encepagement of Crémant de Limoux?

A

Max combined 90% Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

Max combined 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What was the Languedoc AOP formerly called?

A

Coteaux du Languedoc AOC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the overarching classification for the entire Languedoc-Roussillon region?

A

Vin de Pays d’OC

17
Q

Languedoc AOP red wines generally require what 4 grape varietals?

A 
At least 50% combined:
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvedre
Lladoner Pelut
18
Q

How many geographic designations does the Languedoc AOP have as of 2015?

A

12

19
Q

Name the 2 most recent AOP promotions of Languedoc AOP.

A

Terrasses du Larzac AOP-2014

La Clape-2015

20
Q

Name 4 fortified wine appellations of the Languedoc. Which one is the most common?

A

Muscat de Mireval AOP
Muscat de Lunel AOP
Muscat St. Jean de Minervois AOP
Muscat de Frontignan AOP-most common VDN or VDL

21
Q

90% of France’s fortified wines are made in what region?

A

Roussillon

22
Q

Define the following terms used in Rivesaltes AOP: ambré, grenat, tuilé, rosé.

A

amber
red
tawny
pink

23
Q

What are the aging requirements for ambré andtuilé styles?

A

aged in an oxidative environment until at least March 1 of the 3rd year following harvest.

24
Q

What are the aging requirements for Grenat wines?

A

aged reductively for one year and must be bottled before June 30 of the 2nd year.

25
Q

What does “hors d’age” indicate for a Rivesaltes AOP wine?

A

aged for a minimum of 5 years

-in practice may receive up to 20 years of aging prior to release

26
Q

What is the sole grape of grenat wines?

A

Grenache noir

27
Q

If not a varietal wine but a blend, what are the grapes used in Rivesaltes?

A 
Grenache (blanc, gris, noir)
Maccabeo
Tourbat
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat a Petite Grains
28
Q

When a Rivesaltes wine is produced solely from Muscat of Alexandria and Muscat a Petite Grains, what AOP may it be labeled as?

A

Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP

29
Q

Who introduced mutage as a means of elixir brewing in Rivesaltes?

A

13th Century physician Arnaud de Villeneuve

30
Q

What does Rivesaltes mean in Catalan?

A

“high rivers”

31
Q

Name 2 other AOPs of Roussillon for vin doux naturel.

A

Maury AOP-Grenache( blanc, noir, gris)

Banyuls AOP- min. 50% Grenache

32
Q

True or False:

Dry red wines may be released under the Maury AOP banner as of 2011.

A

true

33
Q

Banyuls Grand Cru AOP requires what min % of Grenache?

A

75%

34
Q

What are the requirements for Grand Cru and vintage dated Banyuls?

A

Grand Cru-min. 30 months in barrel

Vintage-generally bottled in 1 year and labeled Rimage

35
Q

Unfortified red, white, and rose wines of Banyuls are released under what AOP?

A

Collioure AOP

36
Q

Name 2 dry wine appellations in Roussillon.

A

Cotes du Roussillon AOP
-red, white, rose
Cotes de Roussillon-Village AOP
-red

37
Q

What subzone was recognized in 2003 for Syrah and Mourvedre-based red wines?

A

Cotes du Roussillon “Les Aspres”

-villages nestled within the area of Les Aspres and the Alberes Mountains

38
Q

What is the southernmost wine appellation in continental France?

A

Banyuls AOP

39
Q

How many of the 32 communes to the north of Les Aspres may add their names to the Cotes du Roussillon-Village AOP?

A

4

  • Latour-de-France
  • Caramany
  • Lesquerde
  • Tautavel

Languedoc-Roussillon (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions