Languedoc Flashcards
Is the Languedoc-Roussillon a region that grows a lot of grapes?
Surprisingly not, from 2005-2015 yields dropped.
The region produces roughly half as much as Alsace or Champagne
Most of the vineyards and regions sit on what kind of terrain?
Low-lying alluvial plains
What is the climate of the Languedoc?
Mediterranean
What is the large IGP that covers all of the Languedoc
Pays d’Oc IGP
Co-operatives account for what percentage of production in the Languedoc?
70%
What is the name of the cool, dry north-west wind that blows through the Languedoc, and how many days a year does it blow?
Tramontane, and it blows about 200 days a year
What are the most grown grape varieties in the Languedoc?
- Carignan
- Syrah
- Grenache Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cinsault
IGP wines account for what percentage of the total production in the Languedoc?
70%
Why do IGPs account for so much production in the Languedoc?
Because of the higher yield limits. Normally AOCs are around 40-60 hL/ha, while the IGP is 90 hL/ha for whites and 100hL/ha for reds and roses
How many grape varieties are approved for use in the IGP?
58
The Pays d’Oc IGP accounts what percentage of the total wine production in France?
10-15% depending on the vintage
Most AOC’s in the Languedoc require the use of what 3 red grape varieties?
- Grenache Noir
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
Corbières is the ___ largest AOC in France at 10,000ha
4th
What are the two mountain ranges in Corbières?
- Tauch
- D’Alaric
What is the local name for Vermentino?
Rolle
True or False,
Minervois la Liviniere can produce red and white wines only?
False, it is a red wine only AOC
How do the soils differ between the northern and southern parts of Saint-Chinian
- In the north there are fast draining schist soils
- In the south the soils shift to clay and limestone soils with good water retention
What two sub-zones are found in the northern part of Saint-Chinian?
- Saint-Chinian Roquebrun
- Saint-Chinian Berlou
What is the name of the first AOC in the Languedoc, and when was it established?
Fitou, in 1948
What is the name of the producer responsible for making over 50% of the wine coming out of Fitou?
Mont Tauch, a Co-operative
What grape does the best in Pic Saint-Loup?
Syrah, since Pic Saint-Loup and the Northern Rhone have similar climates
Name the youngest AOC in the Languedoc
Le Clape, becoming and AOC in 2015
Terrasses du Larzac is a ___ wine only AOC
Red
Picpoul de Pinet is know for which local variety?
Piquepol Blanc
While most of the Languedoc is affected by the Mediterranean Sea, what two AOCs are more affected by the Atlantic?
- Malepère
- Cabardès
How else do Malepère and Cabardès differ from the rest of the Languedoc?
The are primarily planted to Bordeaux varieties
Limoux is an AOC mainly focused on what style of wine making?
Sparking wine
Name the two biggest export markets for wines from the Languedoc
- China
- USA
Three rivers of the Languedoc
- Tech
- Tet
- Agly
