Languedoc

Question 1

Is the Languedoc-Roussillon a region that grows a lot of grapes?

Answer 1

Surprisingly not, from 2005-2015 yields dropped.

The region produces roughly half as much as Alsace or Champagne

Question 2

Most of the vineyards and regions sit on what kind of terrain?

Answer 2

Low-lying alluvial plains

Question 3

What is the climate of the Languedoc?

Answer 3

Mediterranean

Question 4

What is the large IGP that covers all of the Languedoc

Answer 4

Pays d’Oc IGP

Question 5

Co-operatives account for what percentage of production in the Languedoc?

Answer 5

70%

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

Tramontane, and it blows about 200 days a year

Question 7

What are the most grown grape varieties in the Languedoc?

Answer 7

• Carignan
• Syrah
• Grenache Noir
• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cinsault

Question 8

IGP wines account for what percentage of the total production in the Languedoc?

Answer 8

70%

Question 9

Why do IGPs account for so much production in the Languedoc?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

How many grape varieties are approved for use in the IGP?

Answer 10

58

Question 11

The Pays d’Oc IGP accounts what percentage of the total wine production in France?

Answer 11

10-15% depending on the vintage

Question 12

Most AOC’s in the Languedoc require the use of what 3 red grape varieties?

Answer 12

• Grenache Noir
• Syrah
• Mourvèdre

Question 13

Corbières is the ___ largest AOC in France at 10,000ha

Answer 13

4th

Question 14

What are the two mountain ranges in Corbières?

Answer 14

• Tauch

- D’Alaric

Question 15

What is the local name for Vermentino?

Answer 15

Rolle

Question 16

True or False,

Minervois la Liviniere can produce red and white wines only?

Answer 16

False, it is a red wine only AOC

Question 17

How do the soils differ between the northern and southern parts of Saint-Chinian

Answer 17

• In the north there are fast draining schist soils

- In the south the soils shift to clay and limestone soils with good water retention

Question 18

What two sub-zones are found in the northern part of Saint-Chinian?

Answer 18

• Saint-Chinian Roquebrun

- Saint-Chinian Berlou

Question 19

What is the name of the first AOC in the Languedoc, and when was it established?

Answer 19

Fitou, in 1948

Question 20

What is the name of the producer responsible for making over 50% of the wine coming out of Fitou?

Answer 20

Mont Tauch, a Co-operative

Question 21

What grape does the best in Pic Saint-Loup?

Answer 21

Syrah, since Pic Saint-Loup and the Northern Rhone have similar climates

Question 22

Name the youngest AOC in the Languedoc

Answer 22

Le Clape, becoming and AOC in 2015

Question 23

Terrasses du Larzac is a ___ wine only AOC

Answer 23

Red

Question 24

Picpoul de Pinet is know for which local variety?

Answer 24

Piquepol Blanc

Question 25

While most of the Languedoc is affected by the Mediterranean Sea, what two AOCs are more affected by the Atlantic?

Answer 25

• Malepère

- Cabardès

Question 26

How else do Malepère and Cabardès differ from the rest of the Languedoc?

Answer 26

The are primarily planted to Bordeaux varieties

Question 27

Limoux is an AOC mainly focused on what style of wine making?

Answer 27

Sparking wine

Question 28

Name the two biggest export markets for wines from the Languedoc

Answer 28

• China

- USA

Question 29

Three rivers of the Languedoc

Answer 29

• Tech
• Tet
• Agly