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Languedoc Flashcards

1
Q

What is the oldest sparking wine in the world?

A

Blanquette de Limoux. The sparking phenomenon was discovered by the monks of Saint-Hilaire in 1531.

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What is the “méthode ancestrale “ of sparkling winemaking?

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Inducing a second fermentation by “waking up” a chilled, partially-fermented wine

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3
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How was the impact of phylloxera different in Languedoc compared to other French regions?

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Languedoc was the first region to be replanted on American rootstocks and the first to recover.

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4
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What grape is used in the Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale AOC?

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These wines are 100% Mauzac

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5
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Rolle is a synonym for what other grape variety?

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Vermentino

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6
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What grape is referred to as the “lip stinger”?

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Picpoul Blanc

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7
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What grape variety is used in the production of all Languedoc VDNs?

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Muscat à Petitis Grains Blanc

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8
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What other grape is related to Lledoner Pelut?

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Grenache

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9
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What is the largest non-regional AOC in Languedoc in terms of geographic size?

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Corbières (it is also the fourth largest in France.)

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10
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What is the “Massif de la Clape”?

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A limestone outcrop separating Narbonne from the sea

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11
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What appellations are located in the Languedoc’s “Atlantic corridor”?

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Cabardès, Malepère and the Limoux AOCs

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12
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What Languedoc appellation grows Chenin Blanc?

A

Limoux

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13
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What two Languedoc appellations are known for single-varietal wines?

A

Clairette du Languedoc AOC and Picpoul de Pinet AOC

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14
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What appellation is nestled within the Corbières AOC?

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Fitou AOC

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15
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What is the main grape variety of the Corbières AOC?

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Carignan

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16
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What style of wine is produced in the Limoux AOC?

A

The Limoux AOC is for still reds and whites

17
Q

What is the “Etang de Thau”?

A

A lake separating the Picpoul de Pinet AOC from the sea

18
Q

Who discovered mutage?

A

Arnaud de Villeneuve of Montpellier in 1285

19
Q

What Languedoc AOC is evenly split between Atlantic and Mediterranean grape varieties?

A

Cabardès AOC

20
Q

What Languedoc appellation is based on a minimum 50% Merlot?

A

Malepère

21
Q

What are the six “cru” appellations of the Languedoc region?

A

Faugères, La Clape, Corbieres-Boutenac, Saint Chinian Berlou, Saint Chinian Roquebrun and Minervois la Livinière

22
Q

What Languedoc AOC is particularly known for Syrah-based wines?

A

Minervois AOC

23
Q

Crémant de Limoux is based on what grape variety?

A

Crémant de Limoux must contain at least 40% Chardonnay

24
Q

What are the four primary red grape varieties of the Languedoc AOC?

A

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Lladoner Pelut

25
Q

Blanquette Methode Ancestrale AOC style wines

A

100% Mauzac and naturally sweet

26
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Cremant de Limoux AOC style wines

A

***12 mos ageing sur lie. Rose/white. Primarily Chardonnay and Chenin with Mauzac and/or Pinot Noir comprising the balance

27
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Blanquette de Limoux AOC style wines

A

Oldest sparkling. 9 mos sur lie. Made primarily from Mauzac with Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay as blending partners

28
Q

List the 4 Vins Doux Naturels AOCs and grape used…

A 
all made reductively w/Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc:
Muscat de Lunel AOC
Muscat de Mireval AOC
Muscat de Frontignan AOC
Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois AOC
29
Q

Which 2 AOCs permit Bordeaux grape varieties?

A

Cabardes AOC and Malepere AOC

30
Q

What are the 4 French Depts in Languedoc?

A

Aude, Lozere, Gard, Herault

31
Q

Which of the AOCs/IGPs do L and R share jointly?

A

IGP Pays d’Oc and Languedoc AOC

32
Q

What grape forms the historic backbone of the Languedoc red blend?

A

Carignan

33
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What are the 3 topographical zones?

A

The coastal plains
Mountains and hillsides
Atlantic corridor (Bordeaux varieties planted here)

34
Q

What is the climate of Languedoc?

A

The region experiences two seasons: mild winters and hot/dry summers bookended by rainy seasons

35
Q

100% red AOCs

A

Terrasses du Larzac AOC

Fitou AOC

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