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Languedoc Flashcards

1
Q

Languedoc-Roussillon has more acres planted to the vine than any other winegrowing region in the world, and is the only region in France to surpass __ in plantings

A

Bordeaux

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2
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Languedoc produces nearly __% of the national total output

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30

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3
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__ is one of the region’s oldest appellations, dating to 1948

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Fitou

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4
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Fitou AOP is divided into two distinct, noncontiguous sectors:

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Fitou Maritime and Fitou Montagneux

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5
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Fitou wines are red blends, usually dominated by-

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Carignan

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6
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Both sectors of Fitou are embedded within the larger __ AOP

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Corbières

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7
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What is Corbières one subzone for Carignan-based red wines?

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Corbières-Boutenac AOP

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8
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North of Corbières is __ AOP, a designation for red, white and rosé wine

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Minervois

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9
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The center of Minervois, ___, received its own AOP in 1999 for reds

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Minervois-La Livinière

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10
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To the west, __ AOP and__ AOP produce red and rosé wines only

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Cabardès, Malepère

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11
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Cabardès cepage?

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maintain a balance between Grenache, Syrah, and the major Bordeaux red varietals

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12
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Malepère received AOP status in 2007, and its encépagement stipulates-

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a min 50% Merlot and Cabernet Franc for red and rosé wines, respectively

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13
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St-Chinian AOP and Faugères AOP produce-

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red, white, and rosé wines from Southern French grapes

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14
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What are a recent addition to St-Chinian AOP?

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White wines and 2 subzones for reds: Berlou and Roquebrun

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15
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South of Malepère and Cabardès is the __ AOP

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Limoux

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16
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Like Malepère, Limoux red wines are-

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Merlot-based

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17
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Limoux still whites are produced from-

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Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Mauzac

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18
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__ makes up a minimum 90% of Blanquette de Limoux

A

Mauzac

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19
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Limoux still whites MUST be what?

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fermented in oak

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20
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Describe Blanquette de Limoux

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a distinctive méthode traditionnelle wine that lays claim to being France’s oldest purposefully made sparkling wine

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21
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A sleeker, more modern style of sparkling wine in Limoux is-

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Crémant de Limoux AOP, max 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir in favor of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

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22
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Tiny quantities of Limoux Méthode Ancestrale are made solely from-

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Mauzac, wherein the wine’s fermentation arrests in the cold of winter, reawakening in the spring

23
Q

The eastern half of Languedoc is dominated by the regional appellation-

A

Languedoc AOP

24
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Formerly ___ AOC, Languedoc AOP encompasses all of Languedoc-Roussillon, extending from the Spanish border to the city of Nîmes

A

Coteaux du Languedoc

25
Q

Languedoc AOP currently encompasses what 13 sub-appellations?

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  1. Cabrières
  2. La Clape
  3. Grés de Montpellier
  4. La Méjanelle
  5. Montpeyroux
  6. Pézenas
  7. Pic-Saint-Loup
  8. Quatourze
  9. Saint-Christol
  10. Saint-Drézéry
  11. Saint-Georges-d’Orques
  12. Saint-Saturnin
  13. Sommières
  14. Terrasses du Larzac
26
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What are among the most prominent Languedoc AOP sub-zones?

A

Terrasses du Larzac, La Clape and Pic-St-Loup

27
Q

The Languedoc AOP reds are generally-

A

a min 50% combined GSM, and Lladoner Pelut; (vary by sub-appellation)

28
Q

Languedoc contains a number of small fortified wine appellations, including-

A

Muscat de Mireval AOP, Muscat de Lunel AOP, Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois AOP, and Muscat de Frontignan AOP

29
Q

In Languedoc, ___ wines are the most common, and may be either VDN or VDL

A

Muscat de Frontignan

30
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Roussillon, extending northward from the Spanish border, is singularly important for-

A

VDN production

31
Q

Over__% of France’s fortified wines are made in Roussillon

A

90

32
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Much of VDN in Roussillion is __ AOP

A

Rivesaltes

33
Q

Rivesaltes—meaning “high rivers” in the Catalan tongue—produces-

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fortified ambré, grenat, tuilé,and rosé (amber, red, tawny, or pink)

34
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Rivesaltes ambré and tuilé styles are aged-

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oxidatively until at least March 1 of the 3rd yr following harvest

35
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Rivesaltes Grenat wines are aged-

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reductively for 1yr, and must be bottled before June 30 of the 2nd yr

36
Q

Some Rivesaltes producers may age the wines in glass__ under the relentless Roussillon sun; others may employ a __.

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bonbonnes, solera

37
Q

Rivesaltes AOP wines aged for a min 5yrs may be called-

A

“hors d’age”; in practice these may receive up to 20 years

38
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The fortified wines of Rivesaltes may be varietal wines or blends; the Mediterranean encépagement includes-

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Grenache (Noir, Gris and Blanc), Maccabéo, Tourbat, Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat à Petits Grains

39
Q

In Rivesaltes, Grenache Noir is the sole component of __ wines, but producers of __ styles may blend the grape with white varieties

A

grenat, tuilé

40
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When Rivesaltes is produced solely from the 2 Muscat varieties, it may be labeled __ AOP

A

Muscat de Rivesaltes

41
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The sweeter Muscat de Rivesaltes is typically released-

A

earlier and is better suited for youthful consumption, as the wine quickly loses its aromatic freshness

42
Q

Rivesaltes was the birthplace of VDN—here __, a 13th century physician, introduced the process of mutage as a means of medicinal elixir-brewing

A

Arnaud de Villeneuve

43
Q

Maury AOP authorizes VDN in a similar range of styles, principally produced from-

A

Grenache Noir, Blanc, and Gris

44
Q

In Banyuls AOP, the southernmost wine appellation in continental France, Grenache Noir accounts for at least __% of the Traditionnel fortified reds

A

50

45
Q

Banyuls Grand Cru AOP requires at least __% Grenache Noir

A

75

46
Q

To be labeled grand cru, Banyuls must spend a min-

A

30 months in barrel

47
Q

If destined to be vintage-dated, Banyuls is-

A

generally bottled within 1 year and labeled rimage

48
Q

Unfortified red, white, and rosé wines from the producers of Banyuls are released as-

A

Collioure AOP

49
Q

Producers in Maury, on the other hand, have the option of releasing dry red wines under-

A

the Maury AOP as of 2011

50
Q

Côtes du Roussillon AOP is a regional appellation for-

A

red, white, and a high percentage of rosé wines

51
Q

A subzone, Côtes du Roussillon Les Aspres, was recognized in 2003 for-

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Syrah- and Mourvèdre-based red wines from the villages nestled within the area of Les Aspres and the Albères Mountains

52
Q

Côtes du Roussillon-Villages AOP is reserved for the red wines of __ communes to the north of Les Aspres

A

32

53
Q

What 4 ommunes may add their names to Côtes du Roussillon-Villages AOP?

A
  1. Latour-de-France
  2. Caramany
  3. Lesquerde
  4. Tautavel

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