Languedoc Flashcards
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
Bordeaux
Languedoc produces nearly __% of the national total output
30
__ is one of the region’s oldest appellations, dating to 1948
Fitou
Fitou AOP is divided into two distinct, noncontiguous sectors:
Fitou Maritime and Fitou Montagneux
Fitou wines are red blends, usually dominated by-
Carignan
Both sectors of Fitou are embedded within the larger __ AOP
Corbières
What is Corbières one subzone for Carignan-based red wines?
Corbières-Boutenac AOP
North of Corbières is __ AOP, a designation for red, white and rosé wine
Minervois
The center of Minervois, ___, received its own AOP in 1999 for reds
Minervois-La Livinière
To the west, __ AOP and__ AOP produce red and rosé wines only
Cabardès, Malepère
Cabardès cepage?
maintain a balance between Grenache, Syrah, and the major Bordeaux red varietals
Malepère received AOP status in 2007, and its encépagement stipulates-
a min 50% Merlot and Cabernet Franc for red and rosé wines, respectively
St-Chinian AOP and Faugères AOP produce-
red, white, and rosé wines from Southern French grapes
What are a recent addition to St-Chinian AOP?
White wines and 2 subzones for reds: Berlou and Roquebrun
South of Malepère and Cabardès is the __ AOP
Limoux
Like Malepère, Limoux red wines are-
Merlot-based
Limoux still whites are produced from-
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Mauzac
__ makes up a minimum 90% of Blanquette de Limoux
Mauzac
Limoux still whites MUST be what?
fermented in oak
Describe Blanquette de Limoux
a distinctive méthode traditionnelle wine that lays claim to being France’s oldest purposefully made sparkling wine
A sleeker, more modern style of sparkling wine in Limoux is-
Crémant de Limoux AOP, max 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir in favor of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc
Tiny quantities of Limoux Méthode Ancestrale are made solely from-
Mauzac, wherein the wine’s fermentation arrests in the cold of winter, reawakening in the spring
The eastern half of Languedoc is dominated by the regional appellation-
Languedoc AOP
Formerly ___ AOC, Languedoc AOP encompasses all of Languedoc-Roussillon, extending from the Spanish border to the city of Nîmes
Coteaux du Languedoc
Languedoc AOP currently encompasses what 13 sub-appellations?
- Cabrières
- La Clape
- Grés de Montpellier
- La Méjanelle
- Montpeyroux
- Pézenas
- Pic-Saint-Loup
- Quatourze
- Saint-Christol
- Saint-Drézéry
- Saint-Georges-d’Orques
- Saint-Saturnin
- Sommières
- Terrasses du Larzac
What are among the most prominent Languedoc AOP sub-zones?
Terrasses du Larzac, La Clape and Pic-St-Loup
The Languedoc AOP reds are generally-
a min 50% combined GSM, and Lladoner Pelut; (vary by sub-appellation)
Languedoc contains a number of small fortified wine appellations, including-
Muscat de Mireval AOP, Muscat de Lunel AOP, Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois AOP, and Muscat de Frontignan AOP
In Languedoc, ___ wines are the most common, and may be either VDN or VDL
Muscat de Frontignan
Roussillon, extending northward from the Spanish border, is singularly important for-
VDN production
Over__% of France’s fortified wines are made in Roussillon
90
Much of VDN in Roussillion is __ AOP
Rivesaltes
Rivesaltes—meaning “high rivers” in the Catalan tongue—produces-
fortified ambré, grenat, tuilé,and rosé (amber, red, tawny, or pink)
Rivesaltes ambré and tuilé styles are aged-
oxidatively until at least March 1 of the 3rd yr following harvest
Rivesaltes Grenat wines are aged-
reductively for 1yr, and must be bottled before June 30 of the 2nd yr
Some Rivesaltes producers may age the wines in glass__ under the relentless Roussillon sun; others may employ a __.
bonbonnes, solera
Rivesaltes AOP wines aged for a min 5yrs may be called-
“hors d’age”; in practice these may receive up to 20 years
The fortified wines of Rivesaltes may be varietal wines or blends; the Mediterranean encépagement includes-
Grenache (Noir, Gris and Blanc), Maccabéo, Tourbat, Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat à Petits Grains
In Rivesaltes, Grenache Noir is the sole component of __ wines, but producers of __ styles may blend the grape with white varieties
grenat, tuilé
When Rivesaltes is produced solely from the 2 Muscat varieties, it may be labeled __ AOP
Muscat de Rivesaltes
The sweeter Muscat de Rivesaltes is typically released-
earlier and is better suited for youthful consumption, as the wine quickly loses its aromatic freshness
Rivesaltes was the birthplace of VDN—here __, a 13th century physician, introduced the process of mutage as a means of medicinal elixir-brewing
Arnaud de Villeneuve
Maury AOP authorizes VDN in a similar range of styles, principally produced from-
Grenache Noir, Blanc, and Gris
In Banyuls AOP, the southernmost wine appellation in continental France, Grenache Noir accounts for at least __% of the Traditionnel fortified reds
50
Banyuls Grand Cru AOP requires at least __% Grenache Noir
75
To be labeled grand cru, Banyuls must spend a min-
30 months in barrel
If destined to be vintage-dated, Banyuls is-
generally bottled within 1 year and labeled rimage
Unfortified red, white, and rosé wines from the producers of Banyuls are released as-
Collioure AOP
Producers in Maury, on the other hand, have the option of releasing dry red wines under-
the Maury AOP as of 2011
Côtes du Roussillon AOP is a regional appellation for-
red, white, and a high percentage of rosé wines
A subzone, Côtes du Roussillon Les Aspres, was recognized in 2003 for-
Syrah- and Mourvèdre-based red wines from the villages nestled within the area of Les Aspres and the Albères Mountains
Côtes du Roussillon-Villages AOP is reserved for the red wines of __ communes to the north of Les Aspres
32
What 4 ommunes may add their names to Côtes du Roussillon-Villages AOP?
- Latour-de-France
- Caramany
- Lesquerde
- Tautavel
