Languedoc Flashcards
What are fortified AOP of Languedoc
Muscat de Frontignan
Muscat de Lunel
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois
What varietals are used in Cremant de Limoux
Chardonnay with 20% Mauzac
List the main grapes of Corbieres
MIN 90% bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Macabeu, Roussane and Vermentino
What styles of wine are produced in Cabardes and Malpers
Red and Rose only
In Malpere AOP what varietals are approved?
50% Merlot and Cabernet Franc for red and rose wines
Where would you find Berlou?
Saint Chinian
What are 2 subzones of Saint Chinian
Berlou and Roquebrun
Is oak permitted on Limoux AOP
It is mandatory
What is encepagement of Blanquette de Limoux
90% Mauzac
What is Frances oldest purposely made sparkling wine
Blanquette de Limoux
What are the grapes of Cremant de Limoux
Max 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir
Name two well known sub appellations of Languedoc
Le Clape and Picpoul
What are the Cru’s of Languedoc
La Clape Picpoul de Pinot La Mahelle Pic St Loup Terrasse du Larzac Grange des Pete
Which former subzone of Languedoc is now its own AOP
Picpoul de Pinot
Where are 90% of Frances fortified wines from
Rivesaltes AOP