Languedoc

Question 1

When was Pic-Saint-Loup upgraded to AOP status?

Answer 1

Pic-Saint-Loup was elevated in 2017. It produces only red or rosé

Question 2

What are the two subregions of Fitou?

Answer 2

Fitou is separated into Maritime & Montagneux. Fitou produces reds only.

Question 3

What are the two subzones of Saint Chinian?

Answer 3

Roquebrun and Berlou are the two subzones of Saint Chinian.

Question 4

What are the variety requirements of Mauzac in Cremant de Limoux v. Blanquette de Limoux?

Answer 4

Mauzac can account for no more than 20% in Cremant de Limoux, yet must account for 90% in Blanquette de Limoux.

Question 5

What is the principal variety of Limoux rouge?

Answer 5

Merlot is the principal variety of Limoux rouge.

Question 6

What are the dominant grapes in Malepère and Cabardes?

Answer 6

As Malepère and Cabardes are closer to Bordeaux, the wines are based on Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Malpère rosé must be 40% Cab Franc and Malpère rouge must be 40% Merlot. Neither is permitted to produce whites.

Question 7

Which of the Muscat AOPs is permitted to produce Vin de Liqueur?

Answer 7

Muscat de Frontignan is permitted to produce Vin de Liqueur.

Question 8

Which AOP in Languedoc is produces only still, dry whites and nothing else?

Answer 8

Picpoul de Pinet produces only dry whites from 100% Picpoul.

Question 9

What is the main grape of Bandol blanc?

Answer 9

Clairette is the main grape of Bandol Blanc.

Question 10

What are the terraces of Bandol referred to as?

Answer 10

The terraces of Bandol are called Restanques.

Question 11

Which AOP requires fermentation in oak barrel for whites?

Answer 11

Limoux AOP requires that still whites (from Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Mauzac) be fermented in oak.