Languedoc

Question 1

Languedoc-Roussillon

Answer 1

Climate: Mediterranean

Has more acres planted to the vine than any other winegrowing region in the world, and is the only region in France to surpass Bordeaux in plantings.

Question 2

Fitou AOP

Answer 2

One of the regions oldest appellations, dating to 1948.

Divided into two districts: Fitou Maritime and Fitou Montagneux

Wines: Red blends usually dominated by Carignan

Question 3

Corbières AOP

Answer 3

Produces reds, roses, and a small amount of whites from extremely varied soil and microclimates

Limestone altenates with schist, clays, marls and sandstone

AOC established in 1985

Question 4

Corbières-Boutenac

Answer 4

Department: Aude

Carignan based red wines (Carignan must be harvested manually)

AOC established: 2005

Question 5

Minervois AOP

Answer 5

Department: Herault, Aude

North of Corbières

Designation for red, white, and rose wine

Question 6

Minervois-La Liviniere AOP

Answer 6

Received it’s own appellation in 1999 for REDS

Min. 60% combined Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (Min. 40% Mourvedre and Syrah

Principal Soils: Limestone

Question 7

Cabardès AOP

Answer 7

Produces red and rose wines only

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

Department: Aude

AOC established: 1999

Question 8

Malepère AOP

Answer 8

Received full appellation status in 2007

Encepagement stipulates a minimum 50% Merlot for red wines and 50% Cabernet Franc for rose.

Principal Soils: Clay-Limestone hillsides, Gravel

Question 9

Saint-Chinian AOP

Answer 9

Produces red, white, and rose wines from Southern French grapes

White wines are a recent addition to Saint-Chinian

Two subzone designations: Berlou and Roquebrun

Question 10

Faugères AOP

Answer 10

Produces red, white, and rose wines from Southern French grapes

Principal Soils: Schist

AOC established: 1982

Question 11

Limoux AOP

Answer 11

Merlot based reds

Whites produced from Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Mauzac

Must be fermented in oak

Question 12

Blanquette de Limoux

Answer 12

A distinctive methode traditionnelle wine that lays claim to being France’s oldest purposefully sparkling wine.

The local Mauzac makes up a minimum 90%

Question 13

Cremant de Limoux AOP

Answer 13

A sleeker more modern style of sparkling wine

Maximum 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir in favor of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

Question 14

Languedoc AOP

Answer 14

Extends from the Spanish border to the city of Nîmes. Encompasses all of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc AOP reds generally require at least 50% combined Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Lladoner Pelut

Question 15

Terrasses du Larzac

Answer 15

A former geographic designation of Languedoc AOP

Received independent AOP status in 2014

Question 16

La Clape

Answer 16

Received AOP status in 2015

Whites and Reds from Southern French grapes

Question 17

What are the four most important small fortified wine appellations in the Languedoc?

Answer 17

Muscat de Mireval AOP

Muscat de Lunel AOP

Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOP

Muscat de Frontignan AOP (Most common)

Question 18

Muscat de Frontignan AOP

Answer 18

May be either vin doux naturel or vin de liqueur

Vin Doux Naturel Blanc: 100% Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc