Languedoc and Roussillion

Question 0

What red grape varieties can be found in Languedoc Rousillion

Answer 0

• Cinsault
• Grenache
• Carignan
• Syrah
• Mouvedre
• Bordeaux varietals

Question 1

What are the white grape varieties found in languedoc and roussillon

Answer 1

• Grenache blanc
• Clairette
• Piquepoul blanc
• Bourboulenc
• Mauzac

Question 2

What are some commonly seen AOCs in the US market?

Answer 2

Languedoc, Minervois, Corbieres

Question 3

Rousillion’s AOCs are:

Answer 3

• Côte du Roussillon
• Côte du Rousillion-Villages
• Collioure/Banyuls (known for sweet fortified red dessert wine)

Question 4

What are two special styles of wine produced using distiller wine?

Answer 4

Vin Doux Naturel and Vin de liqueur

Question 5

What is Vin Doux Naturel

Answer 5

Fortified wine that is produced by adding distillate to fermenting must (15-16% abv)

Question 6

What is Vin de Liqueur

Answer 6

Fortified wine that is produced by adding distillate to unfermented must.