Languedoc and Roussillon Flashcards
Large IGP that covers the Languedoc and Roussillon areas
Pays d’Oc IGP
Leading red grapes of the Languedoc AOC
Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Cinsault Carignan
Leading white grapes of the Languedoc AOC
Piquepoul Blanc
Two largest appellations in terms of production in the Languedoc
Corbieres AOC
Minervois AOC
Types of wine produced in the Corbieres AOC and Minervois AOC
Mostly reds based on GSM, some whites and rose
One of the oldest appellations in the area; located within the larger Corbieres AOC
Fitou AOC
Types of wine produced in the Fitou AOC
Red wine only (Grenache and Carignan)
Chardonnay based traditional method sparkling wine produced in the Languedcoc
Cremant de Limoux AOC
Languedoc based sparkling wine said to be the oldest purposefully produced sparkling wine in France
Limoux Methode Ancestrale AOC
Grape variety of Blanquette de Limoux AOC and Limoux Methode Ancestrale AOC
Mauzac
Two Grenache vin doux naturels of the Roussillon
Banyuls AOC
Maury AOC
Sweet “Christmas Style” wine produced in Roussillon
Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC (Muscat de Noel)