Languedoc and Roussillon

Question 1

What are the most important AOPs within Languedoc?

Answer 1

Corbières
Minervois
Fitou
Faugères
St.-Chinian
Crémant de Limoux

Question 2

What are the sweet wine designations of Languedoc?

Answer 2

Muscat de Frontignan
Muscat de Lunel
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois

Question 3

From what AOP do the majority of the fortified wines of Roussillon come?

Answer 3

Rivesaltes

Question 4

What are the four style classifications of Rivesaltes?

Answer 4

Ambré - Amber
Grenat - Red
Tuilé - Tawny
Rosé - Rosé

Question 5

For bottlings of Banyuls Traditionel, what variety must make up minimum 50% of the blend?

Answer 5

Grenache noir
(For Grand Cru 75%)

Question 6

How long must Grand Cru Banyuls spend in barrel?

Answer 6

30 months

Question 7

What mountain ranges are found in Languedoc?

Answer 7

Montagne Noir
Cévennes

Question 8

What is the most important soil type in Langedoc-Roussillon?

Answer 8

Schist

Question 9

What are the primary red grapes in Languedoc?

Answer 9

Syrah
Mourvèdre
Grenache (especially in the east)
Carignan

Question 10

What are the primary white grapes in Languedoc?

Answer 10

Bourboulenc
Grenache blanc
Clairette
Maccabeu
Marsanne
Roussanne
Vermentino
Picpoul

Question 11

What are the primary red grapes of Roussillon?

Answer 11

Grenache Noir
Lladoner Pelut
Carignan
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Cinsault

Question 12

What are the primary white grapes of Roussillon?

Answer 12

Grenache Gris and Blanc
Maccabeu
Vermentino
Tourbat
Marsanne
Roussanne

Question 13

Banyuls wines with a vintage date are labeled as what?

Answer 13

Rimage

Question 14

Fitou is found within what larger appellation?

Answer 14

Corbières