Languedoc AOCs Flashcards

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What are the characteristics of Minervois?

A

Suppler than Corbieres. Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache.

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What are the characteristics of Corbieres?

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Dense, herby wines. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Lladoner Pelut, with Carignan (no more than 50%).

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What are the characteristics of Fitou?

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Carignan and Grenache to make up 60% of the blend, minimum 10% Syrah and/or Mourvèdre.

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What are the characteristics of Saint Chinian?

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Maximum 30% Carignan with Syrah, Grenache, Lladoner Pelut and Mourvèdre.

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What are the charactersitics of Faugeres?

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Big southern reds with spice and rusticity.

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What are the characteristics of Maury?

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Based on Grenache, supported by Carignan, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

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