Languedoc Pt 3 - Grape Varieties Flashcards
Which grapes in Languedoc have a Spanish origin?
Grenache (Garnacha);
Mourvedre (Monastrell);
Carignan (Carinena).
This dates back to the Aragon influence in the 13th Century
Why did Languedoc producers plant more international varieties at the close of the 20th Century?
To capitalise on the flexibility of the new IGP Vin De Pays (Vin de Pays d’OC) category.
What are the main white grape varieties of Languedoc?
Bourboulenc, Clairette, Mauzac Blanc, Piquepoul (Blanc), Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc.
How many grape varieties are grown in Languedoc today?
- Majority are IGP approved and a smaller subset for AOCs.
What are the main Rose/Gris grape varieties of Languedoc?
Grenache Gris.
What are the main red grape varieties of Languedoc?
Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Carignan.
Where is Bourboulenc the primary variety in Languedoc?
It is the main white variety in La Clape AOC?
Where is Clairette mainly used in Languedoc?
Varietal wine in Clairette Du Languedoc AOC and as blend in La Clape.
Where does Mauzac Blanc feature in Languedoc wines?
Sole variety in Blanquette Methode Ancestrale;
Alone or in a blend in Blanquette de Limoux;
In still white Limoux along with Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay.
Where is Piquepoul used in Languedoc wines?
The sole variety in Picpoul de Pinet wine.
What is Muscat used for in Languedoc?
It is the only grape used in VDNs.
How is Grenache Noir used in Languedoc?
It not normally a varietal wine but blended with Syrah, Mourvedre and/or Carignan.
How is Syrah used in Languedoc?
It is a major component of Languedoc reds, especially in Minervois, Pic Saint-Loup and Terrasses du Larzac AOCs.
How is Mourvedre used in Languedoc?
Typically incorporated into Languedoc red blends. Minervois and Pic Saint-Loup are particularly partial to the grape.
Which additional varieties are apporved for the AOCs of the Atlantic Corridor
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cot.
