Languedoc Pt 6 - Minervois, St Chinian, Faugeres AOCs Flashcards
Which three well known vineyards lie in the mountain ranges of N. Languedoc?
Faugeres, Minervois and Saint Chinian lie in the foothills of the mountains of the northern border.
When was Faugeres AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?
Awarded 1982 for dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Vermentino;
Red: (P) GSM, Lledoner Pelut.
Where is Faugeres AOC located?
It is nestled in the foothills of the Cevennes Mountains, 12m/20km north of Beziers.
What is the soil of Faugeres AOC?
Vineyards are planted between garrique, woodland and escarpments on SCHIST.
What is the elevation of Faugeres vineyards?
990 ft/ 330 mtrs.
How is the Mediterranean heat tempered in Faugeres? How does this impact grapes?
By the elevation and north winds. this delivers ripe fruit with underlying freshness.
What are the blend rules for red/white wine in Faugeres?
Red: must be at least two varieties;
White: must be Roussanne plus at least one other.
What is the production of Faugeres AOC?
It is mainly red wine.
When was Saint Chinian AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?
Awarded in 1982 for rose and Red and in 2005 for dry white.
White:(P) Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Vermentino;
Red:(P) GSM, Lledoner Pelut.
Where is Saint Chinian AOC located?
In the foothills of the Espinouse Mountains at elevations up to 1320ft/400mtrs.
What are the soils of Saint Chinian?
Schist or clay/limestone soils.
How is the Mediterranean heat tempered in Saint Chinian?
By the elevation
What is the production of Saint Chinian?
Mainly red or rose.
What are the blends of red/ rose Saint Chinian?
GSM with a sizeable contribution by Lledoner Pelut (Hairy Grenache)
What grape is the most important variety in Saint Chinian white wine?
Grenache Blanc
Which two DGC of Saint Chinian are found on schist soils?
Berlou and Roquebrun. Both make red wine only.
What is the blend in Berlou?
Typically GSM with high % of Carignan?
What is the blend in Roquebrun?
Predominantly Grenache and Syrah
When was Minervois AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?
Awarded in 1985 for rose, Red, dry white.
White:(P) Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Macabeau, Marsanne, Roussanne, Vermentino;
Red:(P) GSM, Lledoner Pelut.
Where is Minervois located?
North of the Canal du Midi between Carcassone (west) and Narbonne (east).
What are the soils of Minervois?
Clay and Limestone with pockets of sandstone.
What is the red blend in Minervois?
Syrah-based with high proportion of Grenache and Mourvedre.
What are the blend rules for white wine in Minervois?
Must be at least 80% of primary varieties.
What is production in Minervois AOC?
Vast majority is red.
When was Minervois-La Liviniere AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?
Awarded in 1999 for red only.
Red: (P) GSM Lledoner Pelut
Where is La Liviniere located?
In the Minervois AOC in the foothills of the Montagne Noire.
What are the soils of La Liviniere?
Schist.
What are the blend in La Liviniere wines?
GSM with Syrah taking the lead role.
