Languedoc Pt 7 - La Clape, Corbieres, Fitou Flashcards

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Which AOCs border Rousillon?

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La Clape, Corbieres, Boutenac and Fitou. The terrain here makes it a tough place for vines and vignerons alike.

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When was La Clape AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?

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Awarded 2015 for dry white and red.
White:(P) Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne,Vermentino, Piquepol.
Red:(P) GSM

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Where is La Clape located?

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It is dominated by the Massif de la Clape, a limestone outcrop between Narbonne and the sea.

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Why is La Clape a hostile environment for viticulture?

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It is one of the hottest, driest and sunniest parts of France.It is battered by winds and the soils are nothing but stones.Despite this it ha sgained a reputation for some of he best wines in the region.

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What is the blend of white wine in La Clape?

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Based on Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc.

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What is the blend of red wine in La Clape?

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Typically GSM.

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When was Corbieres AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?

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Awarded 1985 for dry white, Rose and red.
White:(P) Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Macabeau, Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino.
Red:(P) GSM, Carignan, LP

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Where is Corbieres located?

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It lies south of Minervois, west of La Clape and North of Fitou.

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Describe the terrain of Corbieres.

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It is wild and rugged with jagged limestone hills.

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What are the soils of Corbieres?

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Most vineyards are planted on limestone but there is schist,clay, galets and marl.

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What are the blend rules for Corbieres white/red wines?

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All must be a blend of of at least two varieties.

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What is the production of Corbieres AOC?

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Vast majority is Carignan-based reds.

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When was Corbieres Boutenac AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?

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Awarded 2005 for ed only.
Red (P) GSM, Carignan.

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Where is Boutenac located?

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In the Corbieres AOC between the Alaric Mountain to the west and the Massif de Fontfroide to the east.

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What are the soils of Boutenac?

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Iron-rich clay, galets and limestone.

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What is the blend rule in Boutenac?

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No single variety can be more than 80% and Carignan must be at least 30%.

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When was Fitou AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?

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Awarded in 1948 for red only.
(P) Carignan, Grenache.

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Where is Fitou located?

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It is split in two non-contiguous parts. Fitou Maritime (close to the coast) and Haut Fitou (in the mountains).

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What are the soils of Fitou Maritime?

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Clay/limestone

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What are the soils of Haut Fitou?

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Limestone/sandstone

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What is the typical red blend in Fitou?

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Carignan and Grenache blends.