Languedoc-Rousillon Flashcards

1
Q

t/f: Languedoc-Roussillon has the most plantings of grape vines in France

A

true

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2
Q

Corbieres and Minervois are based on what grape(s)?

A

GSM

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3
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One of the oldest AOCs in Languedoc-Roussillon, this AOC is non-contiguous and is based on Carignan and Grenache

A

Fitou

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4
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France’s richest, fullest, most quality-oriented VDN AOC

A

Banyuls

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5
Q

How are VDN wines produced?

A

Mutage

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6
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Banyuls is based on this grape

A

Grenache

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7
Q

Red Banyuls drinks like a …

A

young, fruity Port

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8
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What type of wine does Maury AOC produce?

A

VDN

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9
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Maury AOC wine is based on this grape

A

Grenache

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10
Q

VDN wines have an ABV range of…

A

15-18%

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11
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Most common varieties for VDN wine

A

Grenache + Muscat

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12
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Muscat de Rivesalts AOC must be made from…

A

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains + Muscat of Alexandria

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13
Q

The town of Limoux is known for…

A

SPARKLING WINE

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14
Q

Cremant de Limoux is based on…

A

Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

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15
Q

Blanquette is also known as

A

Mauzac

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16
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Blanquette de Limoux is made with this method

A

traditional method

17
Q

Blanquette de Limoux and Limoux Methode Ancestrale are based on this grape

A

Blanquette (Mauzac)

18
Q

Over 90% of France’s sparkling wine is made in…

A

Roussillon

19
Q

The birthplace of VDN

A

Rivesaltes

20
Q

Rivesalts AOC produces a …

A

VDN based on Grenache

21
Q

What can you tell me about Cotes de Roussillon AOC?

A

Blanket AOC
Red + white + rose
GSM blends
W: grenache, macabeu
Most dry wines in Roussillon are sold under this AOC, as Roussillon specializes in sweet VDN wines

22
Q

Where is the red grape Lledoner Pelut found?

A

Languedoc Roussillon and Catalonia

23
Q

Picpoul

A

Ancient variety
“stings the lips” - great acidity

24
Q

This IGP covers Languedoc-Roussillon

A

Pays d’OC

25
Q

Languedoc AOC

A

Blanket AOC
GSM
W: Picpoul-based

26
Q

The 2 highest production AOC

A

Corbieres
Minervois

27
Q

Where is La Clape AOC found?

A

Languedoc-Roussillon

28
Q

VDN AOCs

A

Banyuls
Maury
Rivesalts
Muscat de Rivesalts

29
Q

This wine is said to be the oldest pruposefully-produced sparkling wine in France

A

Limoux Methode Ancestrale