Languedoc-Rousillon Flashcards
t/f: Languedoc-Roussillon has the most plantings of grape vines in France
true
Corbieres and Minervois are based on what grape(s)?
GSM
One of the oldest AOCs in Languedoc-Roussillon, this AOC is non-contiguous and is based on Carignan and Grenache
Fitou
France’s richest, fullest, most quality-oriented VDN AOC
Banyuls
How are VDN wines produced?
Mutage
Banyuls is based on this grape
Grenache
Red Banyuls drinks like a …
young, fruity Port
What type of wine does Maury AOC produce?
VDN
Maury AOC wine is based on this grape
Grenache
VDN wines have an ABV range of…
15-18%
Most common varieties for VDN wine
Grenache + Muscat
Muscat de Rivesalts AOC must be made from…
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains + Muscat of Alexandria
The town of Limoux is known for…
SPARKLING WINE
Cremant de Limoux is based on…
Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc
Blanquette is also known as
Mauzac
Blanquette de Limoux is made with this method
traditional method
Blanquette de Limoux and Limoux Methode Ancestrale are based on this grape
Blanquette (Mauzac)
Over 90% of France’s sparkling wine is made in…
Roussillon
The birthplace of VDN
Rivesaltes
Rivesalts AOC produces a …
VDN based on Grenache
What can you tell me about Cotes de Roussillon AOC?
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
Where is the red grape Lledoner Pelut found?
Languedoc Roussillon and Catalonia
Picpoul
Ancient variety
“stings the lips” - great acidity
This IGP covers Languedoc-Roussillon
Pays d’OC
