Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

KM Master Sommelier Study > Languedoc & Rousillon > Flashcards

Languedoc & Rousillon Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Introductory Sommelier Exam (CMS) flashcards
1
Q

Which French wine region is the largest wine producer in volume

A

Languedoc Rousillon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which AOP encompasses both sectors of Fitou AOP

A

Corbieres AOP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which Corbieres subregion now has it’s own AOP for red wines

A

Boutenac AOP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which Minervois subregion now has it’s own AOP for red wines

A

La Livinieres

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the two distinct non contiguous sectors of Fitou

A

Fitou Maritime: coastal clay and limestone around the saltwater lagoons

Fitou Montagneux: 24km inland, mountainous schist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Fitou AOP

A

Red wines, blends of mainly Carignan with Grenache and Lladoner Pelut

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Corbieres AOP

A

Mainly red wines from Carignan and Grenache with other mediterranean varieties.
White and Rose also produced

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Cabardes AOP

A

Rose and Red wines from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, with Grenache and Syrah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Malepere AOP

A

Rose and red wines
Reds with min 40% Merlot and a combined min 20% of Cabernet Franc and Cot, with other bordeaux and mediterranean red grapes

Rose with min 40% Cabernet Franc and the rest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the subregions of St Chinian AOP

A

Berlou, Roquebrun (both are for rouge wines only)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Faugeres and St Chinian AOP

A

Red, Rose and white wines from a mix of mediterranean grapes. Grenache being the prominent one

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What kind of still wines are made in Limoux AOP

A

Dry White wines from Mauzac, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay - must be fermented in Oak

Dry red wines blended from min 45 - 70% Merlot, min 3 grape varieties to be in the blend

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the different sparkling wines produced in Limoux AOP

A

Blanquette de Limoux with min 90% Mauzac, made in traditional method - 9 months on the lees

Methode Ancestral - made by single fermentation, no tirage, no expedition - min 2 months on the lees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Cremant de Limoux AOP

A

Traditional method sparkling white and rose with min 90% combined Chardonnay and chenin, with Mauzac and Pinot Noir
12 months ageing - 9 on the lees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the key blending rules in Languedoc AOP

A

Min 2 varieties with max 80% of any single variety allowed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the max permitted yields in Languedoc AOP

A

Blanc: 60 hl/ha
Rosé: 54 hl/ha
Rouge: 50 hl/ha
With geographical indication: 42-50 hl/ha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the geographic designations of Languedoc AOP

A

Cabrières,
Grés de Montpellier,
La Méjanelle,
Montpeyroux,
Pézenas,
Quatourze,
Saint-Christol,
Saint-Drézéry,
Saint-Georges-d’Orques,
Saint-Saturnin,
Sommières

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Which two geographic designations of Languedoc got their own AOP

A

Terrases du Larzac
La Clape

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Terrases du Larzac

A

Red wines, with min 3 grape varieties. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignan dominate

20
Q

What kind of wines are produced in La Clape

A

White wines dominated by Bourboulenc
Red wines dominated by Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre

21
Q

What are the fortified wine appellations of Languedoc

A

Muscat de Mireval
Muscat d Lunel
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Muscat de Frontignan

22
Q

Which Languedoc Fortified wine appellations can make VDN as well as VDL

A

Muscat de Frontignan

23
Q

What is the min RS required in fortified wines of Languedoc

A

Muscat de Mireval and Lunel - 110g/l
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois - 125g/l
Muscat de Frontignan VDN - 110g/l, VDL 185g/l

24
Q

Which is the overarching VDN appellation of Rousillon

A

Rivesaltes

25
Q

Who invented process of Mutage

A

Arnaud de Villeneuve,
A 13th-century physician, introduced the process of mutage as a means of medicinal elixir-brewing

26
Q

What styles of VDN are produced in Rivesaltes

A

Grenat - Red
Ambre - Amber
Tuile - Tawny
Rose - Pink

27
Q

What is the min aging for Grenat wines

A

Must be aged reductively for min 1 year

28
Q

How long should the Ambre and Tuile styles need to age

A

Min 2 years, in oxidative environment

29
Q

What is the designation for a Rivesaltes wine aged for 5 years or more

A

Hors d’Age

30
Q

What is the min RS needed in Rivesaltes wines

A

45g/l

31
Q

What is the main difference in Rivesaltes and Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP

A

Muscat de Rivesaltes is VDN using Muscat grapes and is released early to get the fresher aromas. It is not supposed to be aged

32
Q

What is the min RS required in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP

A

100 g/l

33
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Maury AOP

A

Dry Red wines from majorly Grenache (min 60%)
VDN same styles as Rivesaltes

34
Q

What are the vintage dated VDN rouge in Banyuls called

A

Rimage

35
Q

What are the traditionnel VDN in Banyuls

A

Red VDN with min 50% grenache in the blend

36
Q

What is the difference in Banyuls traditionnel and Banyuls Grand Cru wines

A

Banyuls Grand Cru must have min 75% grenache (50% for traditionnel)
Min 30 months ageing in barrel before release

37
Q

What is the AOP used for dry wines of Banyuls

A

Collioure

38
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Cotes du Rousillon AOP

A

Red whites and rose wines

39
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Cotes du Rousillon Villages AOP

A

Red wines only

40
Q

Which villages are able to append their names to Cotes du Rousillon Villages AOP

A

Caramany,
Latour-de-France,
Lesquerde,
Tautavel,
Les Aspres

41
Q

What is the major overarching IGP for Languedoc Rousillon

A

Pays d’Oc IGP

42
Q

Which Languedoc AOP can produce Muscat de Noel

A

Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Muscat de Lunel

43
Q

When should the Muscat de Noel be bottled

A

By Dec 1 of the year of harvest (Christmas wine)

44
Q

What is Sablet de Camargue Gris de Gris

A

Rose wine made from Grenache Gris only

45
Q

What is Égrappage

A

Destemming

46
Q

Which AOP of France mandates fermentation in oak barrels for it’s still white wines

A

Limoux

KM Master Sommelier Study (52 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions