Languedoc & Rousillon Flashcards
Which French wine region is the largest wine producer in volume
Languedoc Rousillon
Which AOP encompasses both sectors of Fitou AOP
Corbieres AOP
Which Corbieres subregion now has it’s own AOP for red wines
Boutenac AOP
Which Minervois subregion now has it’s own AOP for red wines
La Livinieres
What are the two distinct non contiguous sectors of Fitou
Fitou Maritime: coastal clay and limestone around the saltwater lagoons
Fitou Montagneux: 24km inland, mountainous schist
What kind of wines are produced in Fitou AOP
Red wines, blends of mainly Carignan with Grenache and Lladoner Pelut
What kind of wines are produced in Corbieres AOP
Mainly red wines from Carignan and Grenache with other mediterranean varieties.
White and Rose also produced
What kind of wines are produced in Cabardes AOP
Rose and Red wines from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, with Grenache and Syrah
What kind of wines are produced in Malepere AOP
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
What are the subregions of St Chinian AOP
Berlou, Roquebrun (both are for rouge wines only)
What kind of wines are produced in Faugeres and St Chinian AOP
Red, Rose and white wines from a mix of mediterranean grapes. Grenache being the prominent one
What kind of still wines are made in Limoux AOP
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
What are the different sparkling wines produced in Limoux AOP
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
What kind of wines are produced in Cremant de Limoux AOP
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
What are the key blending rules in Languedoc AOP
Min 2 varieties with max 80% of any single variety allowed
What are the max permitted yields in Languedoc AOP
Blanc: 60 hl/ha
Rosé: 54 hl/ha
Rouge: 50 hl/ha
With geographical indication: 42-50 hl/ha
What are the geographic designations of Languedoc AOP
Cabrières,
Grés de Montpellier,
La Méjanelle,
Montpeyroux,
Pézenas,
Quatourze,
Saint-Christol,
Saint-Drézéry,
Saint-Georges-d’Orques,
Saint-Saturnin,
Sommières
Which two geographic designations of Languedoc got their own AOP
Terrases du Larzac
La Clape
What kind of wines are produced in Terrases du Larzac
Red wines, with min 3 grape varieties. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignan dominate
What kind of wines are produced in La Clape
White wines dominated by Bourboulenc
Red wines dominated by Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
What are the fortified wine appellations of Languedoc
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat d Lunel
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Muscat de Frontignan
Which Languedoc Fortified wine appellations can make VDN as well as VDL
Muscat de Frontignan
What is the min RS required in fortified wines of Languedoc
Muscat de Mireval and Lunel - 110g/l
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois - 125g/l
Muscat de Frontignan VDN - 110g/l, VDL 185g/l
Which is the overarching VDN appellation of Rousillon
Rivesaltes
Who invented process of Mutage
Arnaud de Villeneuve,
A 13th-century physician, introduced the process of mutage as a means of medicinal elixir-brewing
What styles of VDN are produced in Rivesaltes
Grenat - Red
Ambre - Amber
Tuile - Tawny
Rose - Pink
What is the min aging for Grenat wines
Must be aged reductively for min 1 year
How long should the Ambre and Tuile styles need to age
Min 2 years, in oxidative environment
What is the designation for a Rivesaltes wine aged for 5 years or more
Hors d’Age
What is the min RS needed in Rivesaltes wines
45g/l
What is the main difference in Rivesaltes and Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP
Muscat de Rivesaltes is VDN using Muscat grapes and is released early to get the fresher aromas. It is not supposed to be aged
What is the min RS required in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP
100 g/l
What kind of wines are produced in Maury AOP
Dry Red wines from majorly Grenache (min 60%)
VDN same styles as Rivesaltes
What are the vintage dated VDN rouge in Banyuls called
Rimage
What are the traditionnel VDN in Banyuls
Red VDN with min 50% grenache in the blend
What is the difference in Banyuls traditionnel and Banyuls Grand Cru wines
Banyuls Grand Cru must have min 75% grenache (50% for traditionnel)
Min 30 months ageing in barrel before release
What is the AOP used for dry wines of Banyuls
Collioure
What kind of wines are produced in Cotes du Rousillon AOP
Red whites and rose wines
What kind of wines are produced in Cotes du Rousillon Villages AOP
Red wines only
Which villages are able to append their names to Cotes du Rousillon Villages AOP
Caramany,
Latour-de-France,
Lesquerde,
Tautavel,
Les Aspres
What is the major overarching IGP for Languedoc Rousillon
Pays d’Oc IGP
Which Languedoc AOP can produce Muscat de Noel
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Muscat de Lunel
When should the Muscat de Noel be bottled
By Dec 1 of the year of harvest (Christmas wine)
What is Sablet de Camargue Gris de Gris
Rose wine made from Grenache Gris only
What is Égrappage
Destemming
Which AOP of France mandates fermentation in oak barrels for it’s still white wines
Limoux
