Languedoc & Rousillon

Question 1

Which of the following appellations is NOT in Languedoc?
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat de Frontignan
Muscat du Cap Corse
Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois
Muscat de Lunel

Answer 1

Muscat du Cap Corse

Question 1

Berlou and _____ are subzone designations in Saint-Chinian AOP.

Answer 1

Roquebrun

Question 2

Which geographical designation was recently promoted to its own AOP in 2015?
Picpoul de Pinet
La Clape
Terrasses du Larzac
Pic-Saint-Loup

Answer 2

La Clape

Question 3

The Aude river passes through which appellation?
Faugères (Your Answer)
Maury
Limoux
Fitou

Answer 3

Limoux

Question 4

Select the grape(s) used in J. Laurens “Clos des Demoiselles.”
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Mauzac
Pinot Noir
Macabeo

Answer 4

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Pinot Noir

Question 5

La Coume du Roy is located in the _____ AOP.

Answer 5

Maury

Question 6

In which geographical designation of Languedoc does Domaine de l’Hortus produce wine?
Cabrières
Montpeyroux
Pic-Saint-Loup
Pézenas

Answer 6

Pic-Saint-Loup

Question 7

Select the appellation(s) permitted to bottle Muscat de Nöel.
Muscat de Frontignan
Muscat de Lunel
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois
Muscat de Rivesaltes

Answer 7

Muscat de Rivesaltes
Muscat de Lunel
Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois

Question 8

Chaptalization is permitted in Banyuls AOP.
True/False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the minimum residual sugar for Banyuls Grand Cru Brut?
34 g/L
45 g/L
54 g/L
80 g/L

Answer 9

45 g/L

Question 10

Which river passes through the heart of Rivesaltes?
Têt
Aude
Hérault
Orb

Answer 10

Têt

Question 11

Which of the following grapes is NOT used in Grange des Pères rouge?
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Counoise

Answer 11

Grenache

Question 12

Order the following appellations from north to south (1 = northernmost, 4 = southernmost).
A. Cabardès
B. Fitou
C. Collioure
D. Faugères

Answer 12

1. Faugères
2. Cabardès
3. Fitou
4. Collioure

Question 13

All of the following grapes are permitted in Rivesaltes AOP, except:
Tourbat
Mauzac
Macabeu
Grenache Gris
Muscat d’Alexandrie

Answer 13

Mauzac

Question 14

Crémant de Limoux AOP may include a maximum ___% combination of Mauzac and Pinot Noir.
10
20
30
50

Answer 14

20

Question 15

Match the grape to the respective appellation.
A. Corbières-Boutenac
B. Limoux
C. Maury
D. Faugères

1. Roussanne
2. Grenache
3. Merlot
4. Carignan

Answer 15

A. Carignan
B. Merlot
C. Grenache
D. Roussanne

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a geographical designation of Côtes du Roussillon-Villages?
Caramany
Lesquerde
Latour-de-France
Boutenac
Tautavel

Answer 16

Boutenac

Question 17

Select the wine style(s) permitted in Malepère AOP.

Red (Your Answer)

White

Rosé

Sparkling

Fortified

Answer 17

Rosé (Missed)
Red (Your Answer)