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Languedoc-Rousillon Flashcards

1
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What is are the three westernmost appelations of Languedoc?

A

Malepere, Limoux, Carbades

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What are the permitted varieties of Blancquette di Limoux?

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Min 90% Mauzac, + Chardonnay

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What are the permitted varieties of Cremant di Limoux?

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Blend of Chardonnay, Chenin, Mauzac and Pinot Noir

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What are the permitted varieties of Limoux Method Ancestrale?

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Mauzac 100%

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5
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What styles are producd in Minervois AOP?

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White, rose and red

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What is the subzone of Corbieres AOP?

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Corbieres-Boutenac (Red blend of Grenache, Mouvedre, Cariganan and Syrah)

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What is the subzone of Minervois?

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Minervois-la-Laviniere (Red blend of Grenace, Mouvedre, Syrah, Cinsaut and Carignan, et al)

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What are the 5 VDN appellations of Languedoc?

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Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois, Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Frontignan, Clairette du Languedoc

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Which 4 Languedoc Appellations only produce red?

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Boutenac, Fitou, Minervois la Liviniere, Terrases du Larzac

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What is unique about the still wines of Limoux?

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Whites must be oak-fermented

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What are the white-only appelations of Languedoc?

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Picpoul de Pinet

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What is the name of the Rose-only Appellation in Languedoc?

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Sable de Camargue (2023 “Gris de Gris”)

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Which appellation is embeded within Corbieres?

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Fitou (Maritime and Montagneux)

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14
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Which two appellations only produce red and rose?

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Carbades and Malepere

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What is the dominant variety for Malapere Rouge?

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Merlot (Min 50%)

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16
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What is the dominant variety for Malapere rose?

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Cabernet Franc (Min 50%)

17
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What are the two red-only subzones of Saint-Chinian?

A

Berlou and Roquebrun

18
Q

What is the principal variety in Limoux Rouge?

A

Merlot (Min 20%)

19
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Which two appellations were recently promoted from Languedoc AOP?

A

Terrases du Larzac and La Clape (2014+2015)

20
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Name the 22 Appellations of Languedoc

A

Languedoc, Clairette du Languedoc, Boutenac, Cabardes, Corbieres, Faugeres, Fitou, La Clape, Limoux, Cremant di Limoux, Malepere, Minervois, Minervois la Liviniere, Pic-Saint-Loup, Pinpoul de Pinett, Sable de Camargue, Saint Chinian, Terrases du Larzac, Muscat de Frontigan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois

21
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Which Languedoc AOC permits bordeaux-style red blends?

A

Cabardes

22
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Permitted varieties in Faugeres Rouge?

A

Grenach, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvedre, Syrah, plus Carignan and Cinsaut

23
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Principal Soil type of Faugere?

A

Schist

24
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Elevage for muscat de Noel?

A

Must be bottled before december 1st.

25
Q

Minimum RS for the four muscats?

A

Muscat de Frontignan 110 (VDN) 185 (VDL), Muscat de Lunel/Muscat de Mireval 110, Muscat de St Jean de Minervois 125

26
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Name the 9 Appellations of Roussillon

A

Cotes du Rhoussillon, Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Grand Roussillon, Collioure, Rivesaltes, Muscat de Rivesaltes, Banyules, Banyules Grand Cru, Maury

27
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Which 3 appellations do not produce fortifieds?

A

Cotes du Roussillon, Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Collioure

28
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Banyules Grand Cru can be made in what 3 styles?

A

Rouge, Rouge Hors d’Age, Rancio

29
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Miniumum proportion of Grenache in Banyules Grand Cru?

A

75%

30
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Banyules can be made in what styles?

A

Blanc/Rimage (min 8 months), Ambre/Traditionnel (Approx 40 months) Hors d’Age (60 months)

31
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Coillure can be made in what styles?

A

Red, white and rose

32
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What’s the difference between Banyules and Banyules Grand Cru?

A

Banyules can be any colour, banyule grand cru can only be red (aka min 75% grenache) and has longer minimum aging requirements

33
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Minimum RS for Muscat de Rivesaltes?

A

100gr/l

Lewis' Advanced Somm (24 decks)

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