Languedoc-Roussillon Flashcards
Wines from Picpoul de Pinet AOP must be 100% Picpoul. T/F
True
Select the permitted grapes in Cremant de Limoux.
A. Chenin Blanc
B. Macabeo
C. Mauzac
D. Pinot Noir
E. Chardonnay
F. Grenache Blanc
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Mauzac
Pinot Noir
Select the appellation closest to the Rhone Valley.
A. Muscat de Lunel
B. Limoux
C. Saint-Chinian
D. Malepere
Muscat de Lunel
Bordeaux varieties are primarily found in which appellation?
A. Maury
B. Minervois
C. Collioure
D. Malepere
E. Corbieres
Malepere
Corbieres-Boutenac wines are dominated by which grape?
A. Syrah
B. Carignan
C. Merlot
D. Grenache
Carignan
Rivesaltes means _______ in the Catalan language.
High Riverbanks
How many geographical designations may append their name to the Languedoc AOP?
11
Fitou is embedded in the larger Languedoc and ________ AOPs.
Corbieres
Maritime and Montagneux are sectors of the ______ appellation.
Fitou
Roussillon shares a border with which country?
Spain
What is the climate of the Languedoc?
Mediterranean
Carignan is a major grape in the Roussillon. T/F
True
Pinot Noir is the most important grape variety in the Languedoc. T/F
False.
Grenache?
Which of the following appellations produces vin doux naturel?
A. Beaumes-du-Venise
B. Hermitage
C. Rivesaltes
D. Montravel
E. Pierrevert
Rivesaltes
Which city is located in the Languedoc?
A. Lyon
B. Perpignan
C. Montpellier
D. Marseille
Montpellier
Which if the following appellations borders Spain?
A. Maury
B. Limoux
C. Banyuls
D. Minervois
Banyuls
Arnaud de Villeneuve, 13th century physician, pioneered which technique?
A. Batonnage
B. Mutage
C. Veraison
D. Elevage
Mutage
Which of the following is most similar to Banyuls in style?
A. Muscat de Rivesaltes
B. Rivesaltes Ambre
C. Maury
D. Limoux
Maury
The _______ grape has its own appellation in the Pinet commune.
A. Grenache
B. Muscat
C. Picpoul
D. Carignan
Picpoul
What are the minimum % Grenache Noir for Banyuls AOP and Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?
Banyuls AOP min 50%
Banyuls GC AOP min 75% with min 30 months in barrel
