Languedoc + Roussillon

Question 1

What are the 2 North winds in Languedoc

Answer 1

1. Tramontane
2. Mistral

Question 2

What is the weather phenomenon which causes heavy rain and cloud formations?

Answer 2

Episode Cervenol

Question 3

3 geographical areas of Languedoc

Answer 3

1. Coastal Plains
2. Hillsides and Mountains
3. Atlantic Corridor

Question 4

What is the climate of Languedoc?

Answer 4

Mediterranean

Question 5

What is Garrigue?

Answer 5

1. Limestone soils
2. Scrub vegetation which can grow on the nutrient poor soils. e.g. Rosemary, Thyme.
3. Aroma of above herbs

Question 6

What is Mutage?

Answer 6

Stopping alcoholic fermentation with the addition of neutral grape spirit.

Question 7

What is the main white grape variety in La Clappe AOC?

Answer 7

Bourboulenc

Question 8

Which AOCs are found in the Atlantic Corridor?

Answer 8

1. Cabardes AOC
2. Malepere AOC
3. Limoux AOC (Cremant de Limoux AOC)

Question 9

What is the primary grape variety of Blanquette de Limoux?

Answer 9

Mauzac

Question 10

Which wine claims to be the oldest sparkling wine in the world?

Answer 10

Blanquette de Limoux

Question 11

What grape is used in Languedoc’s 4 VDN AOCs?

Answer 11

Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc

Question 12

What is the traditional vine training system of Languedoc?

Answer 12

Gobelet

Question 13

What percentage of France’s organic vineyards are in Languedoc-Roussillon?

Answer 13

38%

Question 14

Which grape variety is having a resurgence in Languedoc?

Answer 14

Carignan

Question 15

What style of wine do the Languedoc AOC’s DGCs make?

Answer 15

Dry Red ONLY

Question 16

What style of wine does Fitou AOC make?

Answer 16

Dry Red ONLY - typically Carignan and Grenache blends

Question 17

What style of wine does Malepere AOC make?

Answer 17

Red and Rose - typically Cab Franc and Merlot

Question 18

What style of wine does Cabardes AOC make?

Answer 18

Red and Rose - typically Bordeaux and Mediterranean varieties in equal proportions

Question 19

What is the only grape variety allowed in Blanquette Methode Ancestrale?

Answer 19

Mauzac

Question 20

Which white grape MUST be included in Faugeres AOC Blanc?

Answer 20

Roussanne

Question 21

What style of wine does Terrasses du Larzac AOC make?

Answer 21

Dry Red ONLY - typically GSM blends

Question 22

What style of wine does Pic Saint-Loup AOC make?

Answer 22

Red and Rose - typically GSM blends, MUST contain Syrah

Question 23

What are the 4 VDN AOCs of the Languedoc?

Answer 23

1. Muscat de Lunel AOC
2. Muscat de Mireval AOC
3. Muscat de Frontignan AOC
4. Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC

Question 24

Which VDN AOC has the highest minimum sweetness?

Answer 24

Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC

Question 25

Outside of the 4 VDN AOCs which other AOC can produce sweet, fortified wines?

Answer 25

Clairette du Languedoc

Question 26

What 3 rivers run through Roussillon?

Answer 26

1. L'Agly 2. La Tet 3. Le Tech

Question 27

What is the primary soil type of Roussillon?

Answer 27

Iron-rich sandy clay

Question 28

What is the most common grape variety in Roussillon white VDNs?

Answer 28

Grenache Blanc

Question 29

What is the most commonly used red grape in Roussillon?

Answer 29

Grenache

Question 30

What is Rancio wine?

Answer 30

Oxidative wines aged for at least 5 years

Question 31

Which grape in Languedoc and Roussillon often undergoes Carbonic Maceration to soften tannins?

Answer 31

Carignan

Question 32

What style of wine does Maury (Sec) AOC make?

Answer 32

Dry Red ONLY - Grenache base

Question 33

What style does Banyuls Grand Cru AOC produce?

Answer 33

Red VDN ONLY

Question 34

What wine styles are made in Banyuls AOC?

Answer 34

Red, white and rose VDNs