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Languedoc + Roussillon Flashcards

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What are the 2 North winds in Languedoc

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  1. Tramontane
  2. Mistral
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What is the weather phenomenon which causes heavy rain and cloud formations?

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Episode Cervenol

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3 geographical areas of Languedoc

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  1. Coastal Plains
  2. Hillsides and Mountains
  3. Atlantic Corridor
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4
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What is the climate of Languedoc?

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Mediterranean

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What is Garrigue?

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

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Stopping alcoholic fermentation with the addition of neutral grape spirit.

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

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Bourboulenc

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Which AOCs are found in the Atlantic Corridor?

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  1. Cabardes AOC
  2. Malepere AOC
  3. Limoux AOC (Cremant de Limoux AOC)
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9
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What is the primary grape variety of Blanquette de Limoux?

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Mauzac

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10
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Which wine claims to be the oldest sparkling wine in the world?

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Blanquette de Limoux

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

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Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc

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12
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What is the traditional vine training system of Languedoc?

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Gobelet

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

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38%

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Which grape variety is having a resurgence in Languedoc?

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Carignan

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

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Dry Red ONLY

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16
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What style of wine does Fitou AOC make?

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Dry Red ONLY - typically Carignan and Grenache blends

17
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What style of wine does Malepere AOC make?

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Red and Rose - typically Cab Franc and Merlot

18
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What style of wine does Cabardes AOC make?

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

19
Q

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

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Mauzac

20
Q

Which white grape MUST be included in Faugeres AOC Blanc?

A

Roussanne

21
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What style of wine does Terrasses du Larzac AOC make?

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Dry Red ONLY - typically GSM blends

22
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What style of wine does Pic Saint-Loup AOC make?

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Red and Rose - typically GSM blends, MUST contain Syrah

23
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What are the 4 VDN AOCs of the Languedoc?

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  1. Muscat de Lunel AOC
  2. Muscat de Mireval AOC
  3. Muscat de Frontignan AOC
  4. Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC
24
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Which VDN AOC has the highest minimum sweetness?

A

Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC

25
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Outside of the 4 VDN AOCs which other AOC can produce sweet, fortified wines?

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Clairette du Languedoc

26
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What 3 rivers run through Roussillon?

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  1. L’Agly
  2. La Tet
  3. Le Tech
27
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What is the primary soil type of Roussillon?

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Iron-rich sandy clay

28
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What is the most common grape variety in Roussillon white VDNs?

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Grenache Blanc

29
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What is the most commonly used red grape in Roussillon?

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Grenache

30
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What is Rancio wine?

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Oxidative wines aged for at least 5 years

31
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Which grape in Languedoc and Roussillon often undergoes Carbonic Maceration to soften tannins?

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Carignan

32
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What style of wine does Maury (Sec) AOC make?

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Dry Red ONLY - Grenache base

33
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What style does Banyuls Grand Cru AOC produce?

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Red VDN ONLY

34
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What wine styles are made in Banyuls AOC?

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Red, white and rose VDNs

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