Languedoc + Roussillon Flashcards
What are the 2 North winds in Languedoc
- Tramontane
- Mistral
What is the weather phenomenon which causes heavy rain and cloud formations?
Episode Cervenol
3 geographical areas of Languedoc
- Coastal Plains
- Hillsides and Mountains
- Atlantic Corridor
What is the climate of Languedoc?
Mediterranean
What is Garrigue?
- Limestone soils
- Scrub vegetation which can grow on the nutrient poor soils. e.g. Rosemary, Thyme.
- Aroma of above herbs
What is Mutage?
Stopping alcoholic fermentation with the addition of neutral grape spirit.
What is the main white grape variety in La Clappe AOC?
Bourboulenc
Which AOCs are found in the Atlantic Corridor?
- Cabardes AOC
- Malepere AOC
- Limoux AOC (Cremant de Limoux AOC)
What is the primary grape variety of Blanquette de Limoux?
Mauzac
Which wine claims to be the oldest sparkling wine in the world?
Blanquette de Limoux
What grape is used in Languedoc’s 4 VDN AOCs?
Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc
What is the traditional vine training system of Languedoc?
Gobelet
What percentage of France’s organic vineyards are in Languedoc-Roussillon?
38%
Which grape variety is having a resurgence in Languedoc?
Carignan
What style of wine do the Languedoc AOC’s DGCs make?
Dry Red ONLY
What style of wine does Fitou AOC make?
Dry Red ONLY - typically Carignan and Grenache blends
What style of wine does Malepere AOC make?
Red and Rose - typically Cab Franc and Merlot
What style of wine does Cabardes AOC make?
Red and Rose - typically Bordeaux and Mediterranean varieties in equal proportions
What is the only grape variety allowed in Blanquette Methode Ancestrale?
Mauzac
Which white grape MUST be included in Faugeres AOC Blanc?
Roussanne
What style of wine does Terrasses du Larzac AOC make?
Dry Red ONLY - typically GSM blends
What style of wine does Pic Saint-Loup AOC make?
Red and Rose - typically GSM blends, MUST contain Syrah
What are the 4 VDN AOCs of the Languedoc?
- Muscat de Lunel AOC
- Muscat de Mireval AOC
- Muscat de Frontignan AOC
- Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC
Which VDN AOC has the highest minimum sweetness?
Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC
Outside of the 4 VDN AOCs which other AOC can produce sweet, fortified wines?
Clairette du Languedoc
What 3 rivers run through Roussillon?
- L’Agly
- La Tet
- Le Tech
What is the primary soil type of Roussillon?
Iron-rich sandy clay
What is the most common grape variety in Roussillon white VDNs?
Grenache Blanc
What is the most commonly used red grape in Roussillon?
Grenache
What is Rancio wine?
Oxidative wines aged for at least 5 years
Which grape in Languedoc and Roussillon often undergoes Carbonic Maceration to soften tannins?
Carignan
What style of wine does Maury (Sec) AOC make?
Dry Red ONLY - Grenache base
What style does Banyuls Grand Cru AOC produce?
Red VDN ONLY
What wine styles are made in Banyuls AOC?
Red, white and rose VDNs
