Languedoc-Roussillon Flashcards by Matias Marroquin

What are the two non-contiguous sectors of Fitou AOC

Fitou Maritime
Fitou Montagneux

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What are the two dominant varietals that must make up a combined min. 60% of the blend in Fitou AOC

Grenache
Carignan

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What ancestral varietal may contribute to the blend in Fitou if planted prior to 2001

Lladoner Pelut

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Name an AOC in which you might find Lladoner Pelut

Fitou AOC
Corbieres AOC

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What is the minimum percentage of Carignan required in the blend of Corbieres-Boutenac AOC

30-50% of blend

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What subzone of Minervois AOC recieved its’ own appellation status for red wines

Minervois-La Liviniere AOC

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What style of wine is produced in Sable de Camargue AOC

Vin Gris (Rosé)

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What are the major white grapes of Limoux AOC

Mauzac
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay

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What is the principle red varietal of Limoux AOC

Merlot

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What vinification technique is required in Limoux AOC white wines

Oak-fermentation

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What varietal is used in Limoux méthode ancestrale

Mauzac

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What is Blanquette de Limoux

One of France’s oldest sparkling wines, made in the traditional method of Mauzac (min. 90%)

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What two varietals must make up a combined minimum 80% of the blend of Crémant de Limoux AOC

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc

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What is the minimimum sur lie aging for Cremant de Limoux AOC

9 months sur lie

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What are the max. yields for Crémant de Limoux AOC

Max 70 hl/ha

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What are the four principle varietals of Terrasses du Larzac AOC

Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah
Carignan

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What is the minimum vine age for Terrasses du Larzac AOC

Min. 6 years old

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What is the primary soil type of La Clape AOC

Limestone

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What are two major white varietals that make up 60% of the blend in La Clape AOC

Bourboulenc
Grenache Blanc

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What are the 3 major red varietals of La Clape AOC

Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah

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What varietal is used to produce Muscat de Mireval AOC

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

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What is the minimum residual sugar required in Muscat de Mireval AOC

110 g/L of RS

What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Muscat de Mireval AOC

15% ABV minimum

What varietal is used to produce Muscat de Lunel AOC

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

What is Muscat de Nöel

'Christmas Wines' - Vin Doux Naturel produced in Languedoc bottled no later than December 1st the first year of harvest

What is the minimum residual sugar level in Muscat de Lunel AOC

110 g/L

What is the minimum residual sugar level in Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC

Min. 125 g/L of RS

What two styles of wine are produced in Muscat de Frontignan AOC

Vin Doux Naturel Vin de Liqueur Blanc

What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Muscat de Frontignan AOC Vin Doux Naturel

110 g/L of RS

What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Muscat de Frontignan AOC Vin de Liqueur

185 g/L of RS

What region is home to 90% of France's fortified wines

Roussillon

What style of wine is produced in Rivesaltes AOC

Vin Doux Naturel in various styles

What are the blending laws for Vin Doux Naturel Grenat in Rivesaltes AOC

Min. 100% Grenache

What are the principle varietals for all styles of Rivesaltes excluding Vin Doux Naturel Grenat

Grenache Tourbat Macabeu

What is the synonym for Tourbat in Roussillon

Malvoisie de Roussillon

What are the aging requirements for Rivesaltes 'Grenat'

Aged in a reductive environment until May 1st the year following harvest

What are the aging requirements for Rivesaltes 'Ambré' & 'Tuilé'

Wines must be aged in an oxidative environment for 2 years

What are the aging requirements for Rivesaltes AOC 'Hors d'Age'

Released after the 5th year following harvest

What are the max. yields for Rivesaltes AOC

Max. 30 hl/ha

What are the requirements for Rivesaltes AOC labeled 'Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC'

Must be produced solely from the two Muscat varietals

What 13th century physician introduced the process of mutage in Roussillon

Arnaud de Villeneuve

What style of wine is produced in Maury AOC

Vin Doux Naturel Dry red

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Banyuls AOC

Min. 50%

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

Min. 75%

What is the minimum aging requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

Min, 30 months in oak

What is the AOC for unfortified wines from Banyuls

Collioure AOC

What is the regional AOC for the wine of Roussillon

Côtes du Roussillon AOC

What 5 communes may add their names to labels in Côtes du Roussillon-Villages AOC

Latour-de-France Caramany Les Aspres Lasquerde Tautavel

What is the overarching IGP of Languedoc-Roussillon

Pays d'Oc AOC

What is the min. residual sugar level in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC

Min. 100 g/L of RS

What is Maury

A Vin Doux Naturel AOC in Roussillon

What is Mistelle

Grape must fortified with an unaged Brandy (ex. Pineau des Charentes)