Languedoc-Roussillon Flashcards
What are the two non-contiguous sectors of Fitou AOC
Fitou Maritime
Fitou Montagneux
What are the two dominant varietals that must make up a combined min. 60% of the blend in Fitou AOC
Grenache
Carignan
What ancestral varietal may contribute to the blend in Fitou if planted prior to 2001
Lladoner Pelut
Name an AOC in which you might find Lladoner Pelut
Fitou AOC
Corbieres AOC
What is the minimum percentage of Carignan required in the blend of Corbieres-Boutenac AOC
30-50% of blend
What subzone of Minervois AOC recieved its’ own appellation status for red wines
Minervois-La Liviniere AOC
What style of wine is produced in Sable de Camargue AOC
Vin Gris (Rosé)
What are the major white grapes of Limoux AOC
Mauzac
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
What is the principle red varietal of Limoux AOC
Merlot
What vinification technique is required in Limoux AOC white wines
Oak-fermentation
What varietal is used in Limoux méthode ancestrale
Mauzac
What is Blanquette de Limoux
One of France’s oldest sparkling wines, made in the traditional method of Mauzac (min. 90%)
What two varietals must make up a combined minimum 80% of the blend of Crémant de Limoux AOC
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
What is the minimimum sur lie aging for Cremant de Limoux AOC
9 months sur lie
What are the max. yields for Crémant de Limoux AOC
Max 70 hl/ha
What are the four principle varietals of Terrasses du Larzac AOC
Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah
Carignan
What is the minimum vine age for Terrasses du Larzac AOC
Min. 6 years old
What is the primary soil type of La Clape AOC
Limestone
What are two major white varietals that make up 60% of the blend in La Clape AOC
Bourboulenc
Grenache Blanc