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Languedoc-Roussillon Flashcards

1
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What are the two non-contiguous sectors of Fitou AOC

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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

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Grenache
Carignan

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3
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What ancestral varietal may contribute to the blend in Fitou if planted prior to 2001

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Lladoner Pelut

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4
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Name an AOC in which you might find Lladoner Pelut

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Fitou AOC
Corbieres AOC

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5
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What is the minimum percentage of Carignan required in the blend of Corbieres-Boutenac AOC

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30-50% of blend

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6
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What subzone of Minervois AOC recieved its’ own appellation status for red wines

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Minervois-La Liviniere AOC

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7
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What style of wine is produced in Sable de Camargue AOC

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Vin Gris (Rosé)

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8
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What are the major white grapes of Limoux AOC

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Mauzac
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay

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9
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What is the principle red varietal of Limoux AOC

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Merlot

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10
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What vinification technique is required in Limoux AOC white wines

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Oak-fermentation

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11
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What varietal is used in Limoux méthode ancestrale

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Mauzac

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12
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What is Blanquette de Limoux

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

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13
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What two varietals must make up a combined minimum 80% of the blend of Crémant de Limoux AOC

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Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc

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14
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What is the minimimum sur lie aging for Cremant de Limoux AOC

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9 months sur lie

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15
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What are the max. yields for Crémant de Limoux AOC

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Max 70 hl/ha

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16
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What are the four principle varietals of Terrasses du Larzac AOC

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Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah
Carignan

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17
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What is the minimum vine age for Terrasses du Larzac AOC

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Min. 6 years old

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18
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What is the primary soil type of La Clape AOC

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Limestone

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19
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What are two major white varietals that make up 60% of the blend in La Clape AOC

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Bourboulenc
Grenache Blanc

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What are the 3 major red varietals of La Clape AOC

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Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah

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21
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What varietal is used to produce Muscat de Mireval AOC

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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

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22
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What is the minimum residual sugar required in Muscat de Mireval AOC

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110 g/L of RS

23
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What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Muscat de Mireval AOC

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15% ABV minimum

24
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What varietal is used to produce Muscat de Lunel AOC

A

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

25
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What is Muscat de Nöel

A

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

26
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What is the minimum residual sugar level in Muscat de Lunel AOC

27
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What is the minimum residual sugar level in Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois AOC

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Min. 125 g/L of RS

28
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What two styles of wine are produced in Muscat de Frontignan AOC

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Vin Doux Naturel
Vin de Liqueur Blanc

29
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What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Muscat de Frontignan AOC Vin Doux Naturel

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110 g/L of RS

30
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What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Muscat de Frontignan AOC Vin de Liqueur

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185 g/L of RS

31
Q

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

A

Roussillon

32
Q

What style of wine is produced in Rivesaltes AOC

A

Vin Doux Naturel in various styles

33
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What are the blending laws for Vin Doux Naturel Grenat in Rivesaltes AOC

A

Min. 100% Grenache

34
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What are the principle varietals for all styles of Rivesaltes excluding Vin Doux Naturel Grenat

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Grenache
Tourbat
Macabeu

35
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What is the synonym for Tourbat in Roussillon

A

Malvoisie de Roussillon

36
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What are the aging requirements for Rivesaltes ‘Grenat’

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

37
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What are the aging requirements for Rivesaltes ‘Ambré’ & ‘Tuilé’

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Wines must be aged in an oxidative environment for 2 years

38
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What are the aging requirements for Rivesaltes AOC ‘Hors d’Age’

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Released after the 5th year following harvest

39
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What are the max. yields for Rivesaltes AOC

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Max. 30 hl/ha

40
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What are the requirements for Rivesaltes AOC labeled ‘Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC’

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Must be produced solely from the two Muscat varietals

41
Q

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

A

Arnaud de Villeneuve

42
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What style of wine is produced in Maury AOC

A

Vin Doux Naturel
Dry red

43
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Banyuls AOC

44
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

45
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

A

Min, 30 months in oak

46
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What is the AOC for unfortified wines from Banyuls

A

Collioure AOC

47
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What is the regional AOC for the wine of Roussillon

A

Côtes du Roussillon AOC

48
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What 5 communes may add their names to labels in Côtes du Roussillon-Villages AOC

A

Latour-de-France
Caramany
Les Aspres
Lasquerde
Tautavel

49
Q

What is the overarching IGP of Languedoc-Roussillon

A

Pays d’Oc AOC

50
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What is the min. residual sugar level in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC

A

Min. 100 g/L of RS

51
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What is Maury

A

A Vin Doux Naturel AOC in Roussillon

52
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What is Mistelle

A

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

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