Languedoc-Roussillon 3.19 Flashcards
What is the IGP that roughly corresponds with the area of Languedoc-Roussillon?
Pays d’Oc
What is the mountain range to the north of languedoc?
Montagne Noir
What are the two major soil types of fitou?
Fitou Maritime: coastal clay and limestone around the saltwater lagoons
Fitou Montagneux: 24km inland, mountainous schist
What are the principal grape varieties for Minervois La Liviniere AOP?
Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, and Syrah
What are the official subzones of St Chinian?
Berlou and Roquebrun
Name two winds that influence Corbieres
Marin, Tramontane
Other winds of Southern France
Autan, Sirocco, Cers
Primary Soil type of Cobieres-Boutenac
Sandstone
Which grape varieties are allowed in Blanquette de Limoux?
Mauzac, Chardonnay, Chenin
Which grapes are allowed in Cremant de Limoux
Chardonnay, Mauzac, Chenin, Pinot Noir
Name Two AOPs in Languedoc where production is primarily Bordeaux Varieties.
Cabardes, Malepere
What is the primary grape variety of Domaine de la Grange de Pere’s Vin de Pays de l’Hérault Blanc?
Roussanne
Name two producers in the commune of Aniane
Granges des Peres, Mas de Daumas Gassac
First vintage of Mas de Daumas Gassac?
1978
River influencing Corbieres
Aude
Which mountain range forms the border of roussillon and Spain?
Albera Massif/Chaines des Alberes
River of Rivesaltes
Agly River
What is Arnaud de Villeneuve known for?
13th century physician, introduced the process of mutage
Rendement de Base for Banyuls
30 hl/ha
Minimum RS in Rivesaltes?
45 hl/ha
Minimum potential Alcohol in Banyuls
21.5%
Domaine du Mas Blanc is credited with pioneering which style of Banyuls?
Rimage
Which Spanish DO is across the border from Banyuls?
Emporda DO
Name two producers of Banyuls
LA Tour Vieille, Domaine du Mas Blanc
Banyuls Grand Cru Barrel Aging
Min 30 months
What are the average annual sunlight hours in Roussillon?
2500 hours (315 days)
