Languedoc-Roussillon Flashcards
Languedoc-Roussillon produces what percentage of the national total of wine?
30%
Fitou
Two sectors
Main style of wine produced
- Fitou Maritime
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Fitou Montagneux
- Wine are red blends dominated by Carignan
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Styles
- Red
- Rosés
- White - small amount made
T/F: Corbières-Boutenac produces red and white wines.
False. Corbières-Boutenac AOP is for Carignan dominant reds
What year did Minervois-La Livinière receive its own AOP?
1999, for red wines based on Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, Syrah
What varietals are used for Cabardés AOP and Malpère AOP?
- Cabaredès: Grenache, Syrah, BDX varieties
- Malpère: min 50% Melot and Cabernet Franc
What are the sparkling wine styles of Limoux?
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Blanquette de Limoux
- méthode traditionelle
- min 90% Mauzac
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Crémant de Limoux
- min 80% Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc
- max 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir
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Limoux Méthode Ancestrale
- 100% Mauzac
Terrasses du Larzac was promoted to AOP in 2014, where is it located and what style of wine is produced?
- Located in Hérault department
- Min. 75% comb. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan
In 2015, La Clape was elevated to AOP. Where is it located and what is its designated style?
- Located in Aude department
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Blanc:
- min 30% Bourboulenc, max 10% Viognier
- No variety may be more than 80% of blend
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Rouge
- Grenache, Syrah Mourvèdre
- No variety can be more than 70% of blend
What does Rivesaltes mean in Catalan?
High Rivers
What styles of fortified Rivesaltes AOP are produced?
- Ambré
- Grenat
- Tuilé
- Rosé
How are ambré and tuilé styles produced?
Aged in an oxidative environment until at least March 1st of the 3rd year following the harvest
How are grenat styles made?
- Aged reductively for 1 year, must be bottled before June 30th of the 2nd year
- 100% Grenache Noir
What is hors d’age?
Wines aged a min. of 5 years, but in practiced aged up to 20 years
Why is Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP released earlier for youthful consumption?
The wine can quickly lose its aromatic freshness
Who is Arnaud de Villeneuve?
A 13th century physician who introduced the process of mutage
What is the southernmost wine appellation in continental France?
Banyuls AOP
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Vin Doux Naturel:
- Blanc, Ambré, Rosé, “Rimage”, “Traditional” Rouge, “Hors d’Age”
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“Tratitional” Rouge:
- Min 50% Grenache Noir
- Banyuls Grand Cru: min 75% Grenache Noir
How long must Banyuls Grand Cru spend in barrel?
30 months
If unfortified wines are released from the producers of Banyuls, how are the wines labeled?
Collioure AOP
