Languedoc Roussillon Flashcards
What is the assemblage of blanquette de limoux?
90% Mauzac
What are the syles of Rivesaltes?
ambre, grenat, tuile, and rose - amber red tawny and pink
What is used in Granges des Peres Rouge?
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Banyuls wines with a vintage are labeled as?
Rimage
What are the subzones for St. Chinian?
Berlou, Roquebrun both red GSM blends. S emphasized on the Roquebrun
What is the oldest, purposefully made sparkling wine?
Blanquette de Limoux
What is produced in St. Chinian?
RWP
True/False: Maury produces still dry red wines under the same AOP as the VdN
True. As of 2011. Grenache based
What is produced in Corbieres Boutenac?
Red based on Grenache/Mourv/Carignan
What are the whites from Limoux made from?
Barrel fermented Chard, Chenin, and Mauzac.
What is Les Aspres?
Sub of Cotes du Roussillon for Syrah and Mourvedre based reds.
Who is Arnaud de Villeneuve?
13th century physician that pioneered Mutage
What AOP’s are within Corbieres?
Corbieres Boutenac and Fitou
What is required for an ‘Hors d’Age’ from Rivesaltes?
5 years minimum. Often 20+
What is Maury?
VdN AOP from Grenache in Rivesaltes/Rousillon
What is a synonym of Mauzac?
Blanquette
Grenache and Carignan account for at least what percentage of Fitou AOP?
50%
Which rivesaltes styles are oxidative and how long are they aged?
Ambre and tuile. Until 3/1/3rd year
What region in France has the most vineyard plantings?
Languedoc-Roussillon - most in the world
Where is the Agly river valley?
Rousillion. The heart of Cote de Rousillion Villages.
What are the reds of Limoux made from?
Merlot w/GSyCot
Which Languedoc AOP’s use bordeaux varieties
Cabardes (40GS+40CFCSM), and Malpere (40+M(R), CF(P), Limoux (50M + GSCot)
How many geo designations exist for Languedoc AOP?
11: Cabrières, Grés de Montpellier, La Méjanelle, Montpeyroux, Pézenas, Quatourze, Saint-Christol, Saint-Drézéry, Saint-Georges-d’Orques, Saint-Saturnin, Sommières
What is produced in Fitou?
Reds based on Grenache
Rasteau wines that are maderized in style in which the wines are left in open barrels exposed to the sun and heat are ?
Rancio
What is the southernmost AOP in continental France?
Banyuls AOP
Is Chaptalization permitted in Banyuls?
No
What is the soil type of Cote de Rousillion Villages?
Schist dominant
What is the classification for the entire Languedoc-Roussillon region?
Vin de Pays d’Oc
What is Collioure?
AOP for unfortified dry red from Banyuls
What requires 100% Mauzac?
Limoux “Method Ancestrale”
Rivesaltes means ? In the catalan language?
High Shores
Which river passes through the heart of Rivesaltes?
Tet
What communes may append to Cotes du Roussillon Villages?
4 - Latour de France, Caramany, Lesquerde, and Tautavel
What are 2 AOP’s that were elevated from geographic designations in the Languedoc?
Terrasses du Larzac for reds, and La Clape for RW
What are the AOP w/in Minervois?
Minervois la Liviniere, Cabardes, Muscat de St. Jean de Minervois
What is the assemblage of Cremant de limoux?
Max 90% Chard(50+), Chenin + max 20% Mauzac and PN(<15)
What is required for Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?
75%+ Grenache noir, 30 months bbl,
What are the fortified wine appellations in the Languedoc?
Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de St. Jean de Minervois, Muscat de Frontignan
What is the assemblage required for Banyuls?
50%+ grenache noir, and 75%+ for Banyuls Grand Cru
What are the Fitou regions, and what are the corresponding soil types?
Fitou Maritime - Clay/Limestone and Fitou Montagneux - Schist
What is required for Red Languedoc AOP wines?
50% combo G,Sy,Mour,Lladoner Pelut, but it changes based on area
Cremant de Limoux AOP may include a maximum of what combination of PN and Mauzac?
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What is produced in Limoux?
Red, White and sparkling
What is Muscat de Noel?
Muscat de Lunel or MdSt. Jean de Minervois or Muscat de Rivesaltes VdN’s that are bottled no later than 12/1
What mountain range borders Les Aspres?
Alberes Mountains
