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Languedoc-Roussillon & Southwest Flashcards

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1
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What are the two distinct noncontiguous sectors of Fitou AOC

A

Fitou Montagneux
Fitou Maritime

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What is the dominant grape in the red blends of Fitou AOC

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Carignan

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3
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What styles of wines are authorzied in Corbiéres AOC

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White
Rosé
Red

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What styles of wine are authorized in Minervois AOC

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White
Rosé
Red

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5
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What is the superior subzone of Corbiéres AOC

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Corbiéres-Boutenac AOC

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6
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What is the major grape varietal of Corbiéres-Boutenac AOC

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Carignan

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What are the main grape varietals of Cabardés AOC red wines

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Grenache
Syrah
Bordeaux varietals

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What is the major red grape in Malepére AOC and minimum percentage

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Merlot
Must be at least 50% of the blend

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9
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What is the main grape for Rosé production in Malepére AOC

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Cabernet Franc

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10
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What style of wine is authorized in Saint-Chinian AOC and Faugeres AOC

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White
Rosé
Red

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11
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What is the main red grape in Limoux AOC

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Merlot

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12
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What are the major white grape varietals of Limoux AOC

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Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Mauzac

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13
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What are the blending laws of Crémant de Limoux AOC

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Max 20% Pinot Noir and/or Mauzac
Rest of the blend must be Chardonnay and/or Chenin Blanc

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14
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What is the umbrella AOC of Languedoc

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Languedoc AOC

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15
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What is the blending requirement for red wines labeled Languedoc AOC

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Minimum 50% Grenache Syrah and Mourvedré

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16
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What is the most recent AOC to be promoted from within Languedoc AOC

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La Clape AOC

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17
Q

What is the major wine style of Roussillon

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Vin Doux Naturel

18
Q

What is the major AOC for VDN wine in Roussillon by volume

A

Rivesaltes AOC

19
Q

What are the four styles of fortified wine in Rivesaltes AOC

A

Ambré
Grenat
Tuilé
Rosé

20
Q

What does the label term ‘hors d’age’ mean in Rivesaltes AOC

A

Minimum of 5 years aging

21
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What are the requirements for labeling of Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC

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Must be comprised solely of Muscat grapes

22
Q

What are the authorized grape varietals of Maury AOC Vin Doux Naturel

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Grenache (blanc, gris, noir)

23
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What is the AOC for Vin Doux Naturel at the southern tip of France

A

Banyuls AOC

24
Q

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

A

75%

25
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC

A

30 months

26
Q

What are unfortified wines produced in Banyuls released as

A

Collioure AOC

27
Q

What is the main red AOC for Roussillon still wines

A

Côtes de Roussillon AOC

28
Q

What is the sub AOC within Côtes de Roussillon reserved for red wines

A

Côtes de Roussillon-Villages AOC

29
Q

What is the overarching IGP level appellation for Languedoc Roussillon

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Pays d’Oc IGP

30
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What style of wine is authorized in Bergerac AOC

A

White
Rosé
Red

31
Q

What are the grape varietals of Bergerac AOC

A

The major Bordeaux varietals

32
Q

What is the superior zone for red wine in Bergerac AOC

A

Pécharmant AOC

33
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What is the blending requirement for red wines of Cahors AOC

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Minimum 70% Malbec
Tannat and Merlot may complete the blend

34
Q

What is the major grape varietal of Madiran AOC

A

Tannat

35
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What is the AOC for semi-sweet and sweet wines produced in Madiran

A

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC

36
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What are the two main grape varietals of Jurançon AOC

A

Petit Manseng
Gros Manseng

37
Q

What southwest region is known for having some of the oldest vines in France

A

Gaillac AOC

38
Q

What are the main red grapes of Gaillac AOC

A

Duras
Fer
Syrah
Prunelard

39
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What are the main white grapes of Gaillac AOC

A

Mauzac
Muscadelle
Len de l’El

40
Q

What is the translation of the Len de l’El varietal

A

Far from sight

41
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What is the red grape varietal of Marcillac AOC

A

Fer

42
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What is the notable grape varietal of Fronton AOC

A

Negrette

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