Languedoc-Roussillon & Southwest Flashcards
What are the two distinct noncontiguous sectors of Fitou AOC
Fitou Montagneux
Fitou Maritime
What is the dominant grape in the red blends of Fitou AOC
Carignan
What styles of wines are authorzied in Corbiéres AOC
White
Rosé
Red
What styles of wine are authorized in Minervois AOC
White
Rosé
Red
What is the superior subzone of Corbiéres AOC
Corbiéres-Boutenac AOC
What is the major grape varietal of Corbiéres-Boutenac AOC
Carignan
What are the main grape varietals of Cabardés AOC red wines
Grenache
Syrah
Bordeaux varietals
What is the major red grape in Malepére AOC and minimum percentage
Merlot
Must be at least 50% of the blend
What is the main grape for Rosé production in Malepére AOC
Cabernet Franc
What style of wine is authorized in Saint-Chinian AOC and Faugeres AOC
White
Rosé
Red
What is the main red grape in Limoux AOC
Merlot
What are the major white grape varietals of Limoux AOC
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Mauzac
What are the blending laws of Crémant de Limoux AOC
Max 20% Pinot Noir and/or Mauzac
Rest of the blend must be Chardonnay and/or Chenin Blanc
What is the umbrella AOC of Languedoc
Languedoc AOC
What is the blending requirement for red wines labeled Languedoc AOC
Minimum 50% Grenache Syrah and Mourvedré
What is the most recent AOC to be promoted from within Languedoc AOC
La Clape AOC
What is the major wine style of Roussillon
Vin Doux Naturel
What is the major AOC for VDN wine in Roussillon by volume
Rivesaltes AOC
What are the four styles of fortified wine in Rivesaltes AOC
Ambré
Grenat
Tuilé
Rosé
What does the label term ‘hors d’age’ mean in Rivesaltes AOC
Minimum of 5 years aging
What are the requirements for labeling of Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC
Must be comprised solely of Muscat grapes
What are the authorized grape varietals of Maury AOC Vin Doux Naturel
Grenache (blanc, gris, noir)
What is the AOC for Vin Doux Naturel at the southern tip of France
Banyuls AOC
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Banyuls Grand Cru AOC
75%
What is the minimum aging requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC
30 months
What are unfortified wines produced in Banyuls released as
Collioure AOC
What is the main red AOC for Roussillon still wines
Côtes de Roussillon AOC
What is the sub AOC within Côtes de Roussillon reserved for red wines
Côtes de Roussillon-Villages AOC
What is the overarching IGP level appellation for Languedoc Roussillon
Pays d’Oc IGP
What style of wine is authorized in Bergerac AOC
White
Rosé
Red
What are the grape varietals of Bergerac AOC
The major Bordeaux varietals
What is the superior zone for red wine in Bergerac AOC
Pécharmant AOC
What is the blending requirement for red wines of Cahors AOC
Minimum 70% Malbec
Tannat and Merlot may complete the blend
What is the major grape varietal of Madiran AOC
Tannat
What is the AOC for semi-sweet and sweet wines produced in Madiran
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC
What are the two main grape varietals of Jurançon AOC
Petit Manseng
Gros Manseng
What southwest region is known for having some of the oldest vines in France
Gaillac AOC
What are the main red grapes of Gaillac AOC
Duras
Fer
Syrah
Prunelard
What are the main white grapes of Gaillac AOC
Mauzac
Muscadelle
Len de l’El
What is the translation of the Len de l’El varietal
Far from sight
What is the red grape varietal of Marcillac AOC
Fer
What is the notable grape varietal of Fronton AOC
Negrette
