Mâconnais Flashcards

1
Q

What 2 large limestone escarpments define the landscape of the southern Mâconnais?

A

Rock of Solutre and Vergisson

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2
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What is the Mâconnais’ youngest appellation?

A

Vire-Clesse, 1999

-joins the wines of 2 communes under one AOP banner

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3
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True or False:

Mâcon AOP produces varietally labelled Gamay.

A

True

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4
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Name 3 of the 27 communes that may append their name to the Mâcon AOP.

A

Lugny
Milly-Lamartine
Pierreclos

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5
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What are the 5 village AOPs of Mâconnais?

A
Pouilly-Fuisse
Pouilly-Loche
Pouilly-Vinzelles
Saint-Veran
Vire-Clesse
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6
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What are the 4 communes of Pouilly-Fuisse?

A

Fuisse
Solutre-Pouilly
Vergisson
Chaintre

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