Mainly Rhone and SW France - ST Questions 05.09.20 Flashcards
In which SW France appellation was the technique of Micro-oxygenation developed and by which producer?
Madiran, Patrick DuCournau (Laplace family, Chateau d’Aydie)
With which property are the Laplace family associated and which appellations does it produced?
Chateau d’Aydie, Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh
Which two varieties must form at least 50% combined of the blend for red Irouleguy?
Cabernet Franc, Tannat
The communes of Allassac, Donzenac, Voutezac encompass a subzone in a SW France appellation. Name both the appellation and its subzone.
Correze, Coteaux de la Vezere
With which appellation would you primarily associate the Negrette grape?
Fronton
Name the principal grape for both red and white Entraygues-le-Fel.
Red - Fer, White - Chenin Blanc
Which appellation in SW France produces Vin de Paille and with which grapes?
Correze,
White - Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc.
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Name a Vin de Liqueur of the Gers Departement.
Floc de Gascogne
True or False, Floc de Gascogne can be made as a single varietal?
True (but only in Rosé, not as a Blanc)
Which appellation in the Gers departement is home to some of France’s oldest non-grafted vines dating from the 1820’s, which are now listed by the French Government as a Historic Monument?
St Mont (Vigne de la Ferme Pédebernade)
Which appellation borders Jurancon?
Bearn
List 5 Sweet wine appellations in Bergerac.
Monbazillac, Rosette, Saussignac, Haut Montravel, Cotes de Montravel
List the principal varieties of Tursan AOP.
White: Baroque and Gros Manseng, Red: Cabernet Franc and Tannat
State the minimum residual sugar in g/l for Monbazillac and Monbazillac SGN.
45g/l and 85g/l
List the Principal varieties for Saint-Sardos AOP.
Syrah and Tannat
List the communes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon, Orange, Bezarrides, Sorgues.
What are Maison Blanche and Les Greffieux?
Lieux-Dits on the hill of Hermitage
What is the main grape for Method Dioise Ancestrale and minimum residual sugar in g/l?
Muscat a Petit Grains, 35g/l
Under which AOP is Method Dioise Ancestrale practised?
Clairette de Die
Who owns Chateau Grillet?
Francois Pinault (Artemis)
Which red and white wine producing appellation overlaps half of Condrieu?
St Joseph
What are the maximum yields allowed for Hermitage red, white and Vin de Paille?
Red – 40 hl/ha, White 45 hl/ha, Vin de Paille 15 hl/ha
What are Rozier, Belle Helene, Lancements and Champon?
Lieux dits of Cote Rotie
List the communes of Hermitage AOP?
Crozes-Hermitage, Larnage, Tain l’Hermitage