Mainly Rhone and SW France - ST Questions 05.09.20 Flashcards

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In which SW France appellation was the technique of Micro-oxygenation developed and by which producer?

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Madiran, Patrick DuCournau (Laplace family, Chateau d’Aydie)

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With which property are the Laplace family associated and which appellations does it produced?

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Chateau d’Aydie, Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh

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3
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Which two varieties must form at least 50% combined of the blend for red Irouleguy?

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Cabernet Franc, Tannat

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The communes of Allassac, Donzenac, Voutezac encompass a subzone in a SW France appellation. Name both the appellation and its subzone.

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Correze, Coteaux de la Vezere

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With which appellation would you primarily associate the Negrette grape?

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Fronton

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Name the principal grape for both red and white Entraygues-le-Fel.

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Red - Fer, White - Chenin Blanc

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Which appellation in SW France produces Vin de Paille and with which grapes?

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Correze,
White - Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc.
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc

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8
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Name a Vin de Liqueur of the Gers Departement.

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Floc de Gascogne

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9
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True or False, Floc de Gascogne can be made as a single varietal?

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True (but only in Rosé, not as a Blanc)

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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?

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St Mont (Vigne de la Ferme Pédebernade)

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11
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Which appellation borders Jurancon?

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Bearn

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12
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List 5 Sweet wine appellations in Bergerac.

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Monbazillac, Rosette, Saussignac, Haut Montravel, Cotes de Montravel

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List the principal varieties of Tursan AOP.

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White: Baroque and Gros Manseng, Red: Cabernet Franc and Tannat

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14
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State the minimum residual sugar in g/l for Monbazillac and Monbazillac SGN.

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45g/l and 85g/l

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List the Principal varieties for Saint-Sardos AOP.

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Syrah and Tannat

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16
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List the communes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon, Orange, Bezarrides, Sorgues.

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17
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What are Maison Blanche and Les Greffieux?

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Lieux-Dits on the hill of Hermitage

18
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What is the main grape for Method Dioise Ancestrale and minimum residual sugar in g/l?

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Muscat a Petit Grains, 35g/l

19
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Under which AOP is Method Dioise Ancestrale practised?

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Clairette de Die

20
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Who owns Chateau Grillet?

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Francois Pinault (Artemis)

21
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Which red and white wine producing appellation overlaps half of Condrieu?

22
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What are the maximum yields allowed for Hermitage red, white and Vin de Paille?

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Red – 40 hl/ha, White 45 hl/ha, Vin de Paille 15 hl/ha

23
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What are Rozier, Belle Helene, Lancements and Champon?

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Lieux dits of Cote Rotie

24
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List the communes of Hermitage AOP?

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Crozes-Hermitage, Larnage, Tain l’Hermitage

25
Which appellations co-ferment red and white grapes in the Northern Rhone?
St Joseph, Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage, Cote-Rotie
26
What are the local names for the granite soil found in Cornas and the decomposed Mica found in Condrieu?
Granit = Gore, Decomposed Mica = Arzelle
27
List the communes of Cote Rotie.
Ampuis, St Cyr-sur-Rhone, Tupin-Semons
28
What is Le Rapé?
2% of grapes discarded obligatorily by CNDP producers
29
Which S Rhone appellation was renamed due to a series of nuclear power plant leaks? Give the former and current names.
Grignan-les-Adhemar, formerly Coteaux de Tricastin
30
Who produces the following special cuvees? ``` Cuvee de Capo Reserve des deux freres Cuvee Centenaire Cuvee Barberini Cuvee de Papet ```
``` Cuvee de Capo – Domaine de Pegau Reserve des deux freres – Pierre Usseglio Cuvee Centenaire – Domaine les Cailloux Cuvee Barberini – Domaine de la Solitude Cuvee de Papet – Clos du Mont Olivet ```
31
Which DAC includes the villages of Joching, Spitz and Mautern?
Wachau
32
What is the German term for a monopole?
Alleinbesitz
33
Which PDO would you find on the island of Terceira?
Biscoitos
34
In which county would you find the San Bernabe AVA?
Monterey
35
In which state would you find the Tualatin Hills AVA?
Oregon
36
Which zones make up the Adelaide Super Zone?
Mount Lofty, Fleurieu, Barossa
37
List the elements and corresponding minimum vine ages of the Barossa Old Vine Charter.
Barossa Old Vine – 35 years Barossa Survivor Vine – 75 years Barossa Centenarian Vine – 100 years Barossa Ancestor Vine – 125 years
38
Which GI in Victoria would you also find as an Unofficial District in Central Otago?
Bendigo
39
Name the 2 districts of Olifants River in the Western Cape.
Citrusdal Mountain, Citrusdal Valley
40
Who makes the Sout Van Die Aarde Palomino?
A. A. Badenhorst Family Wines