Neuchatel Flashcards
1
Q
red grapes of Neuchatel
A
PN
2
Q
white grapes of Neuchatel
A
Chasselas, CH, PG, PB, Muller Thurgau
3
Q
what is a Non Filtre wine in Neuchatel?
A
released the third Wednesday of January without filtration of the yeast. Usually a bit sparkling
4
Q
what is Perdrix Blanc?
A
Neuchatel specialty. Blanc de PN
5
Q
what is Oeil-de-Perdrix in Neuchatel?
A
Rose of PN. Originated here but the Canton did not protect the name
6
Q
what is “La Gerle”?
A
a label of quality accorded the wine after a panel of experts examines the wine. Must be made with Chasselas. Also, the name of the hod used to carry grapes, it has a capacity of about 100L of pressed grapes.
7
Q
what are the subdivisions of Neuchatel AOC?
A
La Beroche
The Coast
Entre-deux-Lacs
