NEW PROVENCE Flashcards
1
Q
Subzones of Cotes de Provence AOP. Which of these is the only subzone to produce white wine and from which grape?
A
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
La Londe is the only sub producing white wine from Vermentino
2
Q
How long must Palette Rouge AOP wines age in wood
A
18 months
3
Q
For what grape is Doucillon Blanc a synonym
A
Bourboulenc
4
Q
How long must Bandol Rouge AOP wines age in wood
A
18 months
5
Q
Is chaptalization legal in Bandol? Is hand harvesting mandatory?
A
Chaptalization is illegal in Bandol and hard harvesting is mandatory
6
Q
What AOP other than vintage Champagne requires 100% of the stated vintage and where is this AOP
A
Bellet AOP in Provence
7
Q
Name 5 Grand Cru estates of Provence
A
Clos Mirelle Chateau de Selle (both top are part of Domaine Ott) Clos Cibonne Domaine de la Croix Domaine du Noyer Domaine du Jas d'Esclan
