Northern Rhône Flashcards
Where is the Saint-Péray AOC located?
South of Cornas, touching its southern border
It is the most southerly of the Northern Rhône appellations
Slightly cooler
Dry, still white wine
Traditional method white wine, though it is rare
Limestone and granitic soils are common. They retain water and permit drainage
Marsanne is the most widely planted, followed by Roussanne
45 hl/ha
Is the climate cooler or warmer in Saint-Péray than in neighboring appellations?
What types of wines are made in Saint-Péray?
What types of soil can be found in Saint-Péray? What qualities does the soil have that are beneficial to grapes in the Northern Rhône?
What grapes comprise the majority of plantings in Saint-Péray?
What is the maximum yield permitted in Saint-Péray?
How are the wines of Saint-Péray fermented?
In stainless steel or oak barrels
How are the wines of Saint-Péray matured?
In the same vessels in which they are fermented, or in large oak vessels
High quality wines may spend 10-12 months on the lees with some producers using batonnage
What is the typical quality and pricing of Saint-Péray wines?
Good to very good
Mid-priced to premium
What is ‘Collines Rhodaniennes’?
An IGP for red, rosé, and white wines in the Northern Rhône made with grapes grown outside the AOCs. Grapes not permitted for use in the AOCs may be used and maximum yields are higher (80 hl/ha)
What is the benefit of Collines Rhodaniennes IGP?
Top Rhône producers may offer less expensive wines to improve their portfolio
What is the typical pricing of Collines Rhodaniennes wines?
Mid to premium
