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Northern Rhone Flashcards

1
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In Northern Rhone, where are the best vineyards planted (slopes, aspect, location…)?

A

Mainly planted close to the river

Best sites occupy steep slopes with a south-facing aspect

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What is a negative climate influence in Northern Rhone and how are the vineyards protected from this influence?

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Mistral (cold north winds) - vineyards are protected by the valleys

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What is the climate in Northern Rhone?

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Similar to Beaujolais - moderate continental, with noticeably cooler temperatures than in Northern Rhone

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What are the main GV used in Northern Rhone (black and white)?

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Syrah

Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne

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What is the only black GV allowed in Northern Rhone?

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Syrah

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What are the best sites for Syrah in the Northern Rhone and why?

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At this latitude and altitude, Syrah is at the very limit of where it can ripen successfully
Best sites: southerly exposure + steep slopes

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Describe a Syrah from Northern Rhone

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Deep color, medium to high tannins
Black fruit + black pepper or floral aromas

Sometimes high new oak aromas, sometimes aromas from old oak or larger vessels

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What is a winemaking technique that was widely used with Syrah in the Northern Rhone?

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Fermenting Syrah with white GV - now rarely done

If done, can help stabilize the color extraction from black grapes + extra aromatic intensity

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Describe a Northern Rhone Viognier

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Full-bodied, low acidity, high alcohol (signature aromas are developed late in the season = grapes are longer on the vine)
Perfumed aromas of blossoms, apricots, stone fruit

New oak is increasing

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What are the characteristics of Marsanne and Roussanne in the Northern Rhone?

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Usually blended together

Marsanne = richness and weight
Roussanne = acidity and fruit characteristics

These wine can age well and develop hazelnut aromas

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Where are Marsanne and Roussane used?

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Northern Rhone

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12
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What are the most well-known appellations in Northern Rhone (from north to south)?

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Côte Rôtie
Condrieu
Saint-Joseph
Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
Cornas
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13
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What appellation in Northern Rhone only produces white wine?

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Condrieu

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Which is the northermost appellation in Northern Rhone?

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Côte Rôtie

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What are the 2 appellations where only red wines are produced in Northern Rhone?

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Côte Rôtie

Cornas

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16
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What is the specificity of red wines made in Côte Rôtie?

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Only red wines are produced but a small % of Viognier can be used (20% max)

17
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Describe a Côte Rôtie wine

A

ONLY RED WINES

Deep color, full-bodied, spicy
Bests have aromatic, floral freshness and textural elegance that differentiate them from Hermitage

18
Q

What grape variety is allowed in Condrieu?

A

Viognier

19
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Where do the best wines come from in Condrieu (vineyard location, slope…)?

A

Low-yielding old vines on steep, well-exposed, terraced vineyards

20
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What are the colors/GV of the wines in Saint-Joseph?

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Mostly reds from Syrah

Some whites from Marsanne/Roussanne

21
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Where do the best wines come from in Saint-Joseph?

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Terraced vineyards near Tournou (flavor intensity and texture similar to Hermitage)
+ also excellent wines just south of Condrieu

22
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Where can we find a light-bodied, peppery Syrah in the Northern Rhone?

A

Saint-Joseph

Large volumes of light-bodied wines made with elements of carbonic maceration
From the more fertile flatter sites on the valley floor + the plateau above the slopes

23
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Where can we find a full-bodied, spicy Syrah in the Northern Rhone?

A

Côte Rôtie
Hermitage
Cornas

24
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Describe a red Hermitage wine

A

Fullest bodied of the Northern Rhone red wine, ages well

25
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What are the appellations in which both red and white wines are produced in the Northern Rhone?

A

Saint-Joseph
Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage

26
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What are the appellations in Northern Rhone where white grapes may be fermented with red grapes to produce red wine? In which proportion and which GV?

A

Cornas - max 20% Viognier
Hermitage - max 15% Marsanne, Roussanne
Crozes-Hermitage - max 15% Marsanne, Roussanne

27
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What is the most important appellation in terms of volume in the Northern Rhone?

A

Crozes-Hermitage

28
Q

In which appellation in the Northern Rhone are the wines made of 100% Syrah?

A

Cornas

29
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What are the different qualities of wine found in Crozes-Hermitage? On which sites? Describe the wines

A

Higher yielding flatter sites in the south = lighter styles

Steeper slopes in the north = more concentrated, complex and tannic wines

30
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What is the southermost appellation in Northern Rhone?

A

Cornas

31
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Describe a Cornas wine

A

Red wine from 100% Syrah

Deep colored, full-bodied, style and quality similar to Hermitage

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