Northern Rhône Flashcards
What is the name of the wind that brings a cold dry wind through both the Northern and Southern Rhône from the massif central?
The Mistral wind.
It is strong enough to strip the vines but also keeps the vineyards dry and prevents mould and mildew from taking hold.
What are the allowed blending percentages in Hermitage AOC?
Syrah, plus up to 15% Marsanne + Roussanne
What are the allowed blending percentages in Crozes-Hermitage AOC?
Syrah, plus up to 15% Marsanne + Roussanne
What are the allowed blending percentages in Côte-Rôtie AOC?
Syrah, plus up to 20% Viognier
What are the allowed blending percentages in Saint-Joseph AOC?
Syrah, plus up to 10% Marsanne + Roussane
What are the allowed blending percentages in Cornas AOC?
100% Syrah
Who are the four major producers on the hill of Hermitage?
-J.L.Chave
-M.Chapoutier
-Jaboulet
-Delas
Name 6 of the Climats of Hermitage.
-Les Grand Vignes
-La Chapelle
-Les Bessards
-le Méal
-les Gréffieux
-Beaume
-Péléat
-la Croix
-l’Homme
Name the four major lieu-dits of Cornas.
-les Reynards
-la Côte
-les Chaillot
-les Mazards
Name a sparkling wine AOP of the Northern Rhône.
-Crémant de Die
-Clairette de Die
-Saint-Péray
Saint-Péray produces what style of wine?
Whites and method traditional sparkling wines form Marsanne and Roussanne.
What is the famous soil type in Cornas?
Naked Granite Soils (Called Gore)
What is the name of the wind that brings a cold dry wind through both the Northern and Southern Rhône from the massif central?
The Mistral wind.
It is strong enough to strip the vines but also keeps the vineyards dry and prevents mould and mildew from taking hold.
