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The Northern Rhone, AKA:

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Rhone septentrionale

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The Northern Rhone runs from the town of _________ to _________.

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Vienne

Valence

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The Southern Rhone, AKA:

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Rhone meridionale

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The Northern Rhone’s picturesque, hallmark terraces were first constructed by:

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Roman workers in the first century CE

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What is vinum picatum?

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Roman “pitched wine” exported from Vienne to Rome in the first century CE

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How was vinum picatum transported?

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In amphorae lined with resin

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In the __th century, traders carried Rhone wines to the Loire Valley and by the __th century they were being exported via the Loire to England.

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17th; 18th.

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These “manly” wines were among the most famous in France in the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Hermitage

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In the 18th and 19th centuries, many merchants from _______________ blended the wines of Hermitage into their own reds to strengthen them.

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Bordeaux

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Why do many trees of the Rhone grow leaning southward?

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Bent by the Mistral

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Name a benefit of the Mistral

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Dries the vineyards, preventing mold and mildew

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Name the two main bedrock soils of the Northern Rhone

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Granite

Schist

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Name the two main topsoils of the Northern Rhone

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Fine sand

Loess

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T/F: The fine sand and loess topsoils of the Northern Rhone are extremely prone to erosion, hence the terracing of the steep vineyards of Cote-Rotie, Condrieu, and Hermitage.

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True

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Name the unique topsoil of Condrieu

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Arzelle; a thin powdery, decomposed mica topsoil of Condrieu

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What is Arzelle?

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Thin, powdery, decomposed mica topsoil of Condrieu

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In the southern section of Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Peray the soils become heavier with ______.

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Clay

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Name three AOCs of the Northern Rhone with heavy clay soils

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Saint-Joseph

Crozes-Hermitage

Saint-Peray

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Name the five appellations of the Northern Rhone for Syrah

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Cote-Rotie

Saint-Joseph

Crozes-Hermitage

Hermitage

Cornas

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Which appellation of the Northern Rhone is 100% Syrah

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Cornas

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What may be blended (and how much) with Syrah in Cote-Rotie?

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Viognier (20%)

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What may be blended (and how much) with Syrah in Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage?

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Marsanne & Roussanne (15%)

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What may be blended (and how much) with Syrah in Saint-Joseph?

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Marsanne & Roussane (10%)

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Name two benefits of co-fermenting whites with Syrah in the Northern Rhone

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  1. Stabilizes color
  2. Moderates tannin extraction
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The town associated with Cote-Rotie
Ampuis
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The northernmost appellation of the Northern Rhone
Cote-Rotie
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Slopes of the Cote-Rotie can be in excess of __ degrees.
55
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The two main slopes of Cote-Rotie
Cote Brune Cote Blonde
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This cru (bottled by Guigal, Rene Rostaing, and others) fetches prices that can equal those commanded by the first growths of Bordeaux.
La Landonne
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Village associated with Hermitage
Tain-l'Hermitage
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Four major producers of Hermitage
Jean-Louis Chave Delas Chapoutier Jaboulet
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Jaboulet's premier wine
La Chapelle
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Jaboulet's *La Chapelle* is named for a small hillside chapel that stands within the climat of ___________ in commemoration of ________________.
L'Hermite Gaspard de Sterimberg
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Six top climats of Hermitage
L'Hermite Le Meal Les Bessards Greffieux Beaume Peleat
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The warmest of the Northern Rhone appellations
Cornas
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Name for the naked granite soil of Cornas
Gore
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Four noteworthy lieux-dits of Cornas
Les Reynards La Cote Les Chaillot Les Mazards
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The smallest red wine region of the Northern Rhone
Cornas
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This appellation is shielded from the winds of Mistral
Cornas
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Top producer of Cornas
Auguste Clape
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What is a *demi-muid*?
A 600-liter oak barrel, traditional of the Rhone Valley
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Main town associated with Saint-Joseph
Tournon-sur-Rhone
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The two 'basic-level' appellations of the Northern Rhone
Crozes-Hermitage Saint-Joseph
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The two red-wine-only regions of Northern Rhone
Cote-Rotie Cornas
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Three white and red wine regions of Northern Rhone
Saint-Joseph Crozes-Hermitage Hermitage
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T/F: Saint-Peray blends of Marsanne & Roussanne may be made in methode traditionelle mousseux style.
True
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Two white-wine-only regions of Northern Rhone
Condrieu (Viognier) Saint-Peray (Marsanne & Roussanne)
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What does Roussanne bring to a blend?
Delicate High acid Waxy minerality
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What does Marsanne bring to a blend?
Broad Oily Marzipan
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What is *Ermitage-Paille*?
Traditional dessert wine made from Marsanne/Roussanne in Hermitage (dried on straw mats a la Jura/Alsace).
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Who is credited with the revival of 'Ermitage-paille' in the 1970's? 1990?
Gerard Chave (1970's) Chapoutier (1990)
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Minimum potential alcohol for Ermitage-paille
14% (18% for vin de paille elsewhere)
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Three top producers of Condrieu
Georges Vernay Yves Cuilleron Andre Perret
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Monopole of Condrieu
Chateau Grillet
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T/F: Chateau Grillet is the smallest appellation of France
False; La Romanee in Burgundy
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Tributary of the Rhone River in the southern end of the Northern Rhone
Drome
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Name the four minor appellations southeast of Valence in the Northern Rhone
Coteaux de Die Cremant de Die Clairette de Die Chatillon-en-Diois
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What grape varieties are permitted in Coteaux de Die?
Clairette
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Name the two styles of wine produced under Clairette de Die
Methode Traditionelle Methode Dioise Ancestrale
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Name the main grape variety of Methode Dioise Ancestrale
Min. 75% Muscat a Petit Grains
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Min g/L for Methode Ancestrale
Min. 35 g/L (demi-sec)
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Grapes of Chatillon-en-Diois
GAMAY Syrah Pinot Noir Chard Aligote
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In June of 2017 the directors of Rhone merchant ________ ________ were arrested on criminal charges for fraudulent labelling of Cotes-du-Rhone wines.
Raphael Michel
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Best Rhone vintages of late
2009 2010 2015 2016 2018
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Best Rhone vintages of the past
1959 1961 1978 1989 1990 1995 1998 1999 2001 2005
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Three regions of the Northern Rhone for sparkling wine
Saint-Peray Cremant-de-Die Chatillon-en-Diois
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How many Cotes du Rhone villages may append their names to the appellation?
20
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Which village is permitted to put its name *before* 'Cotes du Rhone'?
Brezeme
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Who is the Grandfather of Brezeme?
M. Pouchoulin
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Top producer of Brezeme
Eric Texier
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Who is the owner of Chateau Grillet?
Francois Pinault (also Clos de Tart in MSD)
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Second wine of Chateau Grillet
Pontcin (Cotes du Rhone appellated)
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What famous town is between Macon & Valence?
Lyon
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Red grape varieties permitted in Chatillon-en-Diois
Gamay plus 25% max Syrah Pinot Noir
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White varieties of Chatillon-en-Diois
Aligote or Chardonnay
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How much Clairette is permitted in Clairette-de-Die?
25% (mostly Muscat)
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What style of wine is Clairette-de-Die?
Methode Ancestrale sparkling
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When bottled, how many g/L of sugar is required at min for methode ancestrale?
55 g/L when bottled 35 g/L min when disgorged
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*Transvasage* meaning
Filtered into a new bottle, as in methode ancestrale production
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Cepage permitted for Cote-Rotie
Syrah plus up to 20% Viognier
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What style of wine (and grape variety) is Coteaux-de-Die?
White only; Clairette (the still-wine version of Clairette-de-Die)
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What did Clairette-de-Die Mousseux turn into?
Cremant-de-Die (introduced in 1993 to phase out Mousseux by 1999)
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What grapes are permitted in Cremant-de-Die?
Clairette 100% (up to 25% Muscat was permitted in Clairette-de-Die Mousseux)
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What co-op is responsible for 40% of Crozes-Hermitage wine?
Cave de Tain
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Red wine cepage for Crozes-Hermitage
Syrah plus up to 15% Marsanne Roussanne
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Red wine cepage for Hermitage
Syrah plus up to 15% Marsanne Roussanne
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Name three top producers of Hermitage
Jean-Louis Chave Paul Jaboulet Aine Chapoutier
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Saint-Joseph cepage
Syrah plus up to 10% Marsanne Roussane
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The Rhone River travels from the _______ border to the ___________.
Swiss border to the Mediterranean
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The (Northern/Southern) Rhone is wetter & cooler.
Northern
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The Rhone and the Saone meet at _______.
Lyon
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Valence gets ___ in of rain per year, while Avignon gets ___ in.
Valence: 36 in Avignon: 26 in
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The break between Northern and Southern Rhone comes at _________.
Montmeliar
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Top three producers of Cornas
Thierry Allemand Auguste Clape Yves Cuilleron
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Principal viticultural hazards for Northern Rhone
Poor weather at flowering Fungal disease Hail
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How many communes in the Northern Rhone are included in Cotes-du-Rhone?
47
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Up until the 20th century, Cote-Rotie wines were sold in measures of double-amphorae, or ______ liters.
76 liters
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What is the road that winds down alongside the Rhone River in the Northern Rhone?
D386
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Soil of the Cote Blonde
Granite Sandy/Slate topsoil
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Soil of the Cote Brune
Schist & Clay darkened by Iron
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La-La vineyards:
La Landonne La Mouline La Turque
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How long does Guigal age his La-Las in new oak?
42 mos
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Name another producer (other than Guigal) who produces a 'Cote Blonde'
Rostaing Jamet
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Which of the La-Las is longest-lived?
La Landonne
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Which of the La-Las is the only one to be officially recognized?
La Landonne
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Which two La-Las are brand names created by Guigal?
La Mouline La Turque
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Who owns Chateau d'Ampuis?
Guigal
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Name three top producers of Cote-Rotie other than Guigal
Chapoutier Jaboulet Vidal-Fleury (owned by Guigal)
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Condrieu vineyards south of what town may be labeled as Saint-Joseph if red?
Chavanay
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Top producer of Condrieu
Georges Vernay
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Tain l'Hermitage was once known as ________ during Roman times.
Tegna
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Topsoil of Hermitage
Decomposed flint & limestone
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T/F: Hermitage, like vintage Port, often throws heavy sediment and needs decanting.
True
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This local co-op owns more than 69 acres of Hermitage's vineyard land.
Cave de Tain
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In 1816 Andre Jullien named this vineyard as the best for Hermitage blanc:
Raucoule
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Who wrote 'Topographie de Tous les Vignobles Connus' and in what year?
Andre Jullien; 1816
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What other two fruits is much of Crozes-Hermitage planted to?
Cherries & apricots
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Paul Jaboulet Aine's Crozes-Hermitage property
Domaine de Thalabert
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Name three top producers of Crozes-Hermitage
Belle Fayolle Alain Graillot
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What are *cheys*?
The terraces of Cote-Rotie
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The terraces of the Cote-Rotie are AKA:
Cheys
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Guigal's single-vineyard Condrieu:
La Doriane
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Thierry Allemand's top bottling
Cornas 'Reynard' - blend of parcels with avg vine age over 40 yrs

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