Northern Rhone Flashcards
What type of climate is the Northern Rhone?
Continental climate
What wind is a prevalent climatic influence in Northern Rhone?
Mistral - originiate from The Massif Central
Helps prevent mildew & mold -> cold & dry
What type of soil is predominantly found in the Northern Rhone?
Granitic and Schistous
These soils are known for good heat retention.
What is the composition of the top soil in the Northern Rhone?
Sand and loess
This composition is prone to erosion, which is mitigated by terraced vineyards.
List the white grape of Northern Rhone.
- Viognier
- Marsanne
- Roussane
What is the primary red grape in Northern Rhone?
Syrah
What is traditionally used to ferment and age wines in Northern Rhone?
In large oak foudres
What is co-fermentation with white grapes used for?
Helps stabilize color and moderate tannins
Which is the northernmost appellation of Northern Rhone?
Côte-Rôtie
What is the blending % allowed in Côte-Rôtie red?
≤ 20% Viognier
What are the two slopes of Côte-Rôtie and theirs styles?
- Cote Blonde (N): soft and alluring
- Cote Brune (S): muscular and assertive
Near the commune of Ampuis
Name some renowned producers of Côte-Rôtie.
E. Guigal - Especially known for the cru bottle ‘La Ladonne’.
Rene Rostaing
Domaine Jamet
What type of wine is Condrieu?
White wine from 100% Viognier
What is the characteristic soil type in Condrieu?
Rich thin topsoil composed of decomposed mica (arzelle)
Name some renowned producers from Condrieu.
Georges Vernay
Andre Perret
Yves Cuilleron
What wines does Saint-Joseph allow?
Reds and whites
What % blending is permitted for Saint-Joseph red?
≤ 10% Marsanne & Roussane
What notable producers are known for Saint-Joseph?
- Domaine Gonon
- Pierre Gonon
What is the primary grape variety used in Hermitage red wines?
Syrah
What unique dessert wine is allowed in Hermitage?
Vin de paille
Produced from dried grapes - Marsanne & Roussane
What are some notable climats in Hermitage?
- L’Hermite -> Contains a historical hillside chapel of Gaspard de Stérimberg.
- Le Méal
- Les Bessards
- Gréffieux
- Les Beaumes
- Péléat
Name 4 dominating producers in Hermitage.
- Jean-Louis Chave (monopole)
- Delas
- M.Chapoutier
- Jaboulet
What type of wines does Crozes-Hermitage produce?
Lighter wines, both reds and whites
What is the blending % allowed in Crozes-Hermitage reds?
≤ 15% Marsanne & Roussane
Which grape variety is exclusively used in Cornas?
100% Syrah
List the notable lieux-dits in Cornas.
- Les Reynards
- La Côte
- Les Chaillot
- Les Mazards
What is the climate like in Saint-Péray?
Cooler climate
What types of wine are exclusively produced in Saint-Péray?
Whites from Marsanne & Roussanne; still & sparkling styles
What is the traditional sparkling style in Saint-Péray?
Mousseaux style (slightly sparkling)
What is the composition of the wine in Coteaux de Die?
100% Clairette
What type of wine does Clairette de Die produce?
Two sparkling styles:
* Méthode traditionnelle: 100% Clairette → brut style
* Méthode Dioise ancestrale: min. 75% Muscat à Petit Grains
What is a characteristic feature of the Méthode Dioise ancestrale?
- Wine is bottled without dosage before fermentation concludes
- Must contains min. 75% Muscat a Petit Grains
What grape varieties are used in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?
- Gamay (reds)
- Aligote & Chardonnay (whites)
