Northern Rhone Flashcards
What is the max % of Viognier that may be added to Syrah in Côte-Rôtie?
20%
In Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage, producers have the option of adding a combined total of what percentage of Marsanne and Roussanne?
15%
What is the northernmost appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley?
Côte-Rôtie
- home to some of France’s steepest vineyards; on parts of the slope, the gradient is a precipitous 55 degrees or more
What does Côte-Rôtie mean?
“roasted slope”
Who is the largest producer in Côte-Rôtie?
E.Guigal
What two slopes are considered the heart of Côte-Rôtie’s terroir?; which slope is further north?; which slope is further south?; what are their soil types?
Côte Brune (north): mica-schistous rock - stronger, more assertive
Côte Blonde (south): gneiss - yields softer, alluring wines
What is the riverside town near Côte-Rôtie?
Ampuis
What is the min alcohol for Côte-Rôtie AOP?
10.5%
- Same as other Syrah focused Northern Rhone AOPs Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph, Cornas
- Viogner focused AOPs Coindreu, Château Grillet - min.11.5% alcohol
- Clairette de Die AOP - min. 9% for sparkling wines
In what year was Côte-Rôtie established as an AOC?
1940
Name four major producers that dominate the terraced hill of Hermitage.
- Jean-Louis Chave
(singular)
- Delas
- M.Chapoutier
- Jaboulet
(négociants)
What is Jaboulet’s premier wine?
“La Chapelle”
Who is the legendary Crusader-turned-hermit who lived a life of asceticism atop the hill of Hermitage?
Gaspard de Stérimberg
The small hillside chapel that stands in commemoration of the legendary Crusader-turned-hermit is located within which climat?
L’Hermite
Beside L’Ermite, what are five other important climats of Hermitage?
- le Méal
- les Bessards
- Gréffieux
- Beaume
- Péléat
How would you characterize the wines of Crozes-Hermitage in comparison to Hermitage?
- Generally lighter, less ageworthy
- Although, better wines can approach Hermitage quality
What is the min alcohol for Crozes-Hermitage AOP - Blanc, Rouge?
- Blance: 10.5%
- Rouge: 10.5%
What is the min alcohol for Hermitage AOP - Blanc, Rouge, Vin de Paille?
- Blanc: 11%
- Rouge: 10.5%
- Vin de Paille: 19.5X% (12.5% acquired)
In what year was Crozes-Hermitage established as an AOC?
1937
- Same as Hermitage