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What are the two regions of the Rhône Valley?

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Northern Rhône (Rhône septentrionale)

Southern Rhône (Rhône méridionale)

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When was the Southern Rhône first hit by phylloxera?

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1863 (First quality winegrowing region in France to be affected)

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When did Châteauneuf-du-Pape achieve AOP status?

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1936 (First in France)

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What is the climate of the Southern Rhône?

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Mediterranean

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What is the climate of the Northern Rhône?

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Continental

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What is the Mistral?

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A strong south-blowing wind that affects both areas of the Rhône Valley. It is strong enough to strip vines. It also keeps vineyards dry (preventing the formation of mold and mildew)

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What is the general soil composition of the Northern Rhône?

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Granite and schist

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What is the predominate soil type in Côte-Rôtie?

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Granite and schist

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What is the predominate soil type in Condrieu?

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Granite and schist

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What is the predominate soil type in Hermitage?

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Granite and schist

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How does soil composition change as one moves towards St-Joseph/ Crozes-Hermitage/ and St-Peráy?

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Clay content increases

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What is the primary grape of the Northern Rhône?

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Syrah

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What is a foudre in the Rhône Valley?

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A large wooden vat used for aging wine. Much larger than a barrique

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What are the appellations for Syrah in the Northern Rhône?

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Hermitage AOP

Crozes-Hermitage AOP

Cornas AOP

Côte-Rôtie AOP

St-Joseph AOP

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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Hermitage AOP?

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Red

White

Vin de paille

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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Hermitage AOP?

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Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Hermitage AOP?

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Minimum 85% Syrah

Maximum 15% Marsanne and/or Roussanne

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What is the encépagement requirement for vin de paille in Hermitage AOP?

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Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Crozes-Hermitage AOP?

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Red

White

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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Crozes-Hermitage AOP?

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Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)

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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Crozes-Hermitage AOP?

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Minimum 85% Syrah

Maximum 15% Marsanne and/or Roussanne

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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Cornas AOP?

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Red

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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Cornas AOP?

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100% Syrah

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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Côte-Rôtie AOP?

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Red

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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
Minimum 80% Syrah Maximum 20% Viognier
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Saint-Joseph AOP?
Red White
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Saint-Joseph AOP?
Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)
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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Saint-Joseph AOP?
Minimum 90% Syrah Maximum 10% Marsanne and/or Roussanne
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What is the benefit of co-fermenting red and white grapes?
Stabilizes red wine's color Moderates tannin extraction
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What is the northernmost appellation in the Rhône Valley?
Côte-Rôtie
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How steep can the slopes of Côte-Rôtie be?
55% or more
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In which appellation is E. Guigal located?
Côte-Rôtie
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What two slopes are considered the heart of Côte-Rôtie?
Côte Brune Côte Blonde
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Who produces wines from the vineyard La Landonne?
E. Guigal
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Who are the major producers of Hermitage?
Jean-Louis Chave Delas M. Chapoutier Jaboulet
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What are some important climats in Hermitage?
L'Hermite Le Méal Les Bessards Gréffieux Beaume Péléat
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What is the soil composition of Cornas AOP?
Granite
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What are the four major lieux-dits of Cornas AOP?
Les Reynards La Côte Les Chaillot Les Mazards
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What is the smallest appellation in the Northern Rhône?
Cornas AOP
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How large is Cornas AOP in hectares?
131 hectares
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Who is the standard-bearer of traditional wines in Cornas AOP?
Auguste Clape
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Saint-Péray AOP?
White Sparkling white
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Saint-Péray AOP?
Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion)
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What is the encépagement requirement for sparkling white wine in Saint-Péray AOP?
Marsanne and/or Roussanne (either in any proportion). Méthode traditionelle
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Condrieu AOP?
White
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Condrieu AOP?
100% Viognier
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What are some important producers in Condrieu AOP?
Georges Vernay Yves Cuilleron André Perret
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Where in the Northern Rhône is Château Grillet AOP located?
Within Condrieu AOP
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Château Grillet AOP?
White
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Château Grillet AOP?
100% Viognier
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Who owns the monopole Château Grillet AOP?
Francois Pinault
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Coteaux de Die AOP?
White
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Coteaux de Die AOP?
100% Clairette
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What two styles of sparkling wine are produced in Clairette de Die AOP?
Méthode traditionelle Méthode Dioise ancestrale
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What is the encépagement requirement for méthode traditionelle wine in Clairette de Die AOP?
100% Clairette
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What is the encépagement requirement for méthode Dioise ancestrale wine in Clairette de Die AOP?
Minimum 75% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Maximum 25% Clairette
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Crémant de Die AOP?
Sparkling white
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Crémant de Die AOP?
Minimum 55% Clairette Minimum 10% Aligoté 5-10% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
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What color(s) of wine are permitted in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?
Red White Rosé
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What is the encépagement requirement for white wine in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?
Chardonnary and Aligoté (either in any proportion)
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What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?
Minimum 75% Gamay Maximum 25% blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah
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What is the encépagement requirement for rosé in Châtillon-en-Diois AOP?
Minimum 75% Gamay Maximum 25% blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah

WSET D3 from Henry P (112 decks)

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