Northern Rhone-Crozes Hermitage Flashcards
1
Q
What department is the Crozes Hermitage AOP in?
A
Drome
2
Q
What wine styles are permitted in Crozes Hermitage?
A
White: Marsanne and or Roussanne
Red: Syrah with up to 15% Marsanne and Roussanne
3
Q
Minimum Potential alcohol for Crozes Hermitage?
A
10.5%
4
Q
Principal soil types of Crozes Hermitage?
A
North: Granitic Slopes similar to Hermitage
South: Alluvial soils of glacial origin
5
Q
What are the communes of production in Crozes Hermitage?
A
Beaumont-Monteux, Chanos-Curson, Crozes-Hermitage, Erôme, Gervans, Larnage, Mercurol, Pont-de-l'Isère, La Roche-de-Glun, Serves-sur-Rhône Tain-l'Hermitage
6
Q
How many acres of vineyard in Crozes Hermitage?
A
3,700 acres (1500ha of vines)
7
Q
What is the famous wine made by Paul Jaboulet from Crozes Hermitage?
A
Domaine de Thalabert
