Northern Rhone - Saint Peray & Minor Appellations Flashcards
What department is Saint Peray in?
Ardeche
Name the communes of production in Saint Peray
Saint Peray
Toulaud
What styles of wine are allowed in Saint Peray?
Blanc from Marsanne and Roussanne Blanc Mousseux (methode traditional)
What are the ageing requirements for Blanc Mousseux in Saint Peray?
May be released after 12 months of age from the date of tirage (no min lees time stated)
What department is Coteaux de Die AOP in?
Drome
What styles of wine are made in Coteaux de Die?
Blanc
What grape varieties are allowed in Coteaux de Die?
100% Clairette
What is the minimum alcohol for wines from the Coteaux de Die AOP?
10.5%
What department is Cremant de Die in?
Drome
What wine styles are allowed in Cremant de Die?
Vin Mousseux Blanc
What grape varieties are allowed in Cremant de Die?
Min 55% Clairette
Min 10% Aligote
5 - 10% muscat Blanc a Petits grains is allowed
What are the production and ageing requirements for Cremant de Die?
- Traditional method secondary fermentation
- Wines must spend a minimum of 9 months on there less and may not be released for a minimum of 12 months after the date of tirage
- Min 3.5 atmospheres of pressure
- Max 15g/l of residual sugar
What department is Clairette de Die AOP located in?
Drome
What styles and Ecepagement are allowed in Clairette de Die AOP?
Blanc Mousseux (Methode traditional): Clairette Methode Diose Ancestrale: Min 75% Muscat a Petits grains plus Clairette
What are the RS, minimum pressure and lees ageing requirements for the 2 styles of the Clairette de Die AOC?
Blanc Mousseux: 15g/l RS, 3.5 atmospheres of pressure, min 9 months lees ageing in bottle
Methode Diose Ancestrale: 35g/l RS, 3 atmospheres of pressure, 4 months lees ageing in bottle