Northern Rhone - Saint Peray & Minor Appellations Flashcards

1
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What department is Saint Peray in?

A

Ardeche

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2
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Name the communes of production in Saint Peray

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Saint Peray

Toulaud

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3
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What styles of wine are allowed in Saint Peray?

A
Blanc from Marsanne and Roussanne
Blanc Mousseux (methode traditional)
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4
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What are the ageing requirements for Blanc Mousseux in Saint Peray?

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May be released after 12 months of age from the date of tirage (no min lees time stated)

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5
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What department is Coteaux de Die AOP in?

A

Drome

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6
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What styles of wine are made in Coteaux de Die?

A

Blanc

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7
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What grape varieties are allowed in Coteaux de Die?

A

100% Clairette

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8
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What is the minimum alcohol for wines from the Coteaux de Die AOP?

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10.5%

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9
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What department is Cremant de Die in?

A

Drome

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10
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What wine styles are allowed in Cremant de Die?

A

Vin Mousseux Blanc

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11
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What grape varieties are allowed in Cremant de Die?

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Min 55% Clairette
Min 10% Aligote
5 - 10% muscat Blanc a Petits grains is allowed

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12
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What are the production and ageing requirements for Cremant de Die?

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  • 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
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13
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What department is Clairette de Die AOP located in?

A

Drome

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14
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What styles and Ecepagement are allowed in Clairette de Die AOP?

A
Blanc Mousseux (Methode traditional):  Clairette
Methode Diose Ancestrale: Min 75% Muscat a Petits grains plus Clairette
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15
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What are the RS, minimum pressure and lees ageing requirements for the 2 styles of the Clairette de Die AOC?

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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

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16
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In what department is the Chatillon-en-Diois AOP?

A

Drome

17
Q

What wine styles are allowed in Chatillon-en-Diois?

A

Blanc: Chardonnay and Aligote
Rouge: min 75% Gamay, plus Pinot Noir and Syrah
Rose: min 75% Gamay, plus Pinot Noir and Syrah

18
Q

Name the 4 minor appellations of the Northern Rhone?

A

Clairette de Die
Cremant de Die
Coteaux de Die
Chatillon-en-Diois