Provance

Question 1

Name the soil found in Provence region?

Answer 1

• Limestone and Calcaire Soils
• West : Mainly Limestone at Beaux and Aix provence.
• East: Mainly Calcaire with schist.
• South : Calcaire, Marl and clay.

Question 2

What is the climate of Provence and its moderating Effect?

Answer 2

• Mediterranean Climate
• Winds to dry but Mistral does the Cool effect.

Question 3

Name the bottle used in Provence Region?

Answer 3

• Skittles OR
• Flute à Corset Provencal

Question 4

What’s the most commonly used method for Rosé Making in Provence region?

Answer 4

• Saignee Method

Question 5

Name the 5 subregion of Provence which can bottle Red and Rosé under their name?

Answer 5

1. Notre Dame de Anges
2. La Londe (Also White)
3. Pierrevert
4. Saint Victoire
5. Frejus

Question 6

Name the style of wine produced in Bandol AOP?

Answer 6

• Most Famous is RED
• But also White and Rosé

Question 7

What is the main grape for Bandol AOP Reds?

Answer 7

Red: Min. 50-95% Mourvedre + Cinsault and Grenache.

Question 8

What is the minimum ageing for Red wines in Bandol AOP?

Answer 8

• 18 months of wood ageing

Question 9

Name the few top producers from Bandol Region?

Answer 9

1. Domaine Tempier
2. Chateau Pibaron

Question 10

Name 5 Grand cru estate of Provence region?

Answer 10

1. Domaine du jas d’ Esclans (La Motte)
2. Chateau de salle (Taradeau)
3. Chateau Minuty (Gassin)
4. Le clos Mireille (La Londe les Maures)
5. Le clos Cibonne /Tibouren (Le Pradet)

Question 11

Name all the AOP in Provence?

Question 12

Whats the grape for white and Rosé wines in Bandol?

Answer 12

• Blanc: 50-95% Clairette + Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc
• Rosé: 20-95% Mourvédre, Cinsault and Grenache

Question 13

What is the main grape for white, red and rosé wines of Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP?ll

Answer 13

• Blanc: Min.50% vermentino
• Red/ Rouge: Min.70% Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah.