Provence Flashcards
What grapes are allowed in Côtes de Provence AOC red and rosé?
They must contain at least two of the primary grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsualt and Tibouren
What is “vin cuit”?
A wine produced in Palette AOC by cooking grape must
What Provence AOC produces mainly white wine?
The Cassis AOC. 70% of production is white.
What Provence AOC has strong alpine influences?
Coteaux de Pierrevert AOC
What AOC in Provence is known for organic and biodynamic farming?
Les Baux de Provence AOC
What is Provence’s Cru Classé?
A ranking of 18 estates within the Cotes de Provence AOC
What Provence AOC is known for indigenous grapes like Braquet and Folle Noire?
Bellet AOC
What is the principal red grape of the Bandol AOC?
Mourvèdre
What are the four geographic designations of the Côtes de Provence AOC?
Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe and Pierrefeu
What is the only AOC in Provence that permits Chardonnay?
Bellet AOC
What is the Hercynian Trend?
A deformation in the earth’s crust responsible for creating the mountains and massifs of Provence and Languedoc
What is Maquis?
A mix of reinous herbs that grow on schist soils
What is the climate of Provence?
Mediterranean, with some continental and/or alpine influence in the north
What Provence AOC produces more red wine than rosé?
Les Baux de Provence AOC
What Provence AOC surrounds the city of Nice?
Bellet AOC
What Provence AOC is known for wines from Mourvèdre?
Bandol
The term “restanques” refers to:
Terraced stone walls in vineyards, especially in Bandol
What is Provence’s smallest AOC by size?
Palette AOC
What AOC is responsible for 75% of all wine produced in Provence?
Côtes de Provence AOC
What civilization first planted vines in Provence?
The ancient Phocaens (Greeks from Asia Minor) beat the Romans, making Provence the oldest winemaking region in France.
What is garrigue?
A term used to describe limestone soils and the wild herbs that grow upon it
What are the two main soil types found in Provence?
Calcerous limestone and quartz-rich schist
Rolle is a synonym for what grape?
Vermentino
What Provence AOC produces mainly white wine?
The Cassis AOC. 70% of production is white.
What grapes are allowed in Côtes de Provence AOC red and rosé?
They must contain at least two of the primary grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsualt and Tibouren
What Provence AOC has strong alpine influences?
Coteaux de Pierrevert AOC
Which AOCs require ageing
Cotes de Provence
Les Baux de Provence
Palette
Bandol
What AOC is cab sauv planted?
Coteaux d’aix-en- provence
Vins de Soif wine is…
wines that are easy-drinking and or drinking well. Light, no oak
Vins de Gastronomie
to be drunk with meal, oaked, vin de garde
What are the four sub-regions of Cote de Provence
Saint-Victoire
Frejus
La Londe
Pierrefeu
Principle red grape of Bandol?
Mourvedre
Which AOC experiences a 15-30 day harvest differential between northern and southern ends of the appellation?
Coteaux Varois en Provence
