Provence Flashcards
Where is France would you most likely incounter the Tibouren varietal?
Provence
What is NOT an approved mothod of producing rosé wines in Provence?
Blending of white and red juice.
What is the hourglass-shaped bottle calling in Provence?
Skittle Bottle
What are the subzones of Côtes de Provence AOP and which one was added most recently?
La Londe
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
Pierrefeu
Notre-Dame des Anges(added in 2019)
Which subzone of Côtes de Provence AOP allow for the production of white wine?
La Londe
What grape makes up the majority of Bandol Blanc AOP wines?
Clairette
What red grapes are planted on the north-facing slopes of Bandol AOP? What grapes are planted on the south-facing slopes?
Grenache is planted on the northern slopes.
Mourvedre is planted on the south facing slopes.
What is the encépagement for Bandol Rouge AOP?
50-95% Mourvèdre + Cinsault and Grenache
Carignan and Syrah (neither may exceed 10%)
What are the aging requirements for Bandol Rouge AOP?
Min. 18m in wood.
Not released before May 1st of the second year following the harvest.
Today, what remains the biggest threat to Bandol AOP?
French Riviera real estate.
Expansion of tourisim, golf clubs and holiday resorts.
Brick and Mortar not climate change.
Name three producers of Bandol AOP?
Domaine Tempier
Château de Pibarnon
Château Pradeaux
What appellation in Provence lies the furthest east?
Bellet AOP
What former subzone of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP was awarded appellation status in 1995?
Les Baux-de-Provence AOP
What appellation had lobbied the INAO to make organic viticulture mandetory?
Les Baux-de-Provence AOP
What appellation lies across the Durance River from Luberon AOP?
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP
What is the principle white grape of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP?
Min. 50% Rolle (Vermentino)