Provence Flashcards

1
Q

What climate does Provence have

A

Mediterranean

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2
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Refer the aocs of Provence

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3
Q

State the terroir of Provence

A

Limestone inland
Schist near the coast

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4
Q

What Aoc produces the most roses

A

Cote de Provance AOC
73% of total production
89% is rose

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5
Q

What aoc is the most significant for red wines

A

Bandol

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6
Q

Refer a famous winery for Cote de provance

A

Chateau d’Esclans
Sacha Lichine

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7
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What is the predominant grape for Bandol

A

Mourvedre
At least 50%

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8
Q

Bandol soils

A

Red Clay

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9
Q

What kind of wines do Bandol produce

A

Red, Rose
Mourvedre

Whte
Clairette, Bourboulenc, Ugni bl

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10
Q

Refer a famous winery in Bandol

A

Domaine Tempier
South tilted terraces among the pines

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11
Q

Refer the minimum aging for Bandol

A

18 months

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12
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What kind of wines do Les Baux de Provence produce

A

Red, whites mainly
Rose less

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13
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Refer a winery of Les Baux de Provence

A

Domaine de Trevallon

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14
Q

Refer the chateaux of Domaines Ott

A

Chateau de Selle
Chateau Romassan
Clos Mireille

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15
Q

Famous chateau of Palette Aoc

A

Chateau Simone

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16
Q

What is the main production of Cassis AOC and what grapes

A

White wines
Ugni blanc (mainly)
Marsanne, Clairette, sauvignon blanc

17
Q

What is the oldest AOC of Provence

A

Cassis
1936

18
Q

What kind of wines do Bellet produce

A

Red, white, rose

19
Q

What is the predominant grape of Bellet

A

Rolle

20
Q

Refer a famous winery of Cassis

A

Domaine du Bagnol

21
Q

Refer a famous winery of Bellet

A

Chateau du Bellet

22
Q

What aoc does have low rainfall

A

Bandol