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Provence Flashcards

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When did the Ancient Greeks establish Marseilles?

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600BC

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When did the romans reach Provence?

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121 BC, cultivating grapes planted by the Greeks, planting their own varietals

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When was the short-maceration technique first used in France?

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100BC

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How many wines are allowed to be grown in Provence under appellation rules? Why so many?

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36 wines, due to many foreign influences over the years bringing grapes from their homeland - e.g. Greece, Italy, Spain

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When did Phylloxera strike Provence?

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1880-1890

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What were 2 major contributions to Rosé’s popularity?

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  1. Purchasing of wineries by nobles throughout the 14th century
  2. 1890 - railroads allow easy transport of Provence wines to Paris
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When was the AOC Cotes De Provence established?

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1977

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What are the general climate characteristics of Provence?

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Little rain, highest amount of sunshine in France, warm temperatures, strong northerly winds (Mistral)

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What is the soil composition in Provence?

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Limestone mountains (west, north), granite, schist and volcanic to the East

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10
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What are the names of the collective of common shrubs such as lavender and thyme in Provence?

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Garrigue (limestone, clay), maquis (schist, granite)

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How many IGPs and AOCs are there in Provence?

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7 IGPs
9 AOPs

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What percentage of Provence wines are rosé?

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89%

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What is the maximum amount of RS allowed under Provence AOC?

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Up to 4g/L

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What percentage of the world’s Rosé is produced in Provence?

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5.6%

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15
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What were the 4 requirements for Cru Classé Province wines?

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  1. Direct sale
  2. Bottled at the property
  3. Minimum 18 months of ageing
  4. Established before 1935
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16
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How many wines were established as cru classé in Provence in 1977?

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23, now 18

17
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What are some AOPs within Provence?

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AOP Cotes de Provence
AOP Les beaux-de-provence
AOP Palette
AOP Cassis
AOP Bandol
AOP Bellet

18
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What appellation in Provence is where the Greeks first planted vines?

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AOP Cassis

19
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What is the smallest AOP in Provence?

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AOP Palette - 43ha

20
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What are the specific requirements for AOP Bandol?

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  1. Reds must be min 50% mourvedre
  2. Rosé must be min 20% mourvedre
  3. AOP can only be used after vines are at least 8 years old
  4. 18 months minimum maturation for red wines
21
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What is Pastis de marseilles?

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An anise based liquer, similar to Ouzo, Sambuca, Arak

22
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Which AOC in Provence is rapidly shrinking due to the rising land costs?

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AOC Bellet - 55ha appellation on the outskirts of Nice

23
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What was the first grape to be planted by the Phoceans?

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Ugni blanc (trebbiano)

24
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When were Provence Cru Classés established?

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1977

25
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What percentage of wines from Provence are produced under an AOP?

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88%

26
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Describe the wine production of AOP les Beaux-de-Provence

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  • Most westerly and warmest part of Provence
  • Limestone
  • Favours reds and rose
  • Awarded AOP in 1985
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Describe the wine production of AOP Palette

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  • Awarded AOP in 1948
  • Smalles AOP in PRovence - 43ha
  • Reds mainly produced
  • Allows for the highest amount of grapes under one AOP
  • Limestone soil
28
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What are 2 grapes must be planted in AOP Cassis?

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Minimum 60% Marsanne and Clairette

29
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What is the name of the indigenous grape used in AOP Bellet?

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Braquet

30
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Name some notable producers from Provence

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  • Domaine Ott
  • Domaine Tempier
  • Chateau Simone
  • Whispering Angel

Cordon Bleu Wine Management - Vineyards (14 decks)

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