Provence Flashcards

1
Q

What AOC in Provence is primarily dedicated to Rosé production

A

Côtes de Provence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the blending laws of Côtes de Provence AOC

A

Wines must be a blend of at least two grapes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What AOC in Provence is dominated by Mouvedré

A

Bandol AOC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What grapes are allowed in Bandol

A

Whites and Rosé based upon Clairette
Reds based upon Mouvedre

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the vinification laws of Bandol

A

A minimum of 50% Mouvedre
18 months minimum oak aging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the famous Domaine of Bandol

A

Domaine de Tempier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the primary grapes of Les Beaux-de-Provence AOC

A

Whites from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Vermentino, and Roussane
Rosé and Reds based upon Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What grapes is the Cassis AOC known for

A

Whites from Clairette and Marsanne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Where is the Palette AOC located

A

Near the city of Aix-en-Provence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Where is the AOC of Bellet located

A

The hills outside of Nice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What grape is growing in popularity in Bellet

A

Vermentino (Grolle in France)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly