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Provence Flashcards

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Which AOCs/DGCs mandate oak aging for their red wines?

A

Côtes de Provence AOC Fréjus, Bandol AOC,
and Palette AOC

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Which three Provence AOCs produce 96% of all Provence wines?

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Côtes de Provence AOC, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC, and Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC

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What is the climate of Provence?

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Mediterranean, with some continental and alpine influences depending on appellation

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In what year was the Côtes de Provence AOC Classification System created?

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1955

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5
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What is the northernmost AOC in Provence?

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Pierrevert

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What are the two main soil types found in Provence?

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Calcareous limestone and quartz-rich schist

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What are the names of the DCGs in Côtes de Provence AOC?

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Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Notre-Dame des Anges, and Pierrefeu

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Define “maquis”

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A mix of resinous herbs that grows on schist soils

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Why is Mourvèdre successful in Bandol AOC?

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Late-ripening Mourvèdre thrives in long, hot, coastal Mediterranean growing seasons.

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What is Provence’s largest AOC by size and volume?

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Côtes de Provence AOC

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Define “vins de soif”

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Thirst-quenching, refreshing wines that are intended to be enjoyed as an aperitif.

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Define “vins de gastronomie”

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Gastronomic wine, with fuller-body, and more structure and color, intended to be consumed with a meal.

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What Provence AOC is known for organic and biodynamic viticulture?

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Les Baux de Provence AOC

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Define “flûte à corset”

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The traditional hourglass bottle shape of Provençal rosé

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Define “vin cuit”

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Reduced grape must by long cooking; a tradition in the Palette AOC

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16
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Define “baou”

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Provençal term for a rocky outcrop

17
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Define “restanques”

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Terraced stone walls in vineyards, especially in Bandol

18
Q

What area of Provence was once one of France’s largest cork forests?

A

Massif des Maures

19
Q

What percentage of Provence’s wine production is rosé?

A

90%

20
Q

Why are the Provence harvest parameters for rosé more in line with those for white wine production?

A

The focus is on retention of acidity.

21
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Which AOCs mandate hand harvesting?

A

Bandol AOC and Palette AOC

22
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What is Provence’s smallest AOC by size?

A

Palette AOC

23
Q

What are the primary red varieties used in Bellet/Vin de Bellet AOC red wines?

A

Braquet Noir and Fuella Nera

24
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What is the cornerstone of the Bandol red blend?

A

Mourvèdre

25
Q

What are the dominant white grapes in the Cassis AOC?

A

Marsanne and Clairette

26
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  1. The two principal soil types found in Provence are…
    a. Crystalline Schist and Gravel
    b. Granite and Sandstone
    c. Limestone and Crystalline Schist
    d. Sandstone and Limestone
A

c. Limestone and Crystalline Schist

27
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  1. Which of the following is not a DGC within Côtes de Provence?
    a. La Londe
    b. Pierrevert
    c. Fréjus
    d. Saint-Victoire
A

b. Pierrevert

28
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  1. Which Provençal AOC is a stronghold for organic and biodynamic producers?
    a. Coteaux Varois en Provence
    b. Les Baux de Provence
    c. Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
    d. Bandol
A

b. Les Baux de Provence

29
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  1. Which Provençal AOC has a classification system?
    a. Côtes de Provence
    b. Les Baux de Provence
    c. Cassis
    d. Bandol
A

a. Côtes de Provence

30
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  1. What do the Massif des Calanques, Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Les Alpilles have in common?
    a. They are covered in maquis
    b. They are limestone massifs
    c. They lie along the east coast of Provence
    d. They are surrounded by the Camargue
A

b. They are limestone massifs

31
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  1. White Cassis is primarily made from…
    a. Ugni Blanc
    b. Rolle
    c. Grenache Blanc
    d. Marsanne
A

d. Marsanne

32
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  1. Rosé represents the majority of wine production in each of the following Provençal AOCs except…
    a. Côtes de Provence
    b. Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
    c. Coteaux Varois en Provence
    d. Palette
A

d. Palette

33
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  1. Which Provençal AOC produces reds and rosés primarily from Braquet Noir?
    a. Bellet
    b. Pierrevert
    c. Palette
    d. Coteaux Varois en Provence
A

a. Bellet

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