Provence Flashcards
What grape is the wine of Bandol based on?
mourvedre (min 50%)
What styles of wine are made in the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP?
- red
- white
- rose
What white grapes are allowed in Bandol AOP rose?
- bourboulenc
- clairette
- ugni blanc
What grapes are allowed in Bandol AOP rouge?
- mourvedre (50-95%)
- cinsault
- grenache
- syrah and carignan (not to exceed 10%)
What are the accessory white varieties for Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP?
- clairette
- grenache blanc
- sauv blanc
- ugni blanc
- bourboulenc
- semillon
In what AOP would you find Chateau Simone?
Palette AOP
What is the soil type in Bandol?
- limestone
- sandy marl
- sandstone
What recent vintage was outstanding in Bandol?
2015
Red and rose of Coteaux d’Aix en Provence are blends based on which grapes?
- min 70% gsm plus counoise and cinsault
What styles of wine are made in Cotes de Provence AOP?
- white
- rose
- red
What are the primary red and white grapes used in Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP?
- white is min 50% vermentino
- red is min 20% grenache
What percentage of production in Provence is rose?
89%
What is the elevage for white and rose from Bandol AOP?
not released before March 1, yfh
In what year did Les Baux de Provence receive its own AOP?
1995
What are the principal red varieties of Palette AOP?
- grenache
- mourvedre
- cinsault
What are the principal white varieties of Palette AOP?
- picardin
- clairette/rose
- bourboulenc
In what region is Pierrevert AOP found and what styles of wine are produced there?
Provence
- red
- white
- rose
What is the elevage for red wine in Palette AOP?
- wood aged min 18 mos
- not released until April 1, 2yfh
How many months in oak is required for Bandol AOP reds?
18 months
What grapes are allowed in Cotes de Provence blanc?
- ugni blanc
- semillon
- vermentino
- verdejo
What is the primary soil of Cassis AOP?
limestone
What is the elevage for red wine of Bandol AOP?
- wood aged min 18 mos
- not released until May 1, 2yfh
What are the 5 subzones of Cotes de Provence AOP?
- Sainte Victoire
- Frejus
- La Lande
- Pierrefeu
- Notre Dame des Anges
What grapes are allowed in Bandol AOP blanc?
- clairette (50-95%)
- bourboulenc
- ugni blanc
- marsanne
- sauv blanc
- vermentino
- semillon
List 3 Grand Cru Estates of Provence
- Minuty
- Cht de St Martin
- Sainte Roseline
- Sainte Marguerite
- Dom de la Clapiere
- Dom de l’Aumerade
- Dom de Rimaurescq
- Dom de Castel Rubine
- Cht de Galoupet
- Cht de St Maur
- Clos Cibonne
- Clos Mireille
- Cht de Selle
- Cht de Bregancon
- Dom de Mauvanne
- Dom de la Croix
- Dom du Noyer
- Dom du Jas d’Esclans
White wine of Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP is based on what grape?
50% vermentino
What were the first 6 French AOCs created (May 15 1936)?
- Arbois AOC
- Cassis AOC
- Chateauneuf du Pape AOC
- Cognac AOC
- Monbazillac AOC
- Tavel AOC
What is the min abv for Bandol Rouge?
12%
The red and rose wines of Bellet AOP are based on what 2 grapes?
- braquet
- fuella nera
White wines of Cassis AOP must be a combined min 60% of what two grapes?
- marsanne
- clairette
What AOP is 3 quarters of the Provencal wine bottled under?
Cotes de Provence AOP
What is the name of the traditional hour glass shaped bottle in Provence?
- Skittle
- Flute a corset
What is another name for Vermentino in Provence?
rolle
Where is Domaine Trevallon located?
Les Baux
Who makes the cuvee Garrus rose?
d’Esclans
Why does Domaine Trevallon release there wines as IGP?
- contains cab sauv
- Les Baux AOP (upgraded 1995) didn’t allow cab
Name the AOPs of Provence. Which one must have 100% of the stated vintage?
Cotes de Provence
Bandol
Pallete
Bellet (100% of stated vintage)
Cassis
Coteaux Varois
Les Baux-de-Provence
Coteaux d’Aix en Provence
Pierrevert
Where is Domaine Triennes located?
Coteaux Varois
When was the grand cru classe system developed in Provence and how many estates were classified ?
- 1955
- 23 Estates (currently 18)
Fuella nera is also known as what?
jurancon noir
What subzone of the Cotes de Provence may make white wine?
La Londe
What styles of wine may be labeled as Cassis AOP?
White: Min. 60% combined Marsanne (30-80%) and Clairette; plus Doucillon Blanc (Bourboulenc), Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and a max. 5% Terret Blanc
Rose: Min. 70% combined Cinsault, Grenache, and Mourvèdre; max. 20% combined Bourboulenc, Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Blanc, and Marsanne; plus Barbaroux, Carignan, and a max. 5% Terret Noir
Red: 70% combined Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre; plus Barbaroux, Carignan, and a max. 5% Terret Noir
What’s the minimum amount of Mourvèdre that must be present in a wine labeled “Palette Rouge?”
10%
What is the min abv in Palette AOP?
11.5% for all colors
What is the only cotes de Provence subzone that mandates oak aging? and for how long?
Frejus: 6mo
Where in Provence is Chateau d’Esclans located?
Frejus
Where is Domaine Ott located?
La Londe
What river separates Luberon from Provence?
Durance river
Which of Tempier’s single vineyards have the most Mourvedre?
Cabassou
What’s a ‘restanque’ in Bandol?
hill-side terrace containing vineyards
Where is the Grenache planted in Bandol and why?
North facing slopes to slow down ripening
What mountain range of Bandol blocks the northern winds?
- Mount St Victoire
- Montagne Saint Baume
Who makes Cuvee Marius
Clos Cibonne
What mountain ranges influence Bandol?
- Sainte Baume
- Mont Caume
What two winemakers are behind Domaine Triennes?
- Aubert de Villaine
- Jacques Seyesse (Dom. Dujac)
