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