provence Flashcards
Which AOCs/DGCs mandate oak aging for their red wines?
Côtes de Provence AOC Fréjus, Bandol AOC,
and Palette AOC
Which three Provence AOCs produce 96% of all Provence wines?
Côtes de Provence AOC, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC, and Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC
What is the climate of Provence?
Mediterranean, with some continental and alpine influences depending on appellation
in what year was the Côtes de Provence AOC Classification System created?
1955
What is the northernmost AOC in Provence?
Pierrevert
What are the two main soil types found in Provence?
Calcareous limestone and quartz-rich schist
Why is Mourvèdre successful in Bandol AOC?
Late-rippening mouvedre thrives in long, hot, costal mediterranean growing seasons
What are the names of the DCGs in Côtes de Provence AOC?
Sainte-Victoire, Frejus, La Londe, Notre Dame des Anges, Pierrefeu
Define “maquis”
A mix of resinous herbs that grow on schist soils
What is Provence’s largest AOC by size and volume?
Cotes de provence AOC
Define “vins de soif”
Thirs quentiong refreshing wines that are intended to be enjoyed as an apertif
Define “vins de gastronomie”
Gastronomic wine with fuller-body, and more structure and color inteded to be consumed with a meal
What Provence AOC is known for organic and biodynamic viticulture?
Les Baux de Provence AOC
Define “flûte à corset”
The traditional hourglass bottle shape of provencal rose
Define “baou”
provencal term for a rocky outcrop
Define “vin cuit”
Reduced grape must by cooking a tradition in the palette AOC
What area of Provence was once one of France’s largest cork forests?
Massif des Maures
Define “restanques”
terraced stone walls in vineyards in bandol
What percentage of Provence’s wine production is rosé?
90%
Why are the Provence harvest parameters for rosé more in line with those for white wine production?
The focus is on retention of acidity
Which AOCs mandate hand harvesting?
Bandol and Palette
What is Provence’s smallest AOC by size?
Palette AOC
What are the primary red varieties used in Bellet/Vin de Bellet AOC red wines?
Braquet Noir and Fuella Nera
What is the cornerstone of the Bandol red blend?
Mourvedre
What are the dominant white grapes in the Cassis AOC?
