Provence Flashcards
Provence is located to the east or west of the Southern Rhone?
East
Rose accounts for what percentage of production under the Cotes-de-Provence AOC?
90%
True or False,
Cotes de Provence Rose can be made from a single varietal?
False! There must be at least 2 grapes present
What are the two ways that Provencal Rose can acquire its color?
By pressing whole grapes after being de-stemmed or by the saignage method
Is the blending of white wine and red wine to make rose permitted in Provence?
No
What red grapes varietals are approved for use in the Cotes de Provence?
- Syrah
- Cinsault
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvedre
- Tibouren
- Cabernet Sauvignon (accessory)
- Carignan (accessory)
What white grape varietals are approved for use in the Cotes de Provence?
- Clariette
- Ugni Blanc
- Semillon
- Vermentino
Name the 5 sub-zones of Provence
- La Londe
- Pierrefeu
- Sainte-Victoire
- Frejus
- Norte-Dame des Anges
The most famous wines from Provence come from which AOC?
Bandol
What are the grapes used to make Bandol Rouge?
- Mourvedre; must make up 50-95% of the blend
- Grenache
- Cinsault
- Carignan and Syrah can also be used, but neither exceeding 10%
What are the grapes used to make Bandol Blanc?
- Clariette; must make up 50-95% of the blend
- Ugni Blanc
- Bourboulenc
- Max 20% combined Marsanne, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon (none exceeding 10%)
How long must Bandol Rouge be aged before it is released?
a minimum of 18 months in oak and not before May 1 of the second year following harvest
True or False,
You are not allowed to chaptalize in Bandol
True! Chaptalization is prohibited
Name 4 producers from Bandol
- Domaine Tempier
- Chateau de Pibarnon
- ## Chateau Pradeaux
What percentage of white grapes can you add to Cotes de Provence Rouge? Also, list the grapes
- 20%
- Vermentino
- Ugni Blanc (max 10%)
- Semillon (max 10%)
- Clariette (max 10%)
