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1
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90% OF Cote du Provence is dedicated to Rose Production? True or False?

A

True

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Is the blending of Red and white still wines an approved practice in Provence ?

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No and this is not approved anywhere in France.

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What are the main grapes of Provence ?

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Cinsualt, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah

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What is the name of the Hourglass shape bottle used in Provence for Rose wines?

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Skittle bottle

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What are the Subzones of Cote de Provence AOP

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Pierrefeu
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus (Fre-Ju)
Notre-Dame des Anges (Notre Dame De Zang)
La Londe
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Of the subzones of the Provence AOP Which one is permitted for White wine prodcution?

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La Londe

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Name an appellation for great wines produced in Provence? and what are the grapes?

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Bandol
50-95% Mourvedre, Cinsualt and Grenache
A bit of Syrah and Carignan is permitted but should not exceed 10%

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Bandol is the only AOC in France that requires focus on Mourvedre? True or False?

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True

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What are the main grapes for Bandol blanc

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Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc

a bit of Max. 20% combined Marsanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino and Sémillon (none of these four grapes may exceed 10%

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What is the minimum aging for Bandol prior to release?

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18 months in wood

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What are some of Notable producers of Bandol?

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Domaine Tempier
Château de Pibarnon (Phi Bar Lon)
Château Pradeaux ( Pra- Du)

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The dry, warm Mediterranean climate of Provence is aptly suited to viticulture without fear of mold or rot.

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True

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The dry, warm Mediterranean climate of Provence is aptly suited to viticulture without fear of mold or rot.

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Warmer

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Les Baux de Provence( Le Boo) used to be a sub appellation for which area?

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Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP,

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What are the red grapes of Les Baux de Provence AOP

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Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre

Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% Carignan, Cinsault, and Counoise; max. 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

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16
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What is the principal white grape of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP?

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Vermentino

17
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Name a top Chateau in Les Baux de Provence?

A

Domaine de Trevallon

18
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Name a notable producer in the Palette AOP ?

A

Chateau Simone

19
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Côtes de Provence AOP is the only French appellation outside of Bordeaux to publish a ranking of grand cru classé estates?

20
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When was the provence grand cru classe established? how many Chateau were classifed

A 
1955
23 Chateau (today we only talk about 18 because 5 stopped making wine)
21
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Unlike in bordeaux Estates cannot include grapes from new vineyard land in Cru Classé wine

22
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Grand Cru Classe Chateaus?

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Clos Cibonne in Le Pradet
Clos Mireille in La Londe-les-Maures
Domaine du Jas d'Esclans in La Motte
Domaine de Rimauresq in Pignans
Domaine de la Croix in La Croix-Valmer
Domaine du Noyer
Château de L'Aumérade
Château de Brégançon in Bormes-les-Mimosas
Château du Galoupet in La Londe-les-Maures
Château de Mauvanne in Hyères
Château Minuty in Gassin
Château de Roubine in Lorgues
Château Ste. Marguerite in La Londe-les-Maures
Château de St. Martin
Château St. Maur in Cogolin
Château Ste. Roseline in Les Arcs
Château de Selle in Taradeau
Château de la Clapière
23
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A “Club des Crus Classés de Cotes de Provence” was created in 2000 and in 2005 they signed a charter of excellence; 14 of the 18 classified estates are currently members

24
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In Cote Du Provence where can you still find plantings of the nearly Extinct Pascal Blanc?

25
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A French wine producing Island situated 11 km North of Sardinia ?

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Corsica (90km west of Italy and about 170 km south east France)

26
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Name a region in Corsica established in 1968 as the first AOC ?

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Patrimonio AOC

27
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What are the main grapes of Corsica AOC?

A

Nielluccio (Sangiovese), known as the spice wine of France,
Sciacarello (shakarello) red Italian wine grape variety that is grown primarily in Corsica.
Vermentino

28
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What is the main grape in Ajaccio ?

A

Sciacarello (Shakarello)

29
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What are the main grapes of Patrimonio ?

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Blanc: 100% Vermentino (Malvoisie de Corse)
Rouge: Min. 90% Nielluccio (Near Lutsho), plus Grenache, Sciaccarello (Mammolo), and Vermentino

30
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What are the main areas of production in Corsica

A

Vin de Corse
Ajaccio AOC
Patrimonio AOC

31
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Name a VDN AOC in Corsica ?

A

Muscat du Cap Corse AOP made from muscat a petit grains

32
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White Vin de Corse wines are blends of Vermentino and Ugni Blanc

33
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What is the main grape for Bandol blanc?

A

50-90% Clairette with Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc….plus vermentino,marsanne etc

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