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1
Q

What percentage of Côtes de Provence AOC production is Rosé

A

90%

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2
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What native Provençal grape is often used in rosé production alongside Rhône varietals

A

Tibouren

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3
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What two methods of Rosé production are used in Côtes de Provence AOC

A

Saignage (short skin contact)
Immediate pressing

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4
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What are the five subzones of Côtes de Provence AOC

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Pierrefeu
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
Notre-Dame des Anges
La Londe

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5
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Which is the sole subzone of Côtes de Provence AOC that may appear on the label of a white wine

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La Londe

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6
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What is the minimum percentage of Mourvedre required in Bandol AOC

A

Min. 50%

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7
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Bandol AOC

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Min. 18 months in wood

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8
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What are the main authorized white grapes of Bandol AOC

A

Clairette
Bourboulenc
Ugni Blanc

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9
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What are the maximum yields in Bandol AOC

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Max 40 hl/ha

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10
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Name 3 top producers in Bandol

A

Domaine Tempier
Château de Pibarnon
Château Pradeaux

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11
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What wind from the Northern Rhône moderates the climate of Provence

A

Le Mistral

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12
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What top estate produces VdF level wines within the boundaries of Les Beaux de Provence AOC

A

Domaine de Trévallon

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13
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What are the red grapes of Les Beaux de Provence AOC

A

Grenache
Syrah
Cinsault

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14
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What are the white grapes of Les Beaux de Provence AOC

A

Grenache Blanc
Clairette
Vermentino
Roussanne

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15
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Name 3 single vineyard Rosé wines from Provence

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Château d’Esclans ‘Garrus’ - Grenache & Rolle from the Garrus single vineyard

Domaine Ott - Château Romassan

Domaines Bunan - Mas de la Rouviere - Mourvedre-based Bandol Rosé from single vineyard site

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16
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What is the synonym for Vermentino in Provence

A

Rolle

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17
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What affect does Le Mistral have on the vineyards of Coteaux de Aix-en-Provence AOC

A

It cools the vines in the hot summers

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18
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What grape is Domaine de Trévallon known for

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

19
Q

Who is the famous producer of Palette AOC

A

Château Simone

20
Q

What are the major soil types of Palette AOC

A

Limestone
Clay

21
Q

What are the major white varietals of Cassis AOC

A

Clairette
Marsanne

22
Q

What is the synonym for Picardin in Palette AOC

A

Araignan

23
Q

What is the principle soil type in Cassis AOC

A

Limestone

24
Q

What is the dominant white varietal in Bellet AOC

A

Rolle

25
Q

What AOC is located in the foothills inland from Nice

A

Bellet AOC

26
Q

What are the two primary red varietals of Bellet AOC

A

Braquet
Fuella Nera

27
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What are the principle soil types of Bellet AOC

A

Chalk
Silica

28
Q

Who is the most noteworthy producer within Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC

A

Domaine de Triennes

29
Q

How many estates were classified in the 1955 Grand Cru Classé classification in Côtes de Provence AOC

A

23

30
Q

In what year did the classification of Côtes de Provence AOC estates take place

A

1955

31
Q

How many current Grand Cru Classé are located in Côtes de Provence AOC

A

18 estates

32
Q

What is the dominant white varietal of Ajaccio AOC

A

Vermentino

33
Q

What is the synonym for Vermentino in Corsica

A

Malvoisie de Corse

34
Q

What is the synonym for Ugni Blanc in Corsica

A

Rossola

35
Q

What are the dominant red varietals of Ajaccio AOC

A

Sciaccarello
Nielluccio
Barbaroux

36
Q

What famous Italian grape is a variant of Nielluccio

A

Sangiovese

37
Q

What two white grapes make up the majoirty of the blend of Vin de Corse AOC white wines

A

Vermentino
Ugni Blanc

38
Q

What is the minimum percentage of Vermentino required in Patrimonio AOC white wines

A

100%

39
Q

What are the blending laws for Patrimonio AOC red wine

A

Min. 90% Nielluccio

40
Q

What are the principle soils of Patrimonio AOC

A

Limestone
Schist

41
Q

What style of wine is produced in Muscat du Cap Corse AOC

A

Vin Doux Naturel

42
Q

What is the most prestigious subzone of Vin de Corse AOC

A

Coteaux du Cap Corse

43
Q

Where would you find the Aleatico varietal

A

Corsica

44
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Where would you find the Biancu Gentile varietal

A

Corsica

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