Provence, Corsica, Languedoc-Rousillon Flashcards
Name the subzones of Côtes de Provence AOP
- La Londe
- Pierrefeu
- Sainte-Victoire
- Fréjus
What is the name of the hour-glass shaped bottle often found for bottles of Côtes de Provence rosé
Skittle
What is a skittle bottle
Hour-glass shaped bottle often used to bottle Côtes de Provence Rosé
What indigenous grape is found as a dominant grape for Clos Cibonne’s rosé in the Côtes de Provence
Tibouren
What styles of wine are designated to Bandol AOP
Whites: Based off Clairette
Rosé/Red: Based on primarily Mourvedre
What are the aging requirements for Bandol Rouge
18 months in wood
May not be released until 2 years following the harvest
What style of wine is designated to Les Baux-de-Provence AOP
White: Based on Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Rolle (Vermentino)
Rosé/Red: Based on Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
What style of wine is designated to Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP
White: Based on Rolle (Vermentino)
Red/Rosé: Based on Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault and Counoise
What is Rolle
Synonym in Provence for Vermentino
What region did Domaine de Trévallon exist under until it was promoted to AOP status. How is the wine labeled today?
Domaine de Trévallon produces wine in Les Baux de Provence AOP but since they use majority Cab. Sauv they must now label their wines as Apilles Vin de Pays
Where does Chateau Simone produce wine
Palette AOP in Provence
What style of wine is designated to Cassis AOP
White based on Marsanne and Clairette
Rosé/Red based on Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre
What is Doucillon Blanc
Synonym for Bourboulenc in Provence
What style of wine is designated to Bellet AOP
White based on Rolle (Vermentino)
Rosé/Red based on Braquet and Fuella Nera
100% of the stated vintage is required
Name 3 Grand Cru estates of Provence
- Clos Cibonne
- Chateau de Selle (Domaine Ott)
- Clos Mireille (Domaine Ott)
- Domaine de la Croix
- Domaine du Noyer
- Domaine du Jas d’Esclans
- Domaine de Castel Roubine
There are 18 total
Name the Estates of Domaine Ott
- Chateau de Selle
- Clos Mireille
- These are both in the Cotes de Provence G.C)
-Chateau Romassan in Bandol
Where does Domaine de Triennes produce wine. How do they label their wines?
Domaine de Triennes produces wine in the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP but chose to bottle as simply Vin de Pays
What is Niellucio
Corsican synonym for Sangiovese
What style of wine is designated to Vin de Corse AOP
White: Based on Vermentino (Malvoisie de Corse)
Rosé/Red: Based on Nielluccio (Sangiovese), Sciaccarello (Mammolo) and Grenache
What is Sciaccarello
Corsican synonym for Mammolo
What style of wine is designated to Ajaccio AOP
White: Min 80% Vermentino
Rosé/Red: Min 40% Sciaccarello (Mammolo) with other grapes
(Corsica)
What style of wine is designated to Patrimono AOP
White: 100% Vermentino
Rosé/Red: 75/90% (respectively) Nielluccio (Sangiovese) based
(Corsica)
What style of wine is designated to Muscat du Cap Corse AOP
VDN based on Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc
Min abv: 15-18%
Min R/S: 90g/L
(Corsica)
What are the name of the two noncontiguous sectors of Fitou AOP
- Fitou Maritime
- Fitou Montagneux
(Languedoc)
In what AOP is Fitou completely embedded
Corbières AOP
Languedoc
What style of wine is designated to Fitou AOP
Red wine only based on Grenache and/or Carignan (50% min) with Syrah and Mourvedre
Lladoner Pelut planted before 2001 may be used with Grenache and Carignan for a min 60% of the blend
(Languedoc)
What “Grand Cru” of Corbières AOP received its own AOP for red wines
Corbières-Boutenac for red wines based off a min 70% combined Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan
(Languedoc)
What “Grand Cru” of Minervois AOP received its own AOP for red wines
Minervois-La Livinière for red wines based on Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan
(Languedoc)
Name three highly regarded Bandol producers
- Domaine Tempier
- Chateau de Pibarnon
- Chateau Pradeaux
Name the two communal appellations of Corsica
- Ajaccio
- Patrimonio
What style of wine is designated to Cabardès AOP
Red and Rosé only based on:
- Min 40% Grenache and Syrah
- Min 40% Cab Franc, Cab Sauv and Merlot
(Languedoc)
What style of wine is designated to Malepère AOP
Red and Rosé only based on:
Red: Min 40% Merlot; Min 20% combined Cab. Franc and Cot
Rosé: Min 40% Cab Franc; Min 20% Cab Sauv, Cinsault, Cot, Granche and Merlot
(Languedoc)
What style of wine is designated to St.-Chinian AOP and Faugères AOP
Red White and Rosé from southern French grapes
Languedoc
Name the two subzones of St-Chinian AOP; what style of wine may they produce
- Berlou
- Roquebrun
These two subzones are authorized for red wine only
(Languedoc)
What style of wine is designated to Limoux AOP
White:
Mauzac, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
Must be fermented in oak
Red:
Min. 50% Merlot
Vin Mousseux Blanc “Method Ancestrale”:
100% Mauzac
Vin Mousseux Blanc “Blanquette de Limoux”:
Min 90% Mauzac with Chard and Chenin
(Languedoc)
Name the sparkling wine styles coming from Limoux
Limoux Vin Mousseux Blanc Method Ancestrale:
100% Mauzac
Limoux Vin Mousseux Blanc Blanquette de Limoux
90% Mauzac with Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc
Crémant de Limoux AOP
Max 90% combined Chardonnay (Min. 50%) and Chenin Blanc (10-40%) plus MAX 20% combined Mauzac and Pinot Noir (Max 15%)
(Languedoc)
Name 3 subzones of Languedoc AOP
- Pic-St-Loup
- Quatorze
- Sommières
(There are 14 total; the top 3 are the best regarded)
Name the fortified wine appellations of the Languedoc
- Muscat de Mireval
- Muscat de Lunel
- Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois
- Muscat de Frontignan
What is the only fortified wine appellation of the Languedoc allowed to be produced in both VDN and vin de liquer styles
Muscat de Frontignan
What are the only 2 “Muscat” appellations of the Languedoc allowed to be made into “Muscat de Noel”
- Muscat de Lunel
- Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois
What is the minimum aging requirement for a bottle of Rivesaltes labeled “hors d’age”
5 years
Roussillon
What are the only 2 varietals allowed for Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP
- Muscat d’Alexandria
- Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
What appellations of the Languedoc and Roussillon may be used for production of Muscat de Noel
In the Languedoc:
- Muscat de Lunel
- Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois
In the Roussillon:
-Muscat de Rivesaltes
What was Arnaud de Villeneuve known for
Inventing the process of mutage
What styles of wine are designated to Maury AOP
- Still red (As of 2011)
- VDN red and white
(Roussillon)
At what % is grenache required for Banyuls Grand Cru
75%
Roussillon
What is the aging requirement for Banyuls Grand Cru
30 months in barrel not to be released until the third year following the harvest
(Roussillon)
What does “rimage” indicate on a bottle of Banyuls
Vintage dated red banyuls which is bottled within one year after the harvest
(Roussillon)
What is the appellation for wines from Banyuls that are unfortified
Collioure AOP
Roussillon
What style of wine is designated to Collioure AOP
Red white and rose from producers of Banyuls for wines that are unfortified
(Roussillon)
Name the subzone of the Cotes du Roussillon AOP
Les Aspres
Red wine only based on syrah and mourvedre as of 2003
What 4 communes may append their name to Cotes du Roussillon-Vilages
- Caramany
- Lesquerde
- Latour-de-France
- Tautavel
Name the sweet wine appellations within Bergerac
- Monbazillac
- Saussignac
- Rosette
- Haut-Montravel
- Cotes de Montravel
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Montravel AOP
Red or White from Bordeaux Varietals; Reds at a min 50% merlot
Wines must be dry as opposed to the sweet swines of Haut-Montravel and Cotes de Montravel
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Cahors AOP
Red wine only based on 70% Malbec (Cot) with merlot and tannat
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Madiran AOP
Red wine only based on 50% Tannat with Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Fer
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Sweet white wine from producers of Madiran based on:
- Courbu
- Petit Courbu
- Gros Manseng
- Petit Manseng
“Sec” indicates dry wine from this region
(Southwest France)
What styles of wine are designated to Jurancon
Sec: Based on Min 50% combined Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng
Vindage Tardive: Based on same grapes
Petit is more desireable for VT and Gros is more desireable for sec
Accessory varietals include Lauzet, Petit Courbu and Camaralet de Lasseube
(Southwest France)
What are the minimum RS levels for Jurancon Blanc and Jurancon Vendage Tardives
Blanc: 40 g/L
VT: 55 g/L
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Irouléguy AOP
White: Based on Courbu, Petit Courbu, Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng
Rosé: Based on Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Tannat with white varietals listed above
Red: Min 50% Cab Franc and Tannat plus Cab Sauv
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Béarn AOP
White wine based on 50% Raddiat de Moncade
Rosé/Red based on 50% Tannat
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Gaillac AOP
Blanc: Min 50% combined Len de l’El, Mauzac, Mauzac Rosé and Muscadelle
Blanc Vendage Tardives: Min 50% Len de l’El and Ondenc
Red/Rose: Min 50% Syrah, Duras and Fer with gamay and Bordeaux grapes
Vin Mousseux Blanc/ Doux: Same as white
Vin Mousseux Blanc Méthod Ancestrale: Mauzac and Mauzac Rosé
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Marcillac AOP
Red and Rosé wine only based on Min 80% Fer plus:
- Prunelard
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is dedicated to Buzet AOP
Bordeaux style still wine in all 3 colors
Southwest France
What style of wine is dedicated to Cotes de Duras AOP
Bordeaux style still wine in all 3 colors
Southwest France
What style of wine is designated to Cotes du Marmandais AOP
Bordeaux style still wines in all 3 colors with the allowance of some SW varietal as well, particularly showing influence of Syrah
(Southwest France)
What style of wine is designated to Fronton AOP
Red and Rosé only based on 40% Négrette with Syrah, Cot, Fer and Bordeaux grapes
(Southwest France)
