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Provence Online Flashcards & Quiz

1
Q

Which 3 AOCs/DGCs mandate oak aging for their red wines?

A

Côtes de Provence AOC Frejus
Bandol AOC
Palette AOC

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2
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Which 3 Provence AOCs produce 96% of all Provence wines?

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Côtes de Provence AOC
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC

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3
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What is the climate of Provence?

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Mediterranean, with some continental and alpine influences depending on appellation

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4
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In what year was the Côtes de Provence AOC Classification System created?

A

1955

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5
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What is the northernmost AOC in Provence?

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Pierrevert

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6
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What are the two main soil types found in Provence?

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Calcareous limestone and quartz-rich schist

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7
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What are the names of the 5 DCGs in Côtes de Provence AOC?

A

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

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8
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Define “maquis”

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A mix of resinous herbs that grows on schist soils

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9
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Why is Mourvèdre successful in Bandol AOC?

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Late-ripening Mourvèdre thrives in long, hot, coastal Mediterranean growing seasons.

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10
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What is Provence’s largest AOC by size and volume?

A

Côtes de Provence AOC

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11
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Define “vins de soif”

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Thirst-quenching, refreshing wines that are intended to be enjoyed as an aperitif.

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12
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Define “vins de gastronomie”

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Gastronomic wine, with fuller-body, and more structure and color, intended to be consumed with a meal.

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13
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What Provence AOC is known for organic and biodynamic viticulture?

A

Les Baux de Provence AOC

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14
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Define “flûte à corset”

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The traditional hourglass bottle shape of Provençal rosé

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15
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Define “vin cuit”

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Reduced grape must by long cooking; a tradition in the Palette AOC

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16
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Define “baou”

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Provençal term for a rocky outcrop

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17
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Define “restanques”

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Terraced stone walls in vineyards, especially in Bandol

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18
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What area of Provence was once one of France’s largest cork forests?

A

Massif des Maures

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19
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What percentage of Provence’s wine production is rosé?

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90%

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20
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Why are the Provence harvest parameters for rosé more in line with those for white wine production?

A

The focus is on retention of acidity.

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21
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Which AOCs mandate hand harvesting?

A

Bandol AOC
Palette AOC

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22
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What is Provence’s smallest AOC by size?

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Palette AOC

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23
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What are the primary red varieties used in Bellet/Vin de Bellet AOC red wines?

A

Braquet Noir

and Fuella Nera

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24
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What is the cornerstone of the Bandol red blend?

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Mourvèdre

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25
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What are the dominant white grapes in the Cassis AOC?

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Marsanne and Clairette

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26
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What percentage (according to 2019 figures) of Côtes de Provence AOC production is Rosé?

A

91%

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27
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Which is Provence’s smallest AOC in area?

A

Palette

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28
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What are the stone vineyard walls that support the terraces in Bandol called?

A

Restanques

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29
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The reds and rosé of Bandol AOC are based on which grape?

A

Mourvèdre

30
Q

Which AOC in Provence is particularly known for organic and biodynamic farming?

A

Les Baux de Provence

31
Q

All of Provence’s AOCs can produce sparkling wine.

True or False?

A

False

32
Q

Vins de Soif

A

are light-bodied, crisp and refreshing and are intended to be drunk as an aperitif.

33
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Vins de Gastronomie

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are fuller-bodied and more structured and are meant to be drunk with food.

34
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Vins de Garde

A

are wines for aging – usually red.

35
Q

Vin Cuit

A

is the historical wine speciality of Palette – it’s made from cooked grape must.

36
Q

High acid wines tend to be what colour?

A

Pink

37
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Low acid wines tend to be what color?

A

Salmon

38
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Frejus

A

2

39
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Pierrefeu

A

2

40
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Palette

A

1

41
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Bellet

A

1

42
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Cotes de Provence

A

1

43
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Pierrevert

A

1

44
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Le Baux de Provence

A

1

45
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Sainte-Victoire

A

2

46
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Notre-Dame des Anges

A

2

47
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Coteaux Varois en Provence

A

1

48
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Cassis

A

1

49
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

A

1

50
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

La Londe

A

2

51
Q

Is the following a
1. AOC in Provence
2. DGC of Cotes de Provence

Bandol

A

1

52
Q

By what name is the iconic Provencal bottle-shape known?

A

Flûte à Corset

53
Q

Which grape is dominant in Provence’s rosé blends?

A

Grenache

54
Q

None of Provence’s AOCs permit the production of sweet wines

True or False?

A

True. Sweet wine is not permitted to be made in any of Provence’s AOCs.

55
Q

Approximately how many hours of sun does Provence receive yearly?

A

Around 3,000

56
Q

Which Provence DGC uniquely makes white wines as well as reds and roses.

A

La Londe

57
Q

Which DGC CAN uniquely use carbonic maceration for reds.

A

Sainte-Victorie

58
Q

Reds of which DGC must spend six months in oak barrels or foudres.

A

Frejus

59
Q

Reds from which 2 DGC are aged until October 15 of the year following harvest.

A

Pierrefeu and Frejus

60
Q

Which is the most significant IGP in Provence?

A

Méditerranée IGP

61
Q

What is the name of the mountain range that stretches between Fréjus and Cannes?

A

Massif de L’Esterel

62
Q

Which of these has an effect on the color of rosé wines?


Select all that apply

The grape variety/varieties used
The ripeness of the vintage
The temperature of the grapes at harvest
The winemaking method
The length of maceration
The grapes being exposed to oxygen
The soil type

A

ALL

63
Q

Which is Provence’s most northerly appellation?

A

Pierrevert AOC

64
Q

Which is the only Provence AOC that allows Chardonnay to be used?

A

Bellet

65
Q

What colour wines do Syrah and Mourvèdre make?

A

Pink

66
Q

What wine/color does Tibouren produce?

A

rosé with a salmon colour.

67
Q

T or F: Warm grapes bleed more color into the juice during fermentation.

A

True

68
Q

Direct press creates what kind of rosés?

A

creates delicate, pale colored rosés.

69
Q

Saignée method gives the rosé…

A

deeper colors

70
Q

Longer maceration

A

extracts more color.

71
Q

Oxygen exposure and volcanic soils produce rosés of what colour?

A

rosés with an orange color.

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