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Provence Pt 5 -AOC Cotes de Provence Flashcards

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Which is the biggest AOC in Provence?

A

Cotes de Provence (CdP)AOC.

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How many DGCs in CdP AOC?

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Five.

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3
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When was Cotes de Provence AOC awarded? Styles?

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Awarded 1977 for Dry White, Rose and Red.

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Which are the primary grapes in CdP White wines?

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Clairette, Semillon, Ugni BLanc, Vermentino.

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Which are the primary grapes in CdP Red/Rose wines?

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Cinsaut, Grenache, Syrah,Mourvedre, Tibouren.

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How large is CdP AOC planting?

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84 communes;
50,000 ac/ 20,000 ha.

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How much Rose production is from CdP AOC?

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91%

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How much of total Provence production is from CdP AOC?

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72%

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Why is there so much diversity in CdP wines?

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It consists of five non-contiguous areas. Some coastal impacted by the Med. Sea. Others inland with continental or alpine influence.

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Which part of CdP AOC has crystalline schist soils?

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Eastern parts of the AOC.

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Which part of CdP AOC has volcanic soils?

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Between Frejus and Cannes.

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Which part of CdP AOC has limestone soils?

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The western parts of teh AOC.

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Which part of CdP AOC has mixed limestone and crystalline schist soils?

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The interior valley which runs from Toulon to Les Arcs

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What is the blend requirement for White wines in CdP AOC?

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None. It can be made from any of the authorised white grapes. No blend formula nor number of grapes is prescribed.

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What is the blend requirement for Red and Rose wines in CdP AOC?

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They must be crafted from at least two red grapes - one must be primary and primary grapes must account for the majority of the blend.
Rose can contain up to 20% of white grapes.

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What are the two distinct types of wine made in CdP AOC?

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Vin de Soif and Vin de Gastronomie.

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What is Vin de Soif?

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Thirst quenching wines which are light-bodied, crisp and refreshing for serving as an aperitif.

18
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How might a vin de soif be made?

A

Shorter maceration time (for the reds);
Slightly higher yielding vines;
Without oak.

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What is Vin de Gastronomie?

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Gastronomic wines which are deeper in colour, fuller-bodied and more structured. Meant for food.

20
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How might a vin de Gastronomie be made?

A

More select grapes and/or free run juice;
May be aged in oak.

21
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What is vin de garde?

A

Another name for Vin de Gastronomie.

22
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What are the five DGCs of CdP?

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Frejus, La Londe, Saint-Victoire,Notre-Dame de Anges. Pierrefeu

23
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Which DGC of CdP is authorised to craft white wine?

A

Only La Londe. All others must bottle their white wine as CdP AOC. Thye can only make red and rose wines.

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What can a DGC of CdP do on its label?

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If it complies with the production standards it can add its name to the label alongside CdP. Each varies slightly between primary grapes and combination in the blend.

25
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Which DGC can use carbonic maceration for reds?

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Only Saint-Victoire

26
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Which DGC reds must spend six months in oak barrels or foudres?

A

Frejus.

27
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On which dates are red wines of the DGCs of CdP released?

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Frejus and Pierrefeu - October 15 in year after harvest;
Saint-Victoire, Notre-Dame des Anges and La Londe - August 15 in year after harvest.

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What is the classification system in CdPAOC?

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Created in 1955 it consists of only one level - Cru Classe. There are currently 18 estates.

29
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What does the Cru Classe system in CdP classify?

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The estates, as in Bordeaux.Classification has never been modified or revised.

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What are the restrictions on the Cru Classe of CdP?

A

The vineyard area originally classified cannot be added to. Wine can only be made from fruit from the original area.

31
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Which organisation has a charter of excellence for Cru Classe wines in CdP?

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Club des Cru Classes des Cotes de Provence, created in 2000 for the classified properties of which 14 are members.

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