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In which century was Alsace first incorporated into France?
17th
After which war did Alsace become part of the German Empire?
The Franco-Prussian War
Noble Grape Varieties of Alsace
Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat.
Alsace enjoys a Maritime climate. True or False?
True
Which mountain range protects the vineyards of Alsace from bad weather brought across northern France by westerly winds?
Vosges
Of the grape varieties permitted to be used for Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles production, two are used much more frequently than the others. Which are they?
Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
For an Alsace wine to be varietally labeled, what percentage of the grape specified on the label must be used?
100%
Edelzwicker
Any permitted white grapes, can be vinified together – declaration of vintage is optional.
Gentil
At least 50% noble grapes, vinified separately – vintage must be declared
An Alsace wine labelled Pinot Blanc can contain what?
100% Pinot Blanc
100% Auxerrois
Any blend of PB & A
What is another local name for Pinot Blanc in Alsace?
Klevner
How has the Germanic cultural influence left its mark on the wines of Alsace?
Germanic Bottle
Varietal Labeling
Riesling
Most of the vineyards in Alsace are planted on the slopes of the Vosges foothills and face south or southeast.
True or False?
True
Alsace Communal wines and Alsace Lieu-Dit wines are not separate AOCs, but sub-categories of the Alsace AOC.
True or False?
True
Gewurztraminer is the aromatic version of the non-aromatic Savagnin Rose. What is the Alsace name for Savagnin Rose?
ener de Heiligensten
Since 2008, Pinot Gris – other than Grands Crus, Lieux-Dits and dessert wines – has to be made in a dry style. True or False?
False
How many major soil types are there in Alsace?
13
A Blanc de Blancs champagne can only be made from Chardonnay grapes.
F
If your bottle of Champagne is made solely from grapes grown in the Côte des Blancs, what style of champagne are you most likely to be drinking?
Blanc de Blancs
A Blanc de Noirs champagne can only be made from Pinot Noir grapes.
F
Which statement best describes Champagne’s climate?
Continental with maritime influence
Grapes for champagne can be harvested by hand or by machine.
True or False?
F. Hand Only
Which French King championed champagne and is said to have drunk it with every meal?
Louis XIV (14)
Which Champagne sub-region has the same soils as those in Chablis – Kimmeridgean Marls?
Côte des Bar
How many Grand Cru Villages are there in Champagne?
17
In what type of vessel is most champagne fermented?
Stainless steel tanks
The Champagne region is relatively small because the vineyards are planted on chalky slopes, rather than the arable flatland which covers most of the region.
True or False?
True
What was the name for Pinot Gris in Champagne from the 9th to the 16th centuries?
Fromenteau
Most rosé champagne is made by bleeding off some of the juice from fermenting red grapes – a saignée.
True or False?
False.
What does “Prise de Mousse” refer to?
The second fermentation
If a champagne producer only vinifies grapes from their own vineyards, which producer code should they show on their label ?
RM: Récoltant-Manipulant
What traumatic, historic event reduced the size of the Champagne region to a fifth of its previous size?
Phylloxera
Before the Champagne Method was perfected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the wines of Champagne were produced using a less sophisticated process. This is still used in other regions – what is it called?
Ancestral Method
Bourgogne produces more red wine than white. True or False?
False.
Over 60% of Bourgogne’s production is white.
What is the overall climate of Bourgogne?
Continental
Which Bourgogne AOC produces wines from Sauvignon Blanc?
Saint-Bris
In which of these villages will you find the La Tâche Grand Cru?
Vosne-Romanée
50% of the production of the Côte de Nuits is white wine.
True or False?
False. Around 90% of what the Côte de Nuits produces is red wine.
The Grand Cru, Premiers Crus and most village level Chablis vineyards sit on which kind of soil?
Kimmeridgean Marl
Which Bourgogne AOC produces red wine from Pinot Noir and César grapes?
Irancy
7 Climats of Chablis Grand Cru?
Blanchot
Bougros
Les Clos
Grenouilles
Preuses
Valmur
Vaudesir
How many climats are ranked as Premier Cru in Pouilly-Fuissé?
22
Bourgogne’s Premiers Crus have their own AOC just as the Grands Crus do. True or False?
False. In Bourgogne the Premiers Crus are designated climats within a village AOC.
An important centre of production for Crémant de Bourgogne?
Rully
Saint-Romain is the only AC in Bourgogne authorized to grow Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris.
True or False?
False. Saint-Bris
What is the primary soil type where Petit Chablis is grown?
Portlandian
By what name is Pinot Gris sometimes known in Bourgogne?
Pinot Beurot
Famous Bourgogne villages that has no Grand Cru vineyards?
Nuit-Saint-George
Beaune
Pommard
Volnay
Meursault
Pouilly-Fuisse
Which city is located just to the north of the Côte d’Or?
Dijon
Burgundy AOCs that only make red wine?
Pommard
Volnay
What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?
98%
Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC mostly grown?
Most Beaujolais AOC production is south of Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Nizerand River
Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?
Monts du Beaujolais
How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?
12
Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?
Saône
The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Black Rot.
True or False?
False
What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?
Clay and Limestone
Which training methods can be used for the Beaujolais Cru AOCs?
Cordon
Eventail
Gobelet
Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?
Crémant de Bourgogne
The crus of Beaujolais are AOCs for red wines only.
True or False?
White wines – made from 100% Chardonnay – can only be labelled Beaujolais Blanc AOC and Beaujolais Villages AOC
Smallest Beaujolais Cru
Chenas
Largest Beaujolais Cru
Brouilly
Newest Beaujolais Cru
Regnie
King of Beaujolais
Moulin-A-Vent
Queen of Beaujolais
Fleurie
Beaujolais Roman Cru
Julienas
Highest and coolest Beaujolais Cru
Chirouble
Which three Beaujolais crus are as regarded as having the greatest aging potential?
Morgon
Moulin-A-Vent
Chenas
In which Beaujolais Cru would you find the Lieu-Dit of Côte de Py?
Morgon
The best Beaujolais cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect?
South East
Which pruning system is only permitted to be used for red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?
Guyot
In which year will Aligoté grapes grown in Beaujolais no longer be accepted for Bourgogne Aligoté wines?
2035
Which appellation is used for red and rosé sparkling Gamay wines produced in Beaujolais by the méthode ancestrale?
Vin de France
How many villages are entitled to produce Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?
38
Is Vin Jaune an AOC in Jura?
No
Which is the largest Jura AOC – by volume produced and physical size?
Arbois AOC
Whose work was instrumental in Arbois becoming one of the early AOCs?
Alexis Arpin
How many AOCs are there in Jura?
6
What is the name for the traditional bottle used for Vin Jaune in Jura?
Clavelin
Jura produces more red wine than white.
True or False?
False
How much wine does a Vin Jaune Clavelin bottle hold?
620ml
One village can add its name to that of Arbois as a dénomination géographique complémentaire – or DGC. Which village is that?
Pupillin
Which Jura AOC produces more red wine than white?
Arbois AOC
Which Jura AOCs can only make white wine?
L’Étoile
Château-Chalon
What is the minimum aging time in barrel for Vin Jaune?
5 years
What is the term for a wine that is made as though it is a Vin Jaune – but aged for a shorter period of time?
Sous Voile
What is the minimum time for drying the grapes used to make Vin de Paille wine?
6 weeks
Macvin du Jura is fortified with Marc from the Jura region. How long must that Marc be aged in barrel before being used to fortify the must?
14 months
What style of wine is Château-Chalon?
Vin Jaune
Which grape grown in Jura can only be used for the Crémant du Jura AOC ?
Pinot Gris
The wines of which Jura AOC must be aged for at least 10 months?
Macvin du Jura
Which grape is not allowed to be used in Vin de Paille?
Pinot Noir
Albarino related to Savignin?
No
By what name is the pink-skinned and aromatic variant of Savagnin known?
Gewurztraminer
Which is the most planted variety in Savoie?
Jacquère
Savoie produces more white wine than red.
True or False?
True. 70% of Savoie’s production is white wine.
What did Pierre Galet do?
Evaluated grapevines to assist in identifying many
varieties, in the days before genetic analysis
What is the more commonly used name for the Bergeron grape?
Roussanne
Roussette de Savoie AOC is made solely from which grape?
Altesse
Each Savoie cru has its own AOC.
True or False?
False
What is the most planted red grape in Savoie?
Mondeuse
Nursery vineyards are very important in Savoie. What percentage of France’s grafted grapevines are produced in Savoie’s nurseries?
20%
What factors affect Savoie’s overall climate?
Alpine influences
Long periods of rain in summer
Which river does not affect Savoie?
Saône
What are the primary grape varieties used to make Crémant de Savoie?
Jacquère
Altesse
If a Vin de Savoie is varietally labeled, what percentage of the grape variety stated on the label must it contain?
100%
Which Savoie red grape almost died out — but is now enjoying a renaissance?
Persan
Vineyards in Savoie are often located above 1,640 ft/500 m.
True or False?
False
Which wine region sits directly to the west of Savoie?
Bugey
What is the principal method for vine training in Savoie?
Guyot
Wines labeled as Seyssel AOC wines must be made 100% from which grape variety?
Altesse
Wine production in Savoie reached its peak in the 19th century and most of it was red. True or False?
True
Which of these is the most widely grown grape in the Loire?
Cabernet Franc
Which is the smallest of the Muscadet AOCs?
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire
Which grape variety will be permitted to constitute up to 10% of the blend in Muscadet AOC wines from the 2021 vintage?
Chardonnay
Which of these is not a DGC in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC?
Château-Maine
The Val de Loire IGP is France’s largest IGP in area.
True or False?
True
The town and Château of Chinon sit on which river?
Vienne
Saumur AOC makes wines in many different styles – which is the most important in terms of production?
Sparkling
Which of these Centre-Loire AOCs only make white wine?
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC
Quincy AOC
In which French landform is Touraine and Centre-Loire found?
Paris Basin
From what Coteaux du Layon AOC takes it name?
A river
The Arnon river flows through which Centre-Loire AOC?
Reuilly AOC
Which appellation’s primary wine style is not red?
Cabernet d’Anjou AOC
Which style of wine is produced in Bonnezeaux AOC?
Sweet White
What style of wine often has the term Fines Bulles on the label in the Loire Valley?
Sparkling wine
Which AOC produces sparkling wines labeled as pétillant originel?
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Which appellation’s primary wine style is not dry white?
Touraine Noble Joué AOC
Where would you find Coulée de Serrant AOC?
Coulée de Serrant is a small (17.5 ac/6.87 ha) AOC contained within Savennières on the bank of the Loire.
It is a monopole owned by Domaine Joly.
What style of wine is made in the Entre-deux-Mers AOC?
Dry whites only
Which of the grapes varieties below is the second-most planted red grape in Bordeaux?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Côt is a red grape variety grown in Bordeaux and some other regions of France. By which name is it more commonly known?
Malbec
In Bordeaux a lighter style of red wine is known as – what?
Clairet
Which French head of state was in power when the 1855 classification was created?
Napoléon III
Which phrase is added to the names of these Bordeaux districts Castillon, Blaye, Cadillac, Francs and Sainte-Foy to make their AOC name?
…-Côtes de Bordeaux
Which Bordeaux sub-region was where the original vineyards in Bordeaux were planted?
Graves
Which of Bordeaux’s sub-regions is famous for producing richly sweet wines?
The Sauternais
Which river separates Loupiac from Barsac?
The Garonne
The sweet wines of Bordeaux are made from grapes that are affected by a mold. What is that mold called?
Botrytis
What was the most significant contribution that the Dutch made to the development of Bordeaux?
They drained the Médoc.
What is the dominant grape variety in the Libournais sub-region?
Merlot
Which river separates Entre-deux-Mers from Saint-Émilion?
The Dordogne
What is the name of the body of water that separates Margaux from Blaye and Bourg?
The Gironde
Which AOC is most associated with the Len de l’El grape variety?
Gaillac
The Tarn river runs through which AOC?
Gaillac
Which South-West AOC is located within the French Basque country?
Irouléguy
What borders the South-West to the east?
The Massif Central
The Côtes de Gascogne IGP is France’s second largest IGP in production volume.
True or False?
True. Côtes de Gascogne IGP produces approximately 100 million bottles (750,000 hl) – making it the second largest IGP in terms of production. Pays d’Oc IGP is the largest.
Which AOC surrounds the majority of Monbazillac AOC?
Bergerac
Where is Blanc Sec Perlé made?
Gaillac
Which of these is the primary grape variety for red wines in Madiran AOC?
Tannat
Which river flows through Cahors?
Lot
Which grape varieties are associated with sparkling wines in Gaillac AOC?
Len de l’El
Mauzac
Which South-West appellation produces wines in the widest range of styles?
Gaillac
In Jurançon, the sandy-clay soils are dotted with galets. What are they known as locally?
Poudingues
Sweet wines in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC are made using grapes affected with botrytis?
False. They grapes undergo passerillage – raisining on the vine – this concentrates the sugars.
Cahors wines must contain at least what percent of the primary grape Côt?
70%
Cahors wines are primarily – often only – made from Côt. Which other grapes can also be in the blend?
Tannat & Merlot
Braucol and Pinenc are synonyms for which South-West grape variety?
Fer Servadou
Madiran wines must contain at least 50% Tannat.
True or False?
True.
The blend can also include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Fer Servadou.
Which AOC is made up of two separate zones of production within the southern part of Corbières?
Fitou
Which two Languedoc AOCs are known for single-varietal wines?
Clairette du Languedoc
Picpoul de Pinet
Which AOCs is NOT in Languedoc’s Atlantic corridor?
Faugères
Which grape variety is used to make Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale?
Mauzac
Which Languedoc AOC has Chenin Blanc as a Primary grape variety?
Limoux
Which is the most westerly AOC in the Languedoc?
Malepère
What is the primary grape used in the production of Crémant de Limoux?
Chardonnay
The limestone outcrop known as the Falaise de l’Hortus (Cliff of Hortus) is found in which Languedoc AOC?
Pic Saint-Loup
Which Languedoc AOC is in the foothills of the Cévennes mountains?
Faugères
Apart from the four VDN AOCs – none of Languedoc’s other AOCs permit the production of sweet wines
True or False?
False
Sweet and semi-sweet wines can be made in Clairette du Languedoc.
Which is not a definition of garrigue?
The climate that occurs around the limestone
Which is the oldest and largest of the four Muscat VDN AOCs in Languedoc?
Muscat de Frontignan
As of 2020, how many DGCs are there in Languedoc AOC?
11
Which is unique about Languedoc Cabrières compared to all the other Languedoc DGCs?
It makes rosé wines as well as red
What effect does the Tramontane wind have on the vineyards?
Reduces humidity
What wine styles of wine can be made in Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC?
Dry red only
Banyuls AOC shares the same area with which other Roussillon AOC?
Collioure
What are the large glass jars used for maturing VDN called?
Bonbonnes
In 2018 what was the most planted red grape in Roussillon?
Grenache
In 2018 what was the most planted white grape in Roussillon?
Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
What style of wine does Banyuls Grand Cru AC produce?
Red VDN only
Banyuls makes red, rosé and white VDNs on steeply terraced slopes that are comprised of…what?
Schist
What term is used for a reductively aged red Banyuls?
Rimage
Côte Vermeille IGP covers the same area as…?
Banyuls/ Collioure
Maury AOC produces Fortified White and Fortified Red wines. What other style can also be produced here?
Dry red only
The Rhône Valley is affected by the Mistral – but what is the Mistral?
A northerly cooling wind
Which is the northernmost cru of the Northern Rhône?
Côte Rôtie
Which two Rhône AOCs make Vins Doux Naturels?
Rasteau
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
all the white grape varieties that can be used in Hermitage AOC?
Marsanne
Roussanne
Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC can be made in both the Northern and Southern Rhône? True or False?
False
What is the southernmost AOC in the Rhône valley?
Costières de Nîmes
Which of these soil types is NOT found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC?
Granite
What wine styles are made in Condrieu?
Dry White and Sweet White
Which of these grapes is not permitted in the Northern Rhône crus?
Clairette
Which of these is the primary grape variety of Clairette de Die Méthode Dioise Ancestrale?
Muscat à Petits Grains
Which is the largest of the Crus in the Southern Rhône?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Which of these Southern Rhône Cru AOCs only produces Red wine?
Beaumes de Venise
Which is the most planted grape in the Côtes du Rhône area?
Grenache
Of the seven Southern Rhône AOCs outside the Côtes du Rhône AOC area, which has the largest production?
Ventoux
Which is the principal method of vine training in the Southern Rhône?
Gobelet
Which Northern Rhône Crus allow the use of Viognier?
Condrieu
Château-Grillet
Côte Rôtie
Which Northern Rhône Cru is known for Sparkling Wine?
Saint-Péray
What is the minimum residual sugar level for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise?
10% /100 g/l
What percentage (according to 2019 figures) of Côtes de Provence AOC production is Rosé?
91%
Which is Provence’s smallest AOC in area?
Palette
What are the stone vineyard walls that support the terraces in Bandol called?
Restanques
The reds and rosé of Bandol AOC are based on which grape?
Mourvèdre
Which AOC in Provence is particularly known for organic and biodynamic farming?
Les Baux de Provence
All of Provence’s AOCs can produce sparkling wine.
True or False?
False. Under current rules none of the region’s AOCs
can produce sparkling wines.
By what name is the iconic Provencal bottle-shape known?
Flûte à Corset
Which grape is dominant in Provence’s rosé blends?
Grenache
None of Provence’s AOCs permit the production of sweet wines
True or False?
True. Sweet wine is not permitted to be made in any of Provence’s AOCs.
Approximately how many hours of sun does Provence receive yearly?
Around 3,000
Which is the most significant IGP in Provence?
Méditerranée IGP
What is the name of the mountain range that stretches between Fréjus and Cannes?
Massif de L’Esterel
Which is Provence’s most northerly appellation?
Pierrevert AOC
Which is the only Provence AOC that allows Chardonnay to be used?
Bellet
Which red Italian grape variety was brought to Corsica in the 11th century?
Nielluccio
Sparkling wine production is not permitted in any AOC or IGP in Corsica. True or False?
True
Which of these is not a northerly wind that affects Corsica?
Libecciu
According to 2020 figures, what percentage of Corsica’s vineyard area is used for AOC wine production?
51%
Which of these is a pink-skinned grape variety that can be used in both the Vin de Corse and Ajaccio AOCs?
Barbaroux
According to 2020 figures, how much of Corsica’s production is Vin de France?
3%
In general, compared to mainland France, Corsica is…?
Hotter and drier
Chardonnay is an authorized grape in Île de Beauté IGP.
True or False?
True
The Sciaccarello grape variety is known by what name in Italy?
Mammolo
Which Corsican AOC requires its white wines to be made from 100% Vermentino?
Patrimonio
Where in Corsica would you find the vineyards for Muscat du Cap Corse and Corse Coteaux du Cap Corse?
Northern Corsica
Nielluccio is a clone of which grape variety?
Sangiovese
