Rhone Flashcards
Where exactly is the Rhône Valley
It is named after the Rhône River where it begins high in the Swiss Alps and flows into France through the canyons of the Jura Mountains.
Name some leading appellations in Northern Rhône and the grapes they are known for
Chateau-Grillet- White
Condrieu-White
Coranas-Red
Côte Rotie-Red
Crozes Hermitage- Red and White
Hermitage-Red and White
St Joseph-Red and White
Name some leading applications in Southern Rhône and the grapes they are known for
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape- Red and White
Côte du Rhône- Red and White
Côte du Rhône Villages- Red and White
Gigondas- Red and Rosé
Muscat de Beaumes-De-Venise- White (fortified sweet wine)
Vacqueyras-Red
Names some notable appellations of Southern Rhône and the type of grapes they are known for
Cairanne-Red, white, and rosé
Costières de Nîmes- Red, white, and rosé
Lirac- Red, white, rosé
Luberon- Red, white, rosé
Rasteau- Red
Tavel- Rosé
Ventoux- Red, white, rosé
How many varieties are allowed to be used in Rhône Valley
23
Name the AOPs of Northern Rhone
Côte Rotie
Château-Grillet
Condrieu
Saint-Joseph
Crozes Hermitage
Hermitage
Cornas
Saint Péray
Name the AOPs of southern Rhone
Côtes du Rhône
Cairanne
Rasteau
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Châteauneuf du Pape
Tavel
Which southern Rhone appellation produces more wine than the entire northern region
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
What is vin de médecine
Before WWI Chateauneuf-du-Pape was sold to Burgundy to increase alcohol to boost sometime meager body of some burgundy wine.
When did châteauneuf-du-papebecome an official AOC
1936
What grapes are permitted in châteauneuf-du-pape
Grenache- both red and white
Syrah-red
Mourvèdre-red
Cinsaut-red
Muscardin-red
Counoise-red
Terret noir- red
Vaccarèse-red
Bourboulenc-white
Roussanne-white
Picpoul-white
Picardan-white
Name the major appellations of Northern Rhone from north to south
Côte-Rotie
Condrieu
Château-Grillet
St-Joseph
Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
Cornas
What does including the stems and grape skins in fermentation do to the wine
Increases the overall tannins of the wine and gives them more edge, grip, and power. Stems also affect aromas imbuing the wine with sandalwood, spice, and briary characteristics
What is the most renowned and expensive grape of Northern Rhone and where does it come from
Viognier from Condrieu and Chateau Grillet
What grapes do Hermitage Blanc, Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, and St Joseph Blanc use
Marsanne
Roussanne
What does Cote Rotie translate to
Roasted Hillside
What are two memorable slopes within Côte Rotie
Côte Brune
Côte Blonde
Where do the differences in flavor come from between Côte Brune and Côte Blonde
Côte Blonde has gneiss substrates that has eroded into light colored, crumbly, crystalline siliceous soils composed of mineral quartz
Côte Brune the substrate is schist that has eroded into a darker colored less siliceous soil with more clay content
What are the 3 appellations in Rhone that are permitted to use white grapes in their red grape blend
Côte Rotie
Hermitage
Châteauneuf du Pape
In which appellation does the Alain Graillot estate produce wine?
Crozes-Hermitage
Côtes du Rhône AOP may produce 100% Syrah
True or False
True
Which grape is NOT permitted in Hermitage AOP?
Syrah
Roussanne
Marsanne
Viognier
Viognier
What is the minimum residual sugar (in grams per liter) of Rasteau AOP vin doux naturel wines?
45
What is the primary grape used in Vieilles Vignes Blanc from Château de Beaucastel?
Roussanne
What is the maximum amount in % of Viognier permitted in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
20%
What winery does Château Rayas own in Vacqueyras?
Château des Tours
What style of wine is produced in Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Red
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache mandated for Vacqueyras AOP red wines?
50%
E. Guigal produces the 3 “La La” wines: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La _______wines.
Turque
How long are Rasteau Hors d’Age wines aged before release?
5 years
In which region is the Côtes du Vivarais AOP located?
Southern Rhone Valley
What is the most southerly AOP of the Northern Rhône Valley?
St-Péray
Gore is the primary soil of what Rhône appellation?
Cornas
What is Gore soil
They are formed in gravelly alluvium containing stones derived from schist and greywacke rock. Gore soils are well drained, with silt loam topsoil texture. Gore soils are stony in both the topsoil and subsoil, which limits the rooting depth and water-holding capacity
Wines produced in the Hermitage AOP must be aged in oak barrels.
True or False
False
How many villages may append their name to the Côtes du Rhône AOP
21
