Rhone Flashcards
What years was the Papacy in Avignon?
1309 - 1377
What is the climate in Northern Rhone?
Continental
More rainfall
Less Sunshine
Mistral Wine
Avg. Temperature: 56 degrees (F)
What is the climate in Southern Rhone?
Mediterranean
Less rainfall More sunshine Hot Summers Mistral Wind Avg. Temperature: 57.6 degrees (F)
What are the soils of the Northern Rhone?
Granite dominated, with terraced vineyards
What are the soils of the Southern Rhone?
Wide ranging:
Sand - subtle
Clay - rich, tannic
Calcareous - aromatic
Stone - powerful
How many hectares is the Rhone Valley and how many hL of wine does it produce?
70,000 ha
2,519,136 hL
What is the parentage of the Syrah grape?
Mondeuse Blanche x Dureza
Where does the name Roussanne originate from?
“Gains its name from roux, the russet color of the ripe grapes.”
Is Marsanne permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
No
What are the principal soils of the Cote Blonde in Cote Rotie? The Cote Brune?
Cote Blonde (south): Gneiss, pale granite Cote Brune (north): Mica-schistous rock, iron rich
Are the whites and reds of Cote Rotie blended or co-fermented?
Co-fermented
What is the minimum potential alcohol in Cote Rotie?
10.5%
What is the minimum potential alcohol in Condrieu and Chateau Grillet?
11.5%
What is the principal soil of St. Joseph?
Schist and gneiss on granite bedrock
What is the name of the most well-known and important co-op in Crozes-Hermitage?
Cave de Tain
The grapes of Hermitage are often de-stemmed, true or false?
True
What is the name of the man for whom the region is named after?
Gaspard de Sterimberg
He was wounded in 1224 from the Albigensian Crusade
What does Cornas mean in Celtic?
Burnt Earth
What are the major Lieux-dits of Cornas?
Reynard Chaillot La Cote Les Mazards Thezier Le Pigeonnier La Genale Cayret Sauman Champelrose Les Saveaux-Nord / Sud Les Cotes Patou
What method does St. Peray make sparkling?
Traditional
What are the Die Appellations?
Clairette de Die (Blanc Mousseux, Methode Dioise Ancestrale)
Coteaux de Die
Chatillon-en-Diois
Cremant de Die
What are the superior vintages of the Northern Rhone?
2010 2009 2006 2005 1999 1990 1983 1978
What are the main white grapes used in the Southern Rhone?
Marsanne Roussane Bourboulenc Grenache Blanc Clairette Viognier Piquepoul Blanc Ugni Blanc Muscat
For blanc Cotes du Rhone, the blend must be 80% minimum of which varieties?
Marsanne Roussanne Bourboulenc Grenache Blanc Clairette Viognier
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache for Cotes du Rhone Rouge?
40%
What is the minimum alcohol of Cotes du Rhone wines?
11%
For blanc Cotes du Rhone-Villages, the blend must be 80% minimum of which varieties?
Bourboulenc Marsanne Roussanne Viognier Clairette Grenache Blanc
What is the minimum potential alcohol of Cotes du Rhone Villages?
12% (12.5 with subzone designation)
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache for Vinsobres?
50%
What year was Gigondas upgraded from Cotes du Rhone Villages to AOC?
1971
What styles of wine does Vacqueyras produce?
Blanc
Rouge
Rosé
What year was Vacqueyras upgraded to AOC?
1990
What percentage of CdP is Rouge?
94%
What are the 13 grapes of CdP?
Grenach (noir, gris, blanc) Mourvedre Syrah Cinsault Counoise Bourboulenc Roussanne Brun Argente (Vaccarese) Clairette and Clairette Rosé Muscardin Picardin Piquepoul (noir, gris, blanc) Terret Noir
What is the only Rhone AOC dedicated to Rosé wine?
Tavel
What is the mutage for VDN’s?
Pure grape spirit added to arrest fermentation, in a 5-10% proportion
Rasteau VDN is based on variations of which grape variety?
Grenache - noir, gris, blanc
What are the two regions that produce VDN’s in the Southern Rhone?
Rasteau
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
What are the great vintages for the Southern Rhone?
2010 2003 2006 2005 2001 1995 1990 1989 1988
Which producer makes the “La Chappelle:” Hermitage?
Paul Jaboulet
