Rhone & Southern France Flashcards
What is the grape of Condrieu and where is it located?
Viognier
Northern Rhone, France
Which appellation in Northern Rhone produces red wines exclusively from 100% Syrah?
Cornas
What grape varietal is used in Madiran?
Tannat
Which grape varietal is used in Banyuls?
Grenache
Which grape is used in Chateau Grillet?
Viognier
Which grape is used in Hermitage?
Syrah
Which grape is used in Bandol?
Mourvedre
What is a “pudding stone”? What is it called specifically in CDP?
Stones made of quartzite and smoothed by the river, the “Galets” serve to store heat, releasing it to the vines at night
What are the 8 appellations of Northern Rhone (from north to south)?
Cote Rotie Condrieu Chateau-Grillet St-Joseph Crozes-Hermitage Hermitage Cornas St-Perey
What is vin de paille?
rare dessert wine made in Hermitage
What are the 4 minor appellations in Northern Rhone? What grape varietals are used there?
Cremant de Die (Clairette sparkling wine)
Clairette de Die (Clairette)
Coteaux de Die (Clairette)
Chatillon-en-Diois (Gamay for reds/roses and Aligote/CH for whites)
In Southern Rhone which AOPs produce vin doux naturel?
Rasteau
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
In Roussillon which AOP produces vin doux naturel?
Rivesaltes Ambre (amber) Grenat (red) Tuile (tawny) Rose (pink)
What is the dominant grape in Southern Rhone?
Grenache
What is the “Grape of Cahors”? Where is it located?
Malbec
Southwest France