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Rhône Valley Flashcards

1
Q

Where do we find the AOCs St-Peray, Saint-Joseph, and Cornas?

A

Northern Rhône

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Which white varieties are permitted in the Northern Rhône?

A

Marsanne
Rousanne
Viognier

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Which red varietals are permitted in the Northern Rhône?

A

Syrah

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What is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône?

A

Crozes-Hermitage

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5
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What is the largest appellation in the Southern Rhône?

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Côtes-du-Rhône

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6
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Which Châteaunef-du-Pape producer is known for using all of the allowed varietals in their rouge AOC wine?

A

Chateau Beaucastel

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What is the only Rhône appellation that is exclusively for rosé wines?

A

Tavel AOC

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What is the climate classification of Southern France?

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Maritime Mediterranean

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What are the only two grapes allowed in Cóte Rótie?

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Syrah & Viognier

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10
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Name the largest white wine appellation in the Northern Rhône.

A

Condrieu AOC

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Which region in the Northern Rhône is known for its full-bodied, rich, tannic Syrah that can evolve for decades?

A

Hermitage AOC

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12
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Which grape varietal in the Rhône produces a sweet wine with perfectly balanced acidity and a long finish?

A

Muscat a Petits Grains

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Name the strong wind cycle that whistles down from Alsace in the North and cools the vineyards of Northern Rhône.

A

Mistral

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What are the two regions of the Rhône Valley and which grape dominates them?

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Northern - Syrah

Southern - Grenache

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What are the major grape varieties of the Northern Rhône?

A

Syrah (red)
Viognier (white)
Roussane (white)
Marsanne (white)

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16
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Are wines in the Northern Rhône more often bottled as blends or single varietals?

A

Single Varietals

17
Q

Which Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer often releases their Rouge as a 100% Grenache?

A

Chateau Rayas

18
Q

How many different varietals are permitted to be used in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

A

13

19
Q

What are the most important grape varietals in the Southern Rhône?

A 
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Cinsault
Carignane
Rousanne
Marsanne
20
Q

What is the classic blend for a rouge wine from Southern Rhône?

A

Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre

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