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Rhône Valley Flashcards

1
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Name the white and red grape varietals of the Northern Rhone

A

White - Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane
Red- Syrah

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What moderating feature helps cool the Southern Rhone

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Le Mistral

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What is Le Mistral

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A powerful wind that blows from Switzerland Alps into the Rhone Valley, cooling the hot southern Rhône during the summer months

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What are the approved grape varietals allowed in the southern Rhône

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White - Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussane, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Picardin
Red - Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault, Counoise, Terret Noir, Muscardine, Vaccarése

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5
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What are the smooth rocks found in the top vineyards of the Southern Rhône

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Galets

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What is significant about the Galets of the Southern Rhône

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They absorb energy from the sun during the day and slowly release the heat during the night

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7
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What does Côte Rôtie translate to in English

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Roasted Slope

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Côte Rôtie AOC
-Allowed Grape Varieties
-Unique vinification technique
-Famous single vineyard producer

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-Syrah & Viognier
-Co-fermentation is legal, with up to 20% of the blend comprising of Viognier
-E. Guigal

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9
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Name the three single vineyard productions of E. Guigal

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La Landonne
La Mouline
La Turque

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10
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What two slopes make up the heard of Côte Rôtie

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Côte Brune
Côte Blonde

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What are the common flavor characteristics of the Côte Brune

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Strong and assertive

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What are the common flavor characteristics of the Côte Blonde

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Soft and Alluring

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13
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What grape varietals are allowed in Condrieu AOC

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Viognier

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14
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What are the common flavor characteristics of Condrieu Viognier

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Lush, floral, rich, with aromas of tropical fruit

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What is the grape variety allowed in Château Grillet AOC

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Viognier

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16
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What is unique about the Château Grillet AOC?

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It is a monopole and one of the smallest AOCs in France

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17
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What is the smallest AOC in the Northern Rhône

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Château Grillet

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18
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What grape varieties are allowed in Saint-Joseph AOC?

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White - Marssane, Roussane
Red - Syrah

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19
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Is co-fermentation legal in Saint-Joseph?

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Yes, up to 10% Marsanne and/or Roussane in the blend

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20
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What white wines are produced in Saint-Joseph

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Marssane/Roussane blends

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21
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What is the largest AOC in the Northern Rhône

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Saint-Joseph

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22
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What is the significance behind the name of ‘Hermitage’ AOC?

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Named after Gaspard de Sterimberg, a former knight who lived upon the hill in Solitude

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23
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What grape varieties are allowed in Hermitage AOC

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White - Marssane, Roussane
Red - Syrah

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24
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Is co-fermentation legal in Hermitage

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Yes, up to 15% Marsanne and/or Roussane in the blend

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25
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What regions in the Northern Rhône make both Red and White Wine

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Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
Saint-Joseph

26
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Where is Crozes-Hermitage located

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The land surrounding the hill of Hermitage

27
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Is co-fermentation legal in Crozes-Hermitage

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Yes, up to 10% Marsanne and/or Roussane in the blend

28
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What grape varieties are allowed in Cornas

A

100% Syrah only

29
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What is the warmest AOC in the Northern Rhône

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Cornas

30
Q

Name the famous producer of Cornas

A

Auguste Clape

31
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What wines are produced in the Saint-Peray AOC

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Marsanne/Roussane white blends
Ancestral method sparkling wines from Marssane and Roussane

32
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What wines are produced in Crémant de Die AOC

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Sparkling wine from the Clairette grape

33
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What are the laws in Clairette de Die Tradition AOC

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-Minimum 75% Muscat a Petit Grains
-Remainder can include Clairette
-Sparkling wines made in the ancestral method

34
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What are the grapes and wines produced in Châtillon-en-Diois AOC

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Whites from Chardonnay and Aligoté
Rosé of Gamay
Reds from Gamay

35
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What is the largest appellation in the Rhône Valley

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Côtes-du-Rhône

36
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What is the AOC subregion of Côte-du-Rhône

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Côte-du-Rhône-Villages
-Stricter standards and higher quality

37
Q

What is the major city near Chateauneuf du Pape

A

Avignon

38
Q

Whare the grape varieties used
in Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC

A

Any of the 13 approved grape varieties, but based upon Grenache, Syrah, and Mouvedre

39
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Name two estates that are exceptions to the common GSM blend in Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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Chateau Beaucastel - Mouvedre-based blend

Chateau Rayas - 100% Grenache

40
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What are the dominant white grapes in Chateauneuf-du-Pape whites

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Grenache Blanc and Clairette

41
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What role do Grenache, Syrah, and Mouvedre play in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape GSM blend

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Grenache - Sweep, ripe fruit, jammyness

Syrah - Deepens the color, spice flavor

Mouvedre - Structure

42
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Name the blending laws of Gigondas AOC

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Maximum 80% Grenache
Minimum 15% Syrah and Mouvedre
Rosé and Red wine only

43
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Name the blending laws of Vacqueras AOC

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Minimum 50% Grenache
Rosé and Red wine only

44
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Côtes du Ventoux AOC
-Geographic location
-Styles of wine produced

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-Large area SE of Gigondas and Vacqueras
-Whites, Rosé, and Reds

45
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What is special about Tavel AOC

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The AOC is entirely dedicated to Rosé

46
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What are the blending laws in Tavel AOC

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No grape can exceed 60% of the blend

47
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What is the distinct color of Tavel Rosé

A

Onion Skin (Pelure d’Oignon)

48
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What are the laws of Red wine in Lirac AOC

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Minimum 40% Grenache, 25% must comprise of Syrah and Mouvedre

49
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What wines can be produced in Lirac AOC

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Whites, Rosé, and Reds

50
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What are the blending laws in Côtes de Luberon AOC

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Minimum 60% Grenache and Syrah

51
Q

What kind of wine is produced in Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise

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Vin Doux Naturel (Fortified sweet wines)

52
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What are the blending laws of Vinsobres AOC

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Minimum 255 Syrah and Mouvedre

53
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What are the blending laws of Côtes du Vivarais

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Minimum 90% Grenache and Syrah

54
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What wines are produced in Clairette de Bellegarde

A

White wines from 100% Clairette

55
Q

This AOC was formerly governed by Langeudoc-Roussillon but is now considered part of the Southern Rhône

A

Costieres de Nîmes

56
Q

What town is located just under the hill of Hermitage

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Tain

57
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Where does the Rhône River originate

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Switzerland

58
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What are the primary soils of the Northern Rhône

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Granite
Schist

59
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What is the climate of the Southern Rhône

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Mediterranean

60
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How are vines typically trained in the Southern Rhône

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Goblet (Bush Trained)

61
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Name 5 principal producers in Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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Chateau Rayas
Chateau de Beaucastel
Domaine du Pegau
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphé
Clos de Papes

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