Rhône Valley Flashcards
What is the climate of the Northern Rhône Valley
Continental
What factor helps moderate the climate of the Northern Rhône and prevents mold and mildew
Le Mistral
What are the main soil types of the northern Northern Rhône
Granite
Schist
What are the main soil types of the southern Northern Rhône
Fine Sand
Arzelle
Clay
What is Arzelle
Powdery, decomposed mica
What are the 5 AOCs dedicated to Syrah in the Northern Rhône
Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
Cornas
Côte-Rôtie
Saint-Joseph
What AOC is the Northern Rhône is known for 100% varietal-bottled Syrah
Cornas AOC
What vinifiication practice is Côte-Rôtie known for
Co-fermentation of Syrah and Viognier
What is the maximum percentage of Viognier allowed in the blend of Côte-Rôtie AOC
Maximum 20% Viognier
What are the blending laws for red wine in Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage
A maximum of 15% Marsanne and/or Roussane may be added to the blend
What are the blending laws for white grapes in red Saint-Joseph
Maximum of 10% Marsanne and/or Roussane may be added to the blend
What is the northernmost AOC in the Northern Rhône
Côte-Rôtie
What does Côte-Rôtie translate to in English
Roasted Slope
What are the two slopes that make up the core of the zone of production for Côte-Rôtie
Côte Brune
Côte Blonde
What are the corresponding stylistic components of wines from Côte Brune & Côte Blonde
Côte Blonde - Soft and alluring
Côte Brune - Strong and assertive
What are the three single vineyard crus of Côte-Rôtie bottled by E. Guigal
La Turque
La Mouline
La Landonne
What village is found at the base of the hill of Hermitage
Tain-l’Hermitage
What four producers dominate the land on the hill of Hermitage
JL Chave
Delas
M. Chapoutier
Jaboulet
What is the climat in Hermitage at the top of the hill
L’Hermite
What is the legend of the hermit of Hermitage
The crusader Gaspard de Sterimberg returned from war injured and was granted a property on the top of the hill above the town of Tain. He lived a life of solitude and asceticism atop the hill for the rest of his days, prompting the villagers to call him the hermit and the hill became known as Hermitage
What AOC surrounds the hill of Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
What is the warmest area of the Northern Rhône
Cornas
What is the famous producer of Cornas
Auguste Clape
What are the white wines produced in Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph
Marsanne-Roussane Blends
What style of wine is produced in Saint-Peray AOC
White blends of Marsanne and Roussane still or mousseux sparkling
What is the AOC dedicated to Viognier in the Northern Rhône
Condrieu AOC
What is the smallest AOC in the Northern Rhône
Château Grillet AOC
What is the style of wine produced in Château Grillet AOC
100% Viognier
What style of wine is produced in Coteaux de Die AOC
Still whites based on Clairette
What style of wine is produced in Crémant de Die AOC
Sparkling wines based on Clairette or Muscat a Petit Grains in Method Ancestral
What is the required grape varietal blend for Crémant de Die Methode Ancestral wines
Minimum 75% Muscat a Petits Grains
What are the grape varietals of Châtollon-en-Diois AOC
Gamay
Aligoté
Chardonnay
What is the climate of the Southern Rhône
Mediterranean
What are the 5 most planted red grape varietals in the Southern Rhône
Grenache
Mourvedré
Syrah
Cinsault
Carignan
What is the major soil type of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Alluvial with Galet river rocks
What wind cools the Southern Rhône
Le Mistral
What two Châteaux produce exceptions to the traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends
Château Beaucastel - Mourvedré-based
Château Rayas - 100% Grenache
How many accepted grape varietals are there in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
13 (18 if you consider variants of varietals)
What are the grape varietals of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache (Noir, Gris, Blanc)
Mourvedré
Syrah
Cinsault
Counoise
Picpoul (Noir, Blanc, Gris)
Terret Noir
Bourboulenc
Clairette (Blanc, Rosé)
Roussane
Vaccarése
Picardin
Muscardin
What is the largest AOC of the Southern Rhône
Côtes du Rhône AOC
What are the blending laws of red Gigondas AOC
Minimum 50% Grenache
Carignan not allowed
What are the blending laws of red Vacqueyras AOC
Minimum 50% Grenache
What are the blending laws of red Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Minimum 50% Grenache
What are the blending laws of Vinsobres AOC
Minimum 50% Grenache
What style of wine is produced in Lirac AOC
Grenache-based whites and reds
What style of wine is produced in Tavel AOC
Rosé based on Grenache
What two AOCs produce Vin Doux Naturel in the Southern Rhône
Rasteau AOC
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
What styles of wine are produced in Rasteau
Fortified reds
Still reds
What former Languedoc-Roussillon AOC is now considered a region within the Rhône
Costiéres de Nîmes AOC
What region forms the border between the Rhône and Provence
Ventoux
What AOC was formerly known as Tricastin
Grignan-Les Adgemar AOC
What is the dominant grape varietal of Grignan-Les Adgemar AOC
Grenache
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache and. Syrah required in the Côtes de Luberon AOC
60% (10% must be Syrah)
What are the blending requirements for Cairanne AOC white wines
Min. 30% Clairette
Min. 20% Grenache Blanc
Min. 20% Marsanne/Roussane
What are the blending requirements for Cairanne AOC red wines
Min. 50% Grenache
Min. 20% Syrah and/or Mourvedre
Max. 20% Carignan
Max. 5% White varietals
What is the grape of Clairette de Bellegarde AOC
Clairette
What is the min. percentage of Clairette required in Clairette de Bellegarde AOC
100% Clairette
What are the principle white varietals of Costieres-de-Nimes
Grenache Blanc
Marsanne
Roussane
What are the principle red varietals of Costieres-de-Nimes
Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah
Which Côtes-du-Rhône Village only allows red and rosé wine
Chusclan
Name at least 3 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages that only produce red wine
Nyons
Plan de Dieu
Gadange
Massif d’Uchaux
Saint-Andeol
Saint-Cecile
Signargues
Suze-la-Rousse
Vaison-la-Romaine
What are the blending requirements for Côtes du Vivarais AOC
