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Rhone Valley Flashcards

1
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How many AOC/AOP communes are in the Rhone valley

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16`

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2
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How many Vin Doux Naturels AOC/AOP VDN in Rhone valley

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2

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Regional AOC for the Rhone

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Cotes du RHone AOC
Cotes du RHone VIllages AOC

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4
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How many villages appelation in the Rhone?

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18

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5
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What does Rhone not have that most of France does?

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Hierrarchical appellations (grand cry or premier cru)

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6
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Location of the Rhone

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Below brugundy
between Lyon and Avignon

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7
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Norther Rhone climate

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Cooler continental than the south

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What is the wind called in the Northern Rhone

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Cold, dry North wind called Mistral

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9
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what do winds do in the Northern Rhone

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Winds protect from mildew/mold but may hurt the vines

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10
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Notes about the vineyards of the rhone

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Steep Slopes more labor intensive

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11
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Southern rhone climate

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Mediterranen

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12
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What is the dividing region of the Northern and Southern Rhone?

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Montelimar

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13
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What river runs through the Rhone?

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Rhone river originates in Switzerland flows south through France to the med sea

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14
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Wind in the Southern Rhone

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Sirocco Winds

aka softer mistral

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15
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Notes on the Southern Rhone

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longer growing season
late ripening varieties
flat land and more expansive

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16
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Soil in the Nothern Rhone?

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Decomposed granite and schist

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17
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Soil in the Southern Rhone

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Galets, Alluvial and limestone

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18
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What place in the Southern RHone has famous soills?

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Chateauneauf Du Pape
Heat retaining pudding stones aka Galets

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19
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Vine training of Rhone?

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Low trained in bush vine aka Goblet

Either staked or situated in lateral protected valley because of the strong winds

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20
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vinification of norther Rhone?

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single varities

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21
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Southern Rhone vinification

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blends

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22
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Syrah in the Rhone?

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Main grape in the north
secondary grape in the south

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23
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Grenache in Rhone

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Rarely a stand alone
provide body and ripe fruit flavors

24
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Viognier in Rhone

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Stare of the North for white wines
Especially in Condrieu
low acid
intense aromas
Heavier body

25
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Regions in the Northern Rhone?

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Cote Rotie
Condrieu
Chateau Grillet
Hermitage
Crozes Hermitage
St Joseph
Cornas
Saint Peray

26
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Grapes of Cote Rotie

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Syrah + up to 20% viognier
Domaine Corps de Loup with Cuvee Marisons Les

27
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Grapes of Condrieu

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White Viognier ONLY

28
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Grape of Chateau Grillet

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White Viognier ONLY

29
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Grape of Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage

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Syrah + up to 15% Roussanne/Marsanne

30
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Grape of St Jospeh

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Syrah Reds Roussanne/Marssane whites

31
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Grapes of Cornas

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100% Syrah
-powerful and dark often with supple ripe tannins

32
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Important Northern Rhone Producers

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E. Guigal
M Chapoutier
Paul Jaboulet Aine

33
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3 Major regions in Souther Rhone

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Chteauneuf Du pape
gigondas
tavel
Vaqueyras
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

34
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Wines of Chateauneuf Du Pape

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Red and white grenache based wines

35
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How many grape varieties are allowed in Chateauneuf Du pape

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13
18 when you count morphs of grapes such as granche (banc, noir, Gris) and Piquepoul (blanc,noir, Gris)

36
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Grapes of gigondas

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Min 50% Grenache

37
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Note about Tavel

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Most of the Southern Rhone are located on the east side of the river and tavel is located on the west

38
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Wine of Tavel

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Grenache based blends
dry pink wines only

39
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Important southern Rhone producers

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Vieux Telegraphe
Beaucastel
Delas
Rayas

40
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Why is the Rhone important for the Northern rhone

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Light reflect off the river and provides more exposure
it also concentrates the effects of Mistral

41
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Why is the Rhone important in Southern Rhone

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Provides cooling impact and less slopes
flatter terrain

42
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Winemaking techniques that the Northern Rhone uses

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Co-fermented wine.

43
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Why do they co-ferment in Northern Rhone?

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Historically espacially Cote-Rotie
co-fermented syrah and Viognier and is believed to enhance aromatic profile and overall complexity of the wine

44
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what is co-fermantation?

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fermenting different grapes together
ex syrah and Viognier co fermented together
viognier adds fruity notes and silky texture
syrah harmonious blend of flavors and aromas

45
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Con of co-fermenting

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Consistency.
-winemakers ability to control and manipulate and fine tune specific aspects
Risk of Faults
-ex: ripeness levels of different grape varieties are not well matched lead to unbalanced wine
Logistics and timing
-req careful planning because grapes can ripein at different times

46
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Pros of Grenache

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Ripeness and sugar levels
(develops high sugar level to produce wine with higher alcohol= richer mouth feel)
Fruit forward
soft tannins
blending capability
can thrive in war dry climates

47
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Cons of Grenache

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Can have high yeilds and grows crazy if not managed
Susceptibility to disease
early ripening
can have too high alcohol levels
limited aging potential= have to be frank withing a few years when fruity flavors are at their peack

48
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Overall notes on granache

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Grenache is valued for its fruity flavors, soft tannins, and blending capabilities, but it requires careful vineyard management to control vigor and ensure grape quality. Its susceptibility to disease and potential for high alcohol content are considerations for winemakers seeking to harness its potential in various wine styles.

49
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elevation differences between Côtesdu-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Cru AOP (single
villages).

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-Côtes du Rhône vineyards encompass a broader range of elevations, including lower plains and some hillsides.
-Côtes-du-Rhône Villages vineyards are typically found at slightly higher elevations within specific designated villages.
-Cru AOP vineyards are often situated on the highest quality terroirs, typically on the slopes and hillsides of the Rhône Valley, which can include quite high elevations in some cases.

50
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Min abv in Chateauneuf-du-pape

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12.5%

51
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Min Grenahce for Cote Du Rhone

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at least 40%

52
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Min Grenache for Cote Du Rhone Villages

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min at 40%

53
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Chateauneuf Du Pape min grape

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at least 60%

54
Q

What can Viognier be an alternative for?

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chardonnay

55
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Muscat de Braumes-de-Venise

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Region: southern Rhone around village of Beaumes de venise
grape: Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Characterstics: sweet and aromatic with flavors of orang blossom apricot and honey

56
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Chateau Grillet

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Norther Rhone

57
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major producers from hermitage

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Jean Chaves

Certified MS (16 decks)

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