Rhone Valley

Question 1

What are the two MAIN sub-regions in Rhone?

Answer 1

Northern Rhone and Southern Rhone

Northern Rhone accounts for 5% of production, while Southern Rhone accounts for 95%.

Question 2

What is the only grape permitted for growing in Northern Rhone?

Answer 2

Syrah

Question 3

How does the terroir of Syrah in Northern Rhone compare to Burgundy?

Answer 3

It more resembles Burgundy terroir than the rest of Rhone Valley

Question 4

What type of harvesting is done for vines grown on steep banks of River Rhone?

Answer 4

Hand-harvested

Question 5

What are the two soil types found in Northern Rhone?

Answer 5

Granite and clay

Question 6

What are the two main soil types of where they produce Cote Blonde? (in Cote Rotie)

Answer 6

Steep terraces with granite and sand-lime

Question 7

What type of soil is found in Cote Brune?

This is hill side slope across from Cote Blonde .The soil is very differ

Answer 7

Clay-iron

Question 8

List the Northern Rhone Appellations.

Answer 8

• Cote Rotie (reds only)
• Hermitage (both red & white)
• Cornas (red)
• Crozes-Hermitage (both red and white)
• St. Joseph (red and white)
• Condrieu (white only)
• Cote du Rhone (red, white & rosé)

Question 9

What is the climate of Cote Rotie?

Answer 9

Moderate continental, dry & hot in summer

Question 10

What is the minimum alcohol requirement for Cote Rotie?

Answer 10

10%

Question 11

How long is the fermentation/maceration process for Cote Rotie?

Answer 11

3 weeks

Question 12

What is the aging period in wood for Cote Rotie?

Answer 12

18 months to 3 years

Question 13

What grapes are used in Cote Rotie?

Answer 13

Syrah (up to 20% Viognier permitted)

Question 14

Describe the appearance and aroma profile of Cote Rotie.

Answer 14

Appearance: deep red; Aroma: raspberry, spices, violet, vanilla, popcorn

Question 15

What grape is exclusively used in the Condrieu region?

Answer 15

100% Viognier

Question 16

What is the soil type in the Condrieu region?

Answer 16

Light soil – schist and gneiss on granite bedrock

Question 17

What does the nose of Condrieu wine feature?

Answer 17

Fresh, aromatic, floral (violet), mango, peach, apricot

Question 18

What is the climate in the St. Joseph region?

Answer 18

Moderate continental with hot, dry summers

Question 19

What is the cellaring
duration for red wines in St. Joseph?

Answer 19

10 months to 2 years

Question 20

What is the nose profile for red wines in St. Joseph?

Answer 20

Blackcurrant and blackberry, with tertiary notes of leather and licorice

Question 21

What grape is exclusively used in the Cornas region?

Answer 21

100% Syrah

Question 22

Describe the nose and palate profile of Cornas wine.

Answer 22

Nose: black fruits, cassis, violet, hint of coffee; Palate: follows the nose, one of the most tannic wines in France needing 5 years before enjoyment.

Question 23

What is the main grape used for winemaking in Southern Rhone?

Answer 23

Grenache

Question 24

What is the maximum percentage of Grenache allowed in Cote du Rhone?

Answer 24

40%

Question 25

What is the minimum percentage of Syrah or Mourvedre in Cote du Rhone Village?

Answer 25

20%

Question 26

What is the style of wine produced in Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 26

High alcohol, spicy, full-bodied

Question 27

What is the minimum alcohol content for Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 27

12.5%

Question 28

What are the main grapes used in Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 28

• 80% Grenache
• 15% Syrah
• Mourvedre

Question 29

What winemaking technique is used for Luberon rosé?

Answer 29

Saignee

bleeding off porion of juice from red wine grapes after short maceration

Question 30

What is the maximum percentage of Grenache in Luberon rosé?

Answer 30

60%