Rhone valley Flashcards

1
Q

What is blended in Cote rotie and why?

A

20% Viognier blended with Syrah to provide aromatics

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2
Q

Red only appellations in Cote de Rhone Village

A

Massif d’Uchaux, Puymeras, Signargues,

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3
Q

Chateau Rayas releases what type of Chateau Neuf

A

100% Grenache

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4
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What is La Rape

A

Producers discard 2% of harvested grapes to safeguard against under ripeness

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5
Q

Chateau Beaucastel Vielles Vignes Blanc is made from what?

A

100% Roussane from 65 year old vine

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6
Q

Communes of production of Chateau Neuf

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Orange, Bedarrides, Courthezon, Sorgues

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7
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Who released first Chateau Neuf and when

A

Chateau La Nerthe in 1785

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8
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What is minimum alc of Chateau Neuf

A

12.5%

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9
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What is minimum encepagement of gigondas

A

Mom 50% Grenache

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10
Q

What are the white grapes of Vacqueras

A

Bourboulanc, Claudette, Grenache Blanc

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11
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What is maximum percentage of any single varietal in Lirac AOP

A

Min 60%

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12
Q

To make Rose in Lirac what is required

A

Min 80% combined Grenache, 40% cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre

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13
Q

What was first region of France to experience Phyloxerra

A

Lirac

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14
Q

What are four communes of Lirac

A

Lirac, Requemore, Saint Geniesde Comdas, Saint Laurent des Arbes

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15
Q

Beaume de Venise is made from what?

A

Minimum 50% Grenache

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16
Q

What department is Beaumes de Venise found in

A

Vaucluse

17
Q

What are Communes of Production of Muscat Beaumes de Venise

A

Beaume de Venise and Aubignan

18
Q

What are the styles of wine in Muscat Beaumes de Venise

A

VDN Blanc
VDN Red
VDN Rose

19
Q

Blended wines of Beaume de Venise are comprised of?

A

Muscat Blanc a petits grain

Muscat rouge a petit grain

20
Q

What are two appellations for VDN Wines in Languedoc

A

Rasteau AOP

Muscat Beaume de Venise AOP