Rhone valley Flashcards
What is blended in Cote rotie and why?
20% Viognier blended with Syrah to provide aromatics
Red only appellations in Cote de Rhone Village
Massif d’Uchaux, Puymeras, Signargues,
Chateau Rayas releases what type of Chateau Neuf
100% Grenache
What is La Rape
Producers discard 2% of harvested grapes to safeguard against under ripeness
Chateau Beaucastel Vielles Vignes Blanc is made from what?
100% Roussane from 65 year old vine
Communes of production of Chateau Neuf
Orange, Bedarrides, Courthezon, Sorgues
Who released first Chateau Neuf and when
Chateau La Nerthe in 1785
What is minimum alc of Chateau Neuf
12.5%
What is minimum encepagement of gigondas
Mom 50% Grenache
What are the white grapes of Vacqueras
Bourboulanc, Claudette, Grenache Blanc
What is maximum percentage of any single varietal in Lirac AOP
Min 60%
To make Rose in Lirac what is required
Min 80% combined Grenache, 40% cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre
What was first region of France to experience Phyloxerra
Lirac
What are four communes of Lirac
Lirac, Requemore, Saint Geniesde Comdas, Saint Laurent des Arbes
Beaume de Venise is made from what?
Minimum 50% Grenache