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Rhone Valley Flashcards

1
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What is the french term for Northern Rhône

A

Rhône septentrionale

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What is the french term for Southern Rhône

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Rhône méridionale

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3
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What culture settled the Rhône

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The Greeks

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4
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When did Chateauneuf-du Pape become the first AOP in France

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1936

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5
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What is the name of the wind that affects the Rhône Valley

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Mistral Wind-from the alps

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6
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When did phylloxera first appear in the Rhône Valley

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1863

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7
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List the AOPs of the Northern Rhône from north to south

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Côte-Rôtie AOP
Condrieu AOP 
Saint-Joseph AOP
Crozes-Hermitage AOP
Hermitage AOP
Cornas AOP
Saint-Péray AOP 
Clairette de Die AOP
Châtillon-en-Diois AOP
Coteaux de Die AOP
Crémant de Die AOP
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8
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What varietals can be blended in Côte-Rôtie AOP

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Syrah with up to 20% Viognier

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9
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List all the Syrah AOPs of the Northern Rhône from north to south

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Côte-Rôtie AOP
Saint-Joseph AOP
Crozes-Hermitage AOP
Hermitage AOP
Cornas AOP
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10
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What AOPs can have up to 15% Marsanne and Roussane blended with it

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Hermitage and Croze-Hermitage

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11
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What is the percentage of Marsanne and Roussane that can go into St. Joseph

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10%

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12
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What is the minimum harvest must weight for Hermitage Vin de Paille how does that differ than final must weight

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Vin de Paille must be harvest at 170g/L and after a minimum 45days of drying must must obtain 350g/L

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13
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What is the maximum yield for Vin de Paille from Hermitage

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15hl/ha compared to the standard of 45 and 40 for basic white and red Hermitage

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14
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What are the principal soils of Hermitage

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Granite with mica topsoil and schist and gniess

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15
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List five major lieux dits of Hermitage

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L'Hermite
Les Meal
Les Greffieux
Beaume
Les Bessard
Peleat
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16
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What is the cepage for Cotes du Rhone Blanc

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Min 80% combined: Marsanne, Roussane, Clairette, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc Maximum 20% Piquepoul and Ugni Blanc

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17
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What are the communes, north to south, of Cote Rotie

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Saint Cyr sur le Rhone
Ampuis
Tupin et Semons

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18
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What soil is found in the southern Cote Blonde

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Gniess

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19
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What soil is found in the northern Cote Brune

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Mica-schistous rock

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20
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What soil is found in the northern Crozes-Hermitage

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Granitic slopes, similar to hermitage

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21
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What soil is found in the southern Crozes-Hermitage

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Alluvial soils

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22
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What soil is found in Saint Joseph

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Schist and gniess on granite bedrock

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23
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What is the minimum amount of Syrah found in St. Joseph rouge

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90% syrah with max 10% marsanne and roussane

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24
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When was Chateau Grillet sold

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2011 ownership transferred Neyret-Gachet to Francois Pinault

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25
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What is the maximum yield of Chateau Grillet

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37hl/ha

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26
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What appellation in the nothern rhone can you find Gamay, what other varietals are present

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Chatillon-en-Diois red and rose

Min 75% Gamay plus Syrah and Pinot

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27
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What is the term for the powder top soil of Condrieu

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Arzelle

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28
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What are the 3 La La wines and when were the first vintages

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La Mouline: 1966
La Lalandone: 1978
La Turque: 1985

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29
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What is the soil of Cornas

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Gore (Decomposed Granite)

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30
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What is the four lieux dits

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La Cote
Les Messards
Les Chaillot
Les Reynard

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31
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What is the cepage for Cornas red wines

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100% Syrah

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32
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What is the smallest red wine appellation in the northern rhone

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Cornas

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33
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What style of wines does Saint Peray produce

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White still and sparkling wine only based on Marsanne and Roussane

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34
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Name three producers of Condreiu

A

George Vernay
Andre Perret
Yves Culleron

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35
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What are the sparkling wine appellations of the northern rhone

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Saint Peray
Cremant de Die
Clairette de Die

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36
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What is the cepage of Coteaux de Die

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100% Clairette

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37
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What is the cepage for Cremant de Die

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Min 55% Clairette, min 10% Aligote, min 5-10% Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains

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38
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What is the minimum pressure for Cremant de Die

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3.5 atmospheres

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39
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What is the cepage for Clairette de Die

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Traditional Method: Clairette

Dioise Ancestrale: Min. 75% Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains plus Clairette

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40
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What is the minimum aging, pressure and sugar in Clairette de Die Methode Dioise Ancestrale

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4months
35g/l (15 for traditional)
3 atmospheres

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41
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What appellation in the northern rhone can have aligote and chardonnay

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Whites from Cremant (10% aligote) and whites from Chatillon en Diois

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42
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Is chaptalization premitted in Condrieu

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Yes, but prohibited for wines above 45g/L

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43
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What is the cepage for red and rose from Chatillon en Diois

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Min. 75% Gamay plus Syrah and Pinot Noir

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44
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What is the maximum residual sugar for Chatillon en Diois

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6g/L (+-2TA)

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45
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What is the cepage for red Cote du Rhone

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Principal: Min. 40% Grenache, Min 15% Mourvedre and Syrah

Max 5% white varietals

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46
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What is the cepage for red Cote du Rhone

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Principal: Min. 40% Grenache, Min 15% Mourvedre and Syrah

Max 20% white varietals

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47
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What does Grenache add to Southern Rhone red wines

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Richness of body, sweet fruit, and warmth

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48
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What does Syrah and Mourvedre add to Southern Rhone reds

A

Structure and depth of color

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49
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What does Cinsault add to Southern Rhone reds

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Finesse and freshness

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50
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What are the major grapes of the southern rhone

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Grenache
Syrah
Mourvedre
Cinsault
Carignan
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51
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What is the most northern AOP in the southern rhone

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Grignan-les-Adhemar (Cotes de Tristans)

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52
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What is the most souther AOP in the southern rhone

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Costieres de Nimes (Coistieres de Gare until 1989)

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53
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What is the term for pudding stones in Chateauneuf du Pape

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Galets Roules

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54
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What is the minimum potential alcohol in Chateauneuf du Pape

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12.5% (highest in France)

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55
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What is the “le rape”

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2% of all harvested grapes must be discarded

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56
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What was the first estate bottling of Chateauneuf du Pape

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1785, Chateau la Nerthe

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57
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Define the term “En Ligne”

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Vines planted in line

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58
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Define the term “Au Carre”

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Vines planted in square

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59
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What is the maximum yield in Chateauneuf du Pape

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42hl/ha reduces to 35hl/ha with the rape

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60
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Name five different grapes found in Chateauneuf du Pape

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Grenache (Noir, Gris, Blanc), Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise

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61
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Is chaptalization permitted in Chateauneuf du Pape

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No, Prohibited

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62
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How much of wine produced in southern rhone is released as Cotes du Rhone

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Over 2/3, white, rose, and red

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63
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What is the difference between Cotes du Rhone and Cotes du Rhone Villages

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Essentially a superior designation for white, rose, and red

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64
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When was Cairanne upgraded to a AOP

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2016

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65
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How many communes can be attached to Cotes du Rhone Villages

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20

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66
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What are the stats for Cotes du Rhone Village vs Cotes du Rhone Villages with subzone

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Alcohol: 12/12.5
Must: (196-white rose, 207 red,)/ Grenache 216
RS: 3g/L 4g/L is alcohol is more than 12%
Yield: 44/41

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67
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What is the grapes of white Cote du Rhone Villages

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Min 80% Combined Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussane, Viognier, Clairette, Grenache Blanc

Max 20% combined Piquepoul and Ugni Blanc

Assemblage: (Min 50% Primary)

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68
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What is the grapes of rose and red Cote du Rhone Villages

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Min 50% Grenache and at least one complementary
Principal: Min 50% Grenache
Complementary: Min 20% combined Mourvedre and Syrah
Accessory: Max 20% Brun Argente

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69
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When was Gigondas promoted to AOP

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1971

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70
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Why was Gigondas promoted to AOP

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Reds and Roses from minimum of 50% Grenache but NO Carignan

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71
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What is the soil of Gigondas

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Stony red clay alluvium

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72
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What happened in terms of cepage requirements in Gigondas in 2014

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Requires a minimum of 50% Grenache and min. 15% Syrah and Mourvedre
Assemblage: Min 50% Grenache and at least one of either Syrah and Mourvedre

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73
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What was the second appellation promoted to AOP in 1990

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Vacqueyras

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74
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What styles of wine are produced in Vacqueyras

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White, rose, red

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75
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What are the cepage requirements for Vacqueyras white

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Bourbelenc, Clairette, Grenache (no one variety is more than 80%)

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76
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What are the cepage requirements for Vacqueyras rouge

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Min 50% Grenache and one complementary (Syrah and Mourvedre min20% combined) must account for 90% of the total

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77
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What are the five AOPs promoted from Cotes Du Rhone Villages and when

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Gigondas 1971
Vacqueyras 1990
Beaumes de Venise 2005
Vinsobres 2006
Cairanne 2016
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78
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What colors of wine can Beaumes de Venise prodcue

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Red only, based on combined minimum of 80% Grenache and Mourvedre (50% Grenache and 25-50% Syrah) Max 10% White

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79
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What are the soils of Beaumes de Venise

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Clay-Limestone

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80
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What is the maximum yield for Beaumes de Venise

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38hl/ha

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81
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What colors of wine can Vinsobres produce

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Red only, Min. 50% Grenache Complementry Min 25% Mourvedre and Syrah and 80% combined GSM

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82
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What are the red wine only AOP of the southern rhone

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Vacqueyras
Beaumes de Venise
Vinsobres

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83
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What colors of wine can the 2016 AOP of Cairanne produce

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White: Southern Rhone whites
Red: Min 50% Grenache no more than 30% accessory. (7% white), max 20% Carignan

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84
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How old are vines if “vieille vignes” is denoted on Cairanne

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30years (20 for syrah and viognier)

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85
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What is the minimum age of vines to produce a Cairanne wine

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5 years

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86
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What are the soils of Lirac

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Sandy soils- helped become the gateway for Phylloxera

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87
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What can be produced in Lirac

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White: Grenache Blanc and more (max 60% for any one)
Rose: Min 80% combined Grenache (40%) CSM (25SM)
Red: Min 90% combined Grenache (40%) CSM (25SM)

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88
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What is the maximum amount of Caignan in Lirac

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Rose: 10%
Red: 10%

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89
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What is the only commune in France dedicated to production of rose wine

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Tavel

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90
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What is the soils found in Tavel

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Lauses (white calcareous stone) and galets

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91
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What is the rose of Tavel based on

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30-60% Grenache all colors and others, max 10% Carignan

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92
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What are the yields for tavel

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46hl/ha

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93
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What are the two AOP that exist for Vin Doux Natural in the Southern Rhone

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Rasteau and Muscat Beaumes de Venise

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94
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What is the co-op that is responsible for the majority of Muscat Beaumes de Venise producation

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Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise

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95
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What makes Vin Doux Natural wines

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When fermentation is stopped by the addition of 5-10% neutral grape spirit (96%abv) to retain the natural sugars

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96
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What are Rasteau VDN based on

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Make all three colors based on the three Grenache varienets

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97
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What are the three communes of Rasteau

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Rasteau, Cairanne, Sablet

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98
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What is the defining character of rancio in VDN

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Must show an oxidative style

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99
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What are the yields for Rasteau

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Red: 38hl/ha
VDN: 30hl/ha

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100
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Ambre refers to what as a VDN

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Tawny Blanc (Oxidative)

101
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Grenat and Tuile refers to what as a VDN

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Red based (75% Grenache) Tuile: (Oxidative)

102
Q

What is the required blend for Rasteau

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Red only, Min 50% Grenache 20% combined Syrah and Mourvedre

103
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar and potential alcohol for VDN

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45g/L and 21.5% (15% acquired)

104
Q

What is the major flavor difference between VDN from Muscat Beaumes de Venise and Rasteau

A

Rasteau show more flawed twany flavors where Muscat Beaumes de Venise is fresher and more aromatic

105
Q

What are the terms to denote oxidation styles of VDN

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Ambre and Tuile

106
Q

How long must a VDN be aged to attach Hors d’Age

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five years

107
Q

When was Rasteau permitted to produce dry reds

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2010 onwards but strictly from the Rasteau commune not Sablet or Cairanne

108
Q

When did Grignan-les-Adhermar change its name

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2010, from Cotes de Tricastin, due to the nuclear plant failure

109
Q

What can Grignan-les-Adhermar produce

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White: Min 30% Viognier and more
Rose: Min 70% combined Grenache (20-70) and syrah (30-80)
Red: Same as rose

110
Q

When did the Costieres de Nimes transfer from Languedoc to Rhone

111
Q

What are the outlying AOP of the Southern Rhone

A

Luberon
Ventox
Cotes de Vivarais

112
Q

Where do you find Clairette de Bellegarde

A

Within Costieres de Nimes, 100% Clairette

113
Q

What appellation iswithin Costieres de Nimes

A

Clairette de Bellegarde

114
Q

What appellation iswithin Costieres de Nimes

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Clairette de Bellegarde

115
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What is a grape unique to Cotes de Provence

116
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What are the five grapes commonly found in Cotes de Provence

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Cinsault
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvedre
Tiburon
117
Q

What is the cepage for Cotes de Provence

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Min 70% combined
Cinsault
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvedre
Tiburon
118
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What are the four subzones that can attach to Cotes de Provence

A

Sainte Victoire
Fréjus
La Londe
Pierrefeu`

119
Q

Which Cotes de Provence subzones permits white- what is the cepage

A

La Londe, Min 50% Vermentio

120
Q

What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence “Sainte Victoire”

A

Min. 80% combined Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault (min. 50% combined Grenache and/or Syrah), none of the preceding grapes may exceed 80%, and at least two must be present

121
Q

What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence “Fréjus”

A

Min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren (min. 20%), at least two of the preceding grapes must be present

122
Q

What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence “La Londe”

A

Min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (min. 50% combined Grenache and/or Syrah, at least two of the preceding must be present, and no single grape may exceed 60%)

123
Q

What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence “Pierrefeu”

A

Rouge: Min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (no single variety may exceed 80%); plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan

124
Q

What is the traditional hour glass shaped bottle used for Cotes de Provence rose

125
Q

What is the cepage for Bandol Blanc

A

50-90% Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ungi Blanc

126
Q

What is the cepage for Bandol Rose

A

20-95% Mourvedre plus cinsault and grenache

127
Q

What is the cepage for Bandol Rouge

A

50-95% Mourvedre plus cinsault and grenache

128
Q

What is the base soils for Bandol

A

Limestone, Sandy Marl, and Sandstone

129
Q

What is the minimum time in oak for Bandol Rouge

A

18 months, Release May 1 second year

130
Q

What was Les Baux de Provence a former subappelation of? When was it promoted

A

Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, 1995 (Whites added in 2011)

131
Q

What is the cepage for Les Baux de Provence

A

White: Min 60% Clairette Grenache, Vermentino (Rolle)
Red: Min 2 grapes and must be 50% of blend (GMS) no single grape may exceed 90% of the blend

132
Q

Coteaux d’Aix en Provence whites are based on what grape

A

Min 50% Vermentino Min 30% combined Clairette, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc

Min 2 grapes and must be 50% of blend (GMS) no single grape may exceed 50% of the blend

133
Q

List the nine AOP of Provence

A 
Cotes de Provence
Coteaux d'Aix en Provence
Les Baux de Provence
Bellet
Cassis
Palette
Bandol
Coteaux Varois en Provence
Pierrevert
134
Q

What are the major grapes of Cassis

A

White: 60% Marsanne and Clairette
Rose: 70% GMC
Red: 70% GMC

MAX 5% Terre Noir

135
Q

What is the cepage for Bellet Blanc

A

Min 60% Vermentino (Rolle)

136
Q

What is the cepage for Bellet Rose/Red

A

Min 60% combined Braquet and Fuella Nera

137
Q

When did the Coteaux Varois en Provence gain AOP status

138
Q

Who is the most note worth producer in Coteaux Varois en Provence

139
Q

Who is the most note worth producer in Les Beaux de Provence

140
Q

What is the cepage for Coteaux Varois en Provence Blanc

A

Min 30% Vermentino plus Grenache and Max 30% Semillon Max 25% Ugni Blanc

141
Q

What is the cepage for Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose and Red

A

Min 2 Varieties no single more than 90% Min 80% combined GSMC

142
Q

What can be produced in Pierrevert

A

White: Vermentino and Grenache must be present

Rose/Red: Min 70% combined GSC, Max 10% M

143
Q

What is the island wide AOP for Corsica

A

Vin de Corse

144
Q

What are the five subzones can be attached to Vine de Corse

A 
Calvi
Figari
Porto-Vecchio
Coteaux du Cap Corse
Sartène
145
Q

What is the local term for Vermentino in Corsica

A

Malvoisie de Corse

146
Q

What is the minimum cepage for Corsica whites

A

Minimum 75% Malvoisie de Corse (Vermentino)

147
Q

What colors of wine can Vine de Corse produce

A

White, rose, red

148
Q

What are the principal grapes in rose and red from Vin de Corse AOP

A

Min. 50% combined Grenache, Nielluccio, and Sciaccarello (Mammolo) (min. 1/3 combined Nielluccio and Sciaccarello)

149
Q

What are the maximum yields for Vin de Corse

A

Blanc/Rosé: 55 hl/ha
Rouge: 45 hl/ha
“Figari”/”Porto-Vecchio”/”Sartène Blanc/Rosé: 50 hl/ha
“Calvi”/”Coteaux du Cap Corse” Blanc/Rosé: 45 hl/ha

150
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Vin de Corse

A

Blanc/Rosé: 11%
Rouge: 11.5%
All “Calvi” wines: 11.5%

151
Q

What changes for cepage when labeled Vin de Corse “Coteaux du Cap Corse”

A

White: Principal Variety: Min. 80% (up 5%) Vermentino
Principal Varieties: Min. 60% (up 10%)combined Grenache, Nielluccio, and Sciaccarello (Mammolo) (min. 1/3 combined Nielluccio and Sciaccarello)

152
Q

What soils are found in Patrimonio

A

Granite sub-soil with schist and sedimentary rock at the surface

153
Q

What is the white grape for Patrimonio

A

100% Vermentino (Malvoisie de Corse)

154
Q

What is the difference in cepage for rose and red Patrimonio

A

Rosé: Min. 75% Nielluccio, plus Grenache, Sciaccarello (Mammolo), and Vermentino
Rouge: Min. 90% Nielluccio, plus Grenache, Sciaccarello (Mammolo), and Vermentino

155
Q

What is the minimum Sciaccarello (Mammolo) found in red and rose Ajaccio

156
Q

What is the minimum Malvoisie de Corse found in white Ajaccio

157
Q

What is muscat du cap cose

A

Vin Doux Naturel Blanc: Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc

158
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar and maximum yields found in Muscat du Cap Corse

A

90 g/L 30hl/ha

159
Q

What is the oldest region in Languedoc, what are the two different sectors

A

Fitou, Maritime and Montagneux

160
Q

What is produced in Fitou

A

Reds only, Carignan or Grenache must be 50% but niether can be more than 80%

161
Q

What are the soil differences between Fitou Maritime on Montagneaux

A

Maritime: coastal clay and limestone around the saltwater lagoons
Montagneux: 24km inland, mountainous schist

162
Q

Define the assemblage requirements for Corbieres

A

Blanc: Min. 2 varieties, including at least one of the following: Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Macabeu, and/or Vermentino. Min. 40% principle varieties.
Rosé/Rouge: Min. 2 varieties (including at least one principal variety), and no single variety may exceed 80% of the blend. Min. 40% principal varieties.

163
Q

Define the assemblage requirements for Corbieres-Boutenac

A

Min. 70% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan. No variety may exceed 80% of the blend.

164
Q

What was Corbieres-Boutenac established as an AOP

165
Q

What are the different types of wines produced in Minervois

A

Blanc: Min. 80% principal varieties; max. 10% Muscat à Petits Grains
Rosé: Min. 50% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan; and max. 10% white varieties. No single variety may account for more than 80% of the blend.
Rouge: Min. 2 varieties (at least one principal variety); min. 50% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. No single variety may account for more than 80% of the blend.

166
Q

When was Minervois-La Liviniere established

167
Q

What is the cepage for Minervois-La Liviniere

A

Red Only: At least 2 varieties must be present in the blend. Principal varieties compose at least 40% of the blend. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan together compose at least 80% of the blend.

168
Q

What is produced in Cabardes AOP

A

Red and Rose only: Principal Varieties: Min. 40% combined Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot; min. 40% combined Grenache and Syrah
Accessory Varieties: Cot, Cinsault, and Fer

169
Q

What is produced in Malepere

A

Assembled!!
Rosé: Min. 40% Cabernet Franc, min. 20% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Cot, Grenache, and Merlot
Rouge: Min. 40% Merlot, min. 20% combined Cabernet Franc and Cot; plus Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Lladoner Pelut

170
Q

When did Malepere become an AOP

171
Q

Name the two sub zones in Saint-Chinian for red only

A

Saint-Chinian “Berlou” Rouge:
Principal Varieties: Min. 60% combined Grenache (min. 20%), Syrah (min. 20%) and Mourvèdre
Complementary Variety: Min. 30% Carignan

Saint-Chinian “Roquebrun” Rouge:
Principal Varieties: Min. 25% Syrah and min. 20% Grenache (min. 70% combined Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre)

172
Q

What colors of wine does Saint Chinian produce

A

White, rose, red (white added recently based on (Max. 70% each): Min. 30% Grenache Blanc, plus Marsanne, Roussanne, and Vermentino

173
Q

What are Limoux AOP reds based on

A

Min 50% Merlot

174
Q

What is the difference of “Méthode Ancestrale” and “Blanquette de Limoux”

A

Méthode Ancestrale: 100% Mauzac

Blanquette de Limoux: 90% Mauzac plus chard and chenin

175
Q

What is the oldest sparkling wine appellation in Franc

A

Cremant de Limoux

176
Q

What is the cepage for Cremant de LImoux

A

Max. 90% combined Chardonnay (min. 50%) and Chenin Blanc (10-40%); plus max. 20% combined Mauzac and Pinot Noir (max. 15%)

177
Q

In general, what grapes make are found in the Languedoc AOP

A

Generally require at least 50% combined Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Lladoner Pelut

178
Q

When did Terrasses du Larzac gain AOP status

179
Q

When did La Clape gain AOP status

180
Q

What grapes does La Clape specialize in

A

White and red only; Min 30% Bourboulenc Max 10% Vio, no single more than 80%

Red: GSM no single more than 70%

181
Q

What grapes does Terrasses du Larzac specialize in

A

Red only; Must be a blend of three varieties including at least two principal (MSGC) Pricipal must account for 75% of blend, but no single grape can be more than 70%

182
Q

What are the four sweet wine appellations of the languedoc

A 
Muscat de Mireval: 
Muscat de Lunel: 
Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois: 
Muscat de Frontignan: 
 ALL Blanc Only 100% Petit G
183
Q

What is Muscat de Noel

A

Christmas VDN wines bottled no later that Dec 1 year of harvest. Found in the Muscat de Lunel and Saint Jean AOP

184
Q

Muscat de Frontignan can make VDN and ?

A

VDL! Fortified with 96abv max 15% PROIR to fermentation

185
Q

In VDN wines when is the grape spirit added

A

DURING FERMENTATION, unlike VDL which is before fermentation

186
Q

What is the Rivesaltes AOP for 100% Grenache Noir

A

VDN Grenat

187
Q

What are the oxidative Rivesaltes AOP

A

Tuile and Ambre

188
Q

How are Grenat VDN wines made

A

Reductively for one year, must be bottled before June 1 of the second year

189
Q

What is the again vessel for VDN wines

A

Often in glass bonbonnes

190
Q

What is the general blend for Rivesaltes fortified wines

A

Grenache (Noir, Gris, and Blanc), Maccabéo, Tourbat, Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat à Petits Grains

191
Q

What grapes make up Muscat de Rivesaltes

A

Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat à Petits Grains

100g/L residual sugar! VS Rivesaltes is 45g/L

192
Q

What is the maximum yield Muscat de Rivesaltes

A

30hl/ha also for Rivesaltes AOP

193
Q

What is the maximum yield for Maury

A

40hl/ha, VDN 30hl/ha

194
Q

Maury Grenat or Tuile must be made from a majority of what grape.

A

Grenache, can have a maximum of 10% Macabeu

195
Q

Where would you encounter the term “Rimage”

A

On a bottle of Banyuls VDN that requires 90% Grenache

196
Q

How much Grenache is required in traditional Banyuls, What about Banyuls Grand Cru

197
Q

When in Banyuls and see “Tradditionel” on the label

A

Like, Ambre- requires three years of aging and not sold till march 1

198
Q

When can Banyuls Hors d’Age be released

A

September 1, the fifth year following harvest

199
Q

If a wine is unfortified from Banyuls, what is it released as

200
Q

What grapes are found in Collioure rose/red

A

Min. 2 Varieties GSMC

201
Q

What are the dry wine AOPs of the Roussillon

A

Maury
Cotes du Roussillon
Cotes du Roussillon Villages

202
Q

What is unique about Cotes du Roussillon “Les Aspres”

A

Red Only, minimum 3 varieities, no two can make up more than 90% of the blend

203
Q

Where is appellation of Picpoul de Pinet

A

Languedoc- 100% Picpoul

204
Q

What is Cotes du Roussillon Villages reserved for

A

Red only, (like Anjou Village Brissac)

205
Q

What four communes can attached their name to Cotes du Roussillon

A

Latour-de France
Caramany
Lesquerde
Tautavel

206
Q

What is the reduced yield for Cotes du Roussillon with commune

A

from 45 to 42hl/ha

207
Q

What colors does Bergerac produce

A

white, rose, red

208
Q

What is the cepage for Bergerac whites

A

Principal: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle (Min 2 principal to make up 50% of blend)

209
Q

What is the cepage for Bergerac red/rose

A

Principal: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Cot, Merlot

Min 2 principal to make up 50% of blend

210
Q

What is the difference between Bergerac and Cotes de Bergerac

A

Cotes 11% alcohol for white (10.5 in Bergerac)

211
Q

Does Cotes de Bergerac permit rose

212
Q

Where is Pecharmant located

A

Within Bergerac

213
Q

What colors does Pecharmant produce

214
Q

What grapes are found in Pecharmant

A

Red Only, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Merlot (at least three are present, but no one taking more than 65% of the blend

215
Q

What many varieties are required in Pecharmant

A

Minimum of three, but none can exceed 65% of blend

216
Q

What are the five sweet one appellations of Bergerac

A 
Saussignac
Monbazillac
Rosette
Haut Montavel
Cotes de Montavel
217
Q

What is the styles found in Montavel AOP

A

Dry red and white only

218
Q

What is the grapes found in Montavel

A

White: Semillon, Sauv Blanc, Sauv Gris (Min 50%, at least 2)
Red: Merlot ((Min present. at least 2) plus Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Cot

219
Q

What is the required grape and what amount of it Haut Montavel

A

Min 50% Semillon

220
Q

What are the required grapes of Cotes de Montavel

A

Min 80% (Min 30% Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle)

221
Q

What are the required grapes for Rosette AOP

A

Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, plus Semillon and Muscadelle (Min two grapes)

222
Q

When can Monbazillac SGN be sold

A

June 15 the second year after harvest (June 1 first year for basic)

223
Q

What are the required grapes of Monbazillac

A

Principal must account for 80% (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Muscadelle)

224
Q

What are the required grapes of Saussignac

A

Principal must account for 50% (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Muscadelle)

225
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar for Saussignac

226
Q

What river does Cahors sit on

227
Q

What are the required grapes in Cahors

A

Min 70% Malbec with Tannat and Merlot

228
Q

What are the required grapes in Madiran

A

Tannat must be 50% of blend plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Fer

229
Q

What are the soils of Monbazillac

230
Q

What are the soils of Madiran

A

Clay with Greppe Limestone subsoil

231
Q

What is a local grape of Madiran

232
Q

What are white wines of Madiran produced as

A

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh (sec for dry)

233
Q

What are the grapes of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

A

Petit and Gros Manseng, Courbou and Petit Courbou

234
Q

How are the sweet wines of Jurancon produced

A

Passerillage

235
Q

What colors can be produced in Irouleguy

A

White: 2 grapes; Manseng and Courbou
Rose: 90% Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Tannat
Red: Min 50% Cabernet Franc and Tannat

236
Q

What are the white grapes of Gaillac

A

(Min 50% combined) Len de I’El, Mauzac, Muscadelle, Mauzac Rose

237
Q

What are the principal white grapes of Gaillac VT

A

Len de I’El and Ondenc (min 50%), max 20% accessory

238
Q

What are the principal red grapes of

A

(Min 60% combined) Duras, Fer, Syrah (Min 40% Duras and Fer) (Min 10% each)

239
Q

What is the minimum alcohol and residual sugar for Gaillac VT

A

17%; 100g/L

240
Q

What can be produced from Gaillac Premieres Cotes

A

Dry Whites, 11 communes

Min 50% Mauzac, Mauzac Rose, Len De l’E and Muscadelle (plus max 50% Sauvignon Blanc and Ondenc

241
Q

Why is Marcillac unique

A

It produces only red and rose from a Min of 80% Fer. The AOP was established in 1990

242
Q

Where is the AOP of Buzet, what does it produce

A

South of Bergerac; White, rose, and red
White: Muscadelle, Suavignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris
Rose/Red: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Merlot

243
Q

When in the Cote de Duras what is the difference between Blanc and Blanc Sec

A

Blanc Sec, Rose and Red are 3gL

Blanc is min 12g/L

244
Q

What is the maximum amount of Colombard and Ugni Blanc that can go into Cote de Duras

A

Combined 50% and max 10% Colombard of that

245
Q

Where is Cotes du Marmandais

A

Just to the Southeast of Bordeaux in Southwest France

246
Q

What are the principal grapes of Cotes du Marmandais

A

White: Sauvignon Blanc and Gris
Rose/Red: Max 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot
(must use 2 varieties, at least on principal)

247
Q

What grape in Beam will be required to make up 50% of its white wine produced from 2019 onward

A

Raffiat de Moncade

248
Q

What is the minimum amount of Tannat found in Beam reds

A

50% but must be combined with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to make up 80% of the total red blend

249
Q

What is the cepage for Cotes de Montravel

A

Min 80%, Sauvignon Blanc, Gris, Muscadelle, and Min 30% Semillon

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