Rhone Valley-Nellites Flashcards
What grapes and soil types are found in Northern Rhone?
White:
*Viognier
*Marsanne
*Roussanne,
Red:
*Syrah
grown in
-Decomposed granite
-Schist
What grapes and soil types are found in Southern Rhone?
White:
*Grenache Blanc
*Bourboulenc
*Clairette Blanche
*Picpoul
Red:
*Grenache
*Syrah
*Mouvedre
*Cinsault
grown in
-Galets
-Alluvial
-Limestone
Vineyard Style of the Northern Rhone?
Terraced slopes with staked vines to reinforce from Mistral wind.
Vineyard Style of the Southern Rhone?
Traditionally bush vines to conserve water and provide shade from the sun.
Climate of the Northern Rhone?
Moderate Continental
Climate of the Southern Rhone?
Mediterranean
What style of wine comes from Cote du Rhone?
Spicy, meaty reds; rich, aromatic whites
Geography of the Northern Rhone?
Steep hills, the Rhône River reflects light and provides more exposure. It also concentrates the effects of Mistral.
Geography of the Southern Rhone?
Rolling hills, the Rhône River provides cooling impact and less slope.
What river flows through The Rhone Valley?
The Rhone
What is the elevation of the Cote Du Rhone?
It ranges between 200 and 300 meters.
How does aspect influence grape growing in the Cote Du Rhone?
In Northern Rhone the Rhone River reflects sun to the East facing slopes.
What was the Papal occupation?
The Papal Occupation of the Côtes du Rhône refers to the time when the popes lived in Avignon (14th century) and the area became known as the Papal Enclave.
What is the significance of this symbol?
It is the Papal Crest often found on wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape signifying quality and affiliation.
What are the appellations of Northern Rhone?
-Côte-Rôtie
-Condrieu
-St-Joseph
-Crozes-Hermitage
-Hermitage
-Cornas
-St-Péray
-Clairette de Die
-Châtillon-en-Diois
What are the Crus of Southern Rhone? (N to S)
-Vinsobres.
-Rasteau
-Cairanne
-Châteauneuf-du-Pape
-Gigondas
-Vacqueyras
-Beaumes-de-Venise
-Lirac
-Tavel
J.L. Chave
The Chave family has a reputation for quality and had been making wine in the Rhone since 1481. They have vineyards in Hermitage and Saint-Joseph.
Chapoutier
Since 1808 the Chapoutier family has innovated the Rhone. In 1990 they created a biodynamic model that has become the standard. Also very well known for their quality.
Guigal
In 2007, they released a 2003 that set the record for most expensive Rhone wines. Sourced from La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque (sometimes referred to collectively as “La La’s”).
-Northern Rhone near Cote Rotie
Beaucastel
Another iconic producer who is biodynamic and organic. Top quality stuff, the Beaucastel Vineyards have been owned and managed by the Perrin family since 1909. (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rayas
Considered one of the most sought-after wines in the region due to its exceptional quality, unique character, and the legacy of the Reynaud family who have managed the estate for generations.(Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
What is Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise?
Slightly fortified un-oaked sweet wines. They are made entirely from Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains and its Muscat Noir color mutation. (technically white but can produce brownish and pink grapes)
Where does the Chatean de Beancastel estate primarily produce wine?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Other options include Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Gigondas.
Which grape was imported from Spain to the Rhône Valley?
Grenache
Grenache is a key grape variety in the Rhône Valley.
Clairette de Bellegarde AOP is a single commune appellation within what larger AOP?
Costières de Nîmes AOP. Côtes du Rhône
Gore is the primary soil type of what Rhône appellation?
Cornas
Cornas is known for its unique terroir.
Rasteau wines may be ______, a maderized style in which the wines are left in open barrels, exposed to sun and heat.
rancio
Rancio refers to a style of wine that undergoes oxidative aging.
What are the seven larger AOPs sometimes considered communes (not Crus) of the Southern Rhone? (N to S)
-Cotes du Vivairas
-Grignan le Adhimar
-Cote du rhone AOP
-Cote du Rhone Villages
-Ventoux
-Costieres de Nimes
-Luberon
What is the ‘stand alone’ Cru of Southern Rhone and where is it located?
Laudun, within Gard on the western side of the Rhone River. (near nimes and the Gard River)
