Roussillon Flashcards
What covers all of Roussillon but only contributes 2% of the production?
Languedoc AOC - white, red, rosé
What are the 3 regional AOCs in Roussillon?
Languedoc AOC
Côtes du Roussillon AOC
Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC
What AOC is Roussillon largest by volume
Côtes du Roussillon
What is a rare white primary grape for Côtes du Roussillon?
Tourbat
Grapes for Côtes de Roussillon
(W) - Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Tourbat
(R) - Grenache, Grenache Gris, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan
What are roses typical blend?
Grenache, Grenache Gris, and Syrah
What red blending requirements for Côtes de Roussillon?
At least 2 of the 4 primary grapes
How many DGC are in Côtes de Roussillon Village?
5
Caramany
Latour-de-France
Les Apres
Lesquerde
Tautvel
What was production of Côtes de Roussillon?
50% red
42% Rose
8% white
What can Côtes de Roussillon Village make?
Only Red
What are the most southern of all the AOCs in France
Collioure
Banyuls
What two AOCs share the same area?
Collioure
Banyuls
Where are AOCs with very steep slopes leading to the sea that require had harvesting?
Collioure
Banyuls
What are dry white wines from Maury labeled?
Maury Sec
What vineyards are beneath the Quéribus Castle and forms the dividing line between Corbières and the Pyrenees?
Maury
What AOC has 100kph winds, relentless sun and vines producing only 2-3 bunches per vine?
Maury
What is the red only AOC with sister AOC producing VDN?
Maury
What are the blending rules for Maury AOC?
2 grapes minimum
Release March 1
What grape dominates Maury Sec?
Grenache
What AOC requires a majority (70%) Grenache Blanc or Grenache Gris for white wines?
Collioure
What AOC makes only white VDN?
Muscat de Riversaltes AOC
What are the grapes for Muscat de Riversaltes AOC
- Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
- Muscat d’Alexandrie
What AOCs cover Fitou in Languedoc?
Muscat de Riversaltes AOC
Riversaltes AOC