Roussillon Flashcards
How long must Hors d’Age be aged?
Hors d’Age must be aged for at least 5 years.
Which 4 villages of the may append their names for the Cotes de Roussillon Villages AOP?
Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Tautavel, & Caramany may append their names to Côtes de Roussillon AOP. For Caramany and Lesquerde, Carignan must be the dominant variety and it must be made by carbonic maceration.
What styles of wine are allowed for Rivesaltes AOP?
ALL VIN DOUX NATUREL -
Blanc, Ambré, Grenat, Tuilé, Rosé, Hors d’Age, Rancio
What are some of the requirements for Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?
Banyuls Grand Cru must be rouge, minimum of 75% Grenache, minimum 45g/L RS, and 30mo in barrel, not released until June 3rd year post harvest. If labeled Brut/Dry/Sec must be max 54g/L RS. 30hl/ha max yield and must be hand harvested.
Name the Vin Doux Naturel AOPs of Roussillon.
Banyuls, Banyuls Grand Cru, Grand Roussillon, Rivesaltes, Maury, Muscat de Rivesaltes,
What is a subzone of Côtes du Roussillon (hint: NOT a village)?
“Les Apres” is a subzone of Côtes du Roussillon AOP.
Which region is the largest producer of VDN wines in all of France?
Roussillon is by far the largest producing region for VDN style wines.
What styles of wine are permitted for Maury AOP?
Maury AOP can produce dry red and VDN white or red.
What styles of wine may Collioure AOP produce?
Collioure AOP produces dry wines of white, rosé or red.
What is the minimum RS for Rivesaltes?
45g/L is the minimum residual sugar for Rivesaltes AOP.
What is the minimum RS for Muscat de Rivesaltes?
Muscat de Rivesaltes must have at least 100g/L RS.
What color would a Rivesaltes Grenat be?
“Grenat” indicates a rouge wine from 100% Grenache Noir.
What does “Rimage” indicate on a Banyuls label?
Rimage indicates vintage dated rouge VDN.
