Roussillon Pt. 5 - AOCs - VDN & IGP Flashcards
How many AOCs are there in Roussillon for VDN production?
Five
What grapes are predominant in the VDNs of Roussillon?
Four of the AOC are Grenache based and one is 100% Muscat.
When was Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC awarded? Style? Grapes? ABV? RS?
In 1936 for fortified white only.
White (P) Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc and Muscat d’ Alexandrie.
ABV Minimum 15%
RS 10%/100g minimum.
What is the RS level for Muscat de Rivesaltes wines?
10% minimum. All others are 4.5%.
What area does Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC cover?
It shares the same zone of production as Rivesaltes and covers most of Pyrenees-Orientale department.
How does Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC zone differ from Rivesaltes AOC?
Muscat includes Banyuls and Collioure as well as Fitou.
Where is most of the production of Muscat de Rivesaltes focussed?
On the flat plains around Perpignan.
In which style are the VDNs of Mucscat de Rivesaltes made?
Reductive only.
What is the blend in Muscat de Rivesaltes?
It can be made from either or both of the Muscats.
What is the aroma and flavours in Muscat de Rivesaltes?
Aroma of peach, orange blossom and honey and honeysuckle with a rich and unctuous texture.
How can Muscat de Rivesaltes be labelled at Christmas?
As Muscat de Noel for the Christmas period in the year of harvest.
When was Rivesaltes AOC awarded? Style? Grapes? ABV? RS?
Awarded in 1936 for fortified white, Rose and Red.
White:(P) Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Tourbat;
Rose: (P) Grenache Gris;
Red:(P) Grenache.
ABV minimum is 15%; RS minimum 4.5%
Which areas are excluded from Rivesaltes AOC?
Banyuls and Collioure AOCs.
In which ageing style are the VDNs of Rivesaltes made?
Reductive or Oxidative. Most are made OXIDATIVELY.
When was Maury AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes? ABV? RS?
Awarded 1936 for fortified white and red.
White:(P) Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Tourbat;
Rose: (P) Grenache Gris;
Red:(P) Grenache.
ABV minimum is 15%; RS minimum 4.5%
In which ageing style are the VDNs of Maury AOC made?
Both reductively and oxidatively.
What grapes are Maury white wines made from?
Grenache Blanc and Gris, Macabeu and Tourbat.
What grapes are Maury red wines made from?
All three Grenache varieties.
Which wine dominates in Maury?
Red is the major production.
When was Banyuls AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes? ABV? RS?
Awarded in 1936 for fortified white, Rose and Red.
White:(P) Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Tourbat;
Rose: (P) Grenache Gris;
Red:(P) Grenache.
ABV minimum is 15%; RS minimum 4.5%
What soils are Banyuls made on?
Steep terraced slopes of shcist.
What is the yield of the vines of Banyuls?
Many are old vines with low yields.It is common to co-plant varieties and harvest them together.
Why is there little disease pressure in Banyuls?
Because of the sun and wind.
What is the ageing style of production of wines in Banyuls?
Reductive and oxidative but mostly various oxidative styles. Most are Grenache based.
What is the dominant wine in Banyuls?
Red Grenache based wines.
When was Banyuls Grand Cru AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes? ABV? RS?
Awarded in 1962 for fortified red only.
White:(P) Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Tourbat;
Rose: (P) Grenache Gris;
Red:(P) Grenache.
ABV minimum is 15%; RS minimum 4.5%
Which zone area does Grand Cru Banyuls AOC cover? .
It is co-terminous with Banyuls AOC. The difference is in the appellation rules.
What are the blend rules for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC wines?
Must contain a minimum of 75% Grenache Noir;
Authorised white grapes are primary blending partners.
What is the ageing rule in Banyuls Grand Cru AOC?
Must be aged in oak until June 1 of third year after harvest.
In which ageing style are wines of Banyuls Grand Cru made?
Oxidative only.
What are the characteristics of Banyuls Grand Cru AOC wines?
Fig, prune, caramel, leather, tobacco and coffee.
When can an oxidative wine be named “Hors d’Age”?
If it has spent at least five years oxidative ageing.
What does “Grenat” signify on a VDN label?
The red wine has been aged reductively.(used in Rivesaltes and Maury AOCs)
What does “Tuile” signify on a VDN label?
A slightly oxidised red wine that takes a tuile (clay tile) colour.
What does “Ambre” signify on a VDN label?
It refers to the amber colour of white VDn which has been caused by controlled oxisation.
What does “Rimage” signify on a VDN label?
A red wine which has been aged reductively (used in Banyuls AOC)
What does “Traditionnel” signify on a VDN label?
A red wine which has been aged oxidatively (used in Banyuls AOC)
What does “Rancio” signify on a VDN label?
Refers to fully oxidised reds and whites, brown in colour with characteristic aromas of walnut and orange peel.
Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Muscat de Rivesaltes?
Reductive only.
Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Rivesaltes?
OXIDATIVE ONLY - AMBRE with vintage or Hors d’Age
VERY OXIDATIVE - AMBRE RANCIO
Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Rivesaltes?
REDUCTIVE - GRENAT with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - TUILE with vintage or HORS D’AGE
VERY OXIDATIVE - TUILE RANCIO
Which ageing regimes are used for ROSE VDN in Rivesaltes?
REDUCTIVE ONLY with vintage.
NO OXIDATIVE
Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Maury AOC?
REDUCTIVE - GRENAT with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - TUILE with vintage or HORS D’AGE
VERY OXIDATIVE - TUILE RANCIO
Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Maury AOC?
REDUCTIVE - BLANC with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - AMBRE with vintage or Hors d’Age
VERY OXIDATIVE - AMBRE RANCIO
Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Banyuls AOC?
RIMAGE with vintage;
TRADITIONNEL with vintage or HORS d’AGE;
TRADITIONNEL - RANCIO
Which ageing regimes are used for Rose VDN in Banyuls AOC?
REDUCTIVE ONLY with vintage.
NO OXIDATIVE
Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Banyulls AOC?
REDUCTIVE - BLANC with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - AMBRE with vintage or Hors d’Age
VERY OXIDATIVE - AMBRE RANCIO
Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Banyuls GC AOC?
OXIDATIVE - TUILE with vintage or Hors d’Age
How many IGPs in Roussillon?
Three - Pays D’Oc, Cotes Catalanes, Cote Vermeille.
When was Cotes Catalanes IGP awarded? styles?
Awarded in 1981 for Dry white , rose and Red;
Which white grapes are permitted in Cotes Catalanes IGP?
Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Marsanne, Muscats, Parellada, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Tourbat, Vermentino, Viognier and others.
Which Rose grapes are permitted in Cotes Catalanes IGP?
Grenache Gris, Muscat Rose and others
Which red grapes are permitted in Cotes Catalanes IGP?
Cab. Franc, Cab. Sauv, Carignan, Chenanson, Cinasult, GSM, Lledoner, Marselan, Merlot and others.
Which area does Cotes Catalanes IGP cover?
Most of the Pyrenees Orientale department.
How much wine does Cotes Catalanes IGP produce?
Almost the same as Cotes du Roussillon.
What do some producers use the Cotes Catalanes IGP label for?
Some for non-AOC styles. Others produce RANCIO style of red or white aged in bonbonnes.
How long must a Rancio style wine be aged?
Until 31 August of fifth year after harvest.
What area does Cote Vermeille cover?
Banyuls and Collioure but is rarely used?
