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Roussillon Pt. 5 - AOCs - VDN & IGP Flashcards

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1
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How many AOCs are there in Roussillon for VDN production?

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Five

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What grapes are predominant in the VDNs of Roussillon?

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Four of the AOC are Grenache based and one is 100% Muscat.

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When was Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC awarded? Style? Grapes? ABV? RS?

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In 1936 for fortified white only.
White (P) Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc and Muscat d’ Alexandrie.
ABV Minimum 15%
RS 10%/100g minimum.

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What is the RS level for Muscat de Rivesaltes wines?

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10% minimum. All others are 4.5%.

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What area does Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC cover?

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It shares the same zone of production as Rivesaltes and covers most of Pyrenees-Orientale department.

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How does Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC zone differ from Rivesaltes AOC?

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Muscat includes Banyuls and Collioure as well as Fitou.

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Where is most of the production of Muscat de Rivesaltes focussed?

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On the flat plains around Perpignan.

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In which style are the VDNs of Mucscat de Rivesaltes made?

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Reductive only.

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What is the blend in Muscat de Rivesaltes?

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It can be made from either or both of the Muscats.

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What is the aroma and flavours in Muscat de Rivesaltes?

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Aroma of peach, orange blossom and honey and honeysuckle with a rich and unctuous texture.

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How can Muscat de Rivesaltes be labelled at Christmas?

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As Muscat de Noel for the Christmas period in the year of harvest.

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When was Rivesaltes AOC awarded? Style? Grapes? ABV? RS?

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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%

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Which areas are excluded from Rivesaltes AOC?

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Banyuls and Collioure AOCs.

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In which ageing style are the VDNs of Rivesaltes made?

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Reductive or Oxidative. Most are made OXIDATIVELY.

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When was Maury AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes? ABV? RS?

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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%

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In which ageing style are the VDNs of Maury AOC made?

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Both reductively and oxidatively.

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What grapes are Maury white wines made from?

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Grenache Blanc and Gris, Macabeu and Tourbat.

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What grapes are Maury red wines made from?

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All three Grenache varieties.

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Which wine dominates in Maury?

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Red is the major production.

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When was Banyuls AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes? ABV? RS?

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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%

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21
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What soils are Banyuls made on?

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Steep terraced slopes of shcist.

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What is the yield of the vines of Banyuls?

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Many are old vines with low yields.It is common to co-plant varieties and harvest them together.

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23
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Why is there little disease pressure in Banyuls?

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Because of the sun and wind.

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What is the ageing style of production of wines in Banyuls?

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Reductive and oxidative but mostly various oxidative styles. Most are Grenache based.

25
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What is the dominant wine in Banyuls?

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Red Grenache based wines.

26
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When was Banyuls Grand Cru AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes? ABV? RS?

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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%

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Which zone area does Grand Cru Banyuls AOC cover? .

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It is co-terminous with Banyuls AOC. The difference is in the appellation rules.

28
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What are the blend rules for Banyuls Grand Cru AOC wines?

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Must contain a minimum of 75% Grenache Noir;
Authorised white grapes are primary blending partners.

29
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What is the ageing rule in Banyuls Grand Cru AOC?

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Must be aged in oak until June 1 of third year after harvest.

30
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In which ageing style are wines of Banyuls Grand Cru made?

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Oxidative only.

31
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What are the characteristics of Banyuls Grand Cru AOC wines?

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Fig, prune, caramel, leather, tobacco and coffee.

32
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When can an oxidative wine be named “Hors d’Age”?

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If it has spent at least five years oxidative ageing.

33
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What does “Grenat” signify on a VDN label?

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The red wine has been aged reductively.(used in Rivesaltes and Maury AOCs)

34
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What does “Tuile” signify on a VDN label?

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A slightly oxidised red wine that takes a tuile (clay tile) colour.

35
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What does “Ambre” signify on a VDN label?

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It refers to the amber colour of white VDn which has been caused by controlled oxisation.

36
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What does “Rimage” signify on a VDN label?

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A red wine which has been aged reductively (used in Banyuls AOC)

37
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What does “Traditionnel” signify on a VDN label?

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A red wine which has been aged oxidatively (used in Banyuls AOC)

38
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What does “Rancio” signify on a VDN label?

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Refers to fully oxidised reds and whites, brown in colour with characteristic aromas of walnut and orange peel.

39
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Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Muscat de Rivesaltes?

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Reductive only.

40
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Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Rivesaltes?

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OXIDATIVE ONLY - AMBRE with vintage or Hors d’Age
VERY OXIDATIVE - AMBRE RANCIO

41
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Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Rivesaltes?

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REDUCTIVE - GRENAT with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - TUILE with vintage or HORS D’AGE
VERY OXIDATIVE - TUILE RANCIO

42
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Which ageing regimes are used for ROSE VDN in Rivesaltes?

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REDUCTIVE ONLY with vintage.
NO OXIDATIVE

43
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Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Maury AOC?

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REDUCTIVE - GRENAT with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - TUILE with vintage or HORS D’AGE
VERY OXIDATIVE - TUILE RANCIO

44
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Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Maury AOC?

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REDUCTIVE - BLANC with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - AMBRE with vintage or Hors d’Age
VERY OXIDATIVE - AMBRE RANCIO

45
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Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Banyuls AOC?

A

RIMAGE with vintage;
TRADITIONNEL with vintage or HORS d’AGE;
TRADITIONNEL - RANCIO

46
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Which ageing regimes are used for Rose VDN in Banyuls AOC?

A

REDUCTIVE ONLY with vintage.
NO OXIDATIVE

47
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Which ageing regimes are used for white VDN in Banyulls AOC?

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REDUCTIVE - BLANC with vintage;
OXIDATIVE - AMBRE with vintage or Hors d’Age
VERY OXIDATIVE - AMBRE RANCIO

48
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Which ageing regimes are used for red VDN in Banyuls GC AOC?

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OXIDATIVE - TUILE with vintage or Hors d’Age

49
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How many IGPs in Roussillon?

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Three - Pays D’Oc, Cotes Catalanes, Cote Vermeille.

50
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When was Cotes Catalanes IGP awarded? styles?

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Awarded in 1981 for Dry white , rose and Red;

51
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Which white grapes are permitted in Cotes Catalanes IGP?

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Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Marsanne, Muscats, Parellada, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Tourbat, Vermentino, Viognier and others.

52
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Which Rose grapes are permitted in Cotes Catalanes IGP?

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Grenache Gris, Muscat Rose and others

53
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Which red grapes are permitted in Cotes Catalanes IGP?

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Cab. Franc, Cab. Sauv, Carignan, Chenanson, Cinasult, GSM, Lledoner, Marselan, Merlot and others.

54
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Which area does Cotes Catalanes IGP cover?

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Most of the Pyrenees Orientale department.

55
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How much wine does Cotes Catalanes IGP produce?

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Almost the same as Cotes du Roussillon.

56
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What do some producers use the Cotes Catalanes IGP label for?

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Some for non-AOC styles. Others produce RANCIO style of red or white aged in bonbonnes.

57
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How long must a Rancio style wine be aged?

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Until 31 August of fifth year after harvest.

58
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What area does Cote Vermeille cover?

A

Banyuls and Collioure but is rarely used?

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