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What is Cabrieres?

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Cabrieres village may append its name as a formal part of the Languedoc appellation title. The Cabrieres appellation covers only the red wines from the village (the white Clairette-based wines produced here claim the Clairette du Languedoc appellation; source of higher-quality wines in Languedoc sub-appellations.

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Cabrieres red varieties?

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As is the case for all red Languedoc wines; these are made predominantly from Grenache; Syrah and Mourvedre.

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What is Gres de Montpellier?

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This village may append its name as a formal part of the Languedoc appellation title. Exclusively red wines produced from Grenache; Syrah and Mourvedre with some Carignan and Cinsaut (but not more than 30% of the blend).

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What is La Mejanelle?

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This village may append its name as a formal part of the Languedoc appellation title, producing only red wines from Grenache; Syrah and Mourvedre grapes.

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What is Montpeyroux?

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This village may append its name as a formal part of the Languedoc appellation title, only red wines; GSM.

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What is Pic Saint-Loup?

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This village may append its name as a formal part of the Languedoc appellation title and covers exclusively red and rosé wine made from Grenache; Syrah and Mourvedre. (at least 90%).

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Name grapes used for La Clape AOP red wines?

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Min. 70% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. Maximum 30% combined Carignan and Cinsault. Appellation is found in Languedoc, it used to be Languedoc AOP Geographic Designation but get promoted to full appellation in 2015.
No production of rose wines.

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Name grapes used for La Clape AOP white wines?

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Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc together make up 60% of the vineyard. Other accepted varieties include Clairette Blanc, Marsanne, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, Vermentino, Macabeu Blanc, Terret Blanc, and a maximum 10% Viognier.
Appellation is found in Languedoc, it used to be Languedoc AOP Geographic Designation but get promoted to full appellation in 2015.
No production of rose wines.

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Name 11 Corbières AOP „terroirs”?

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Corbières is Languedoc biggest AOC divided into 11 „terroirs” - which may add their names to that of the Corbieres appellation on labels. Montagne d’Alaric; Saint Victor; Fontfroide; Queribus; Boutenac; Termenès; Lézignan; Lagrasse; Sigean; Durban; Serviès.

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Name Corbières AOP white varieties?

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Small percentage of the total Corbières output produced from wide selection of varieties - most notably Bourboulenc; Grenache Blanc; and Maccabeu.

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Name two distinct “terroirs” of Fitou appellation?

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The clay-limestone soils of Fitou Maritime; i.e. coastal Fitou; are quite different from the arguably potentially more interesting schists of Fitou Montagneux; i.e. mountanious Fitou; 20 minutes drive inland.

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What is Minervois Noble?

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Sweet; white Minervois Noble does not have its own appellation. It is a golden sweet wine made from the same white grapes as its dry counterparts.
The grapes are picked when they have reached a high level of sweetness - either as a result of noble rot or by being dried out manually after picking.

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Name grapes used for Faugères AOP red and rose wines?

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Min. 50% combined Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Carignan. No grape may exceed 80% of the blend.
Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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Name grapes used for Faugères AOP white wine?

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30-70% Roussanne; max. 70% each Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, and Vermentino.
Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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Name grapes used for Saint-Chinian AOP red and rose wines?

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Principal varieties are Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, and Syrah.
Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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Name grapes used for Saint-Chinian AOP white wines?

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Grenache Blanc, plus Marsanne, Roussanne, and Vermentino.

Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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Name grapes used for Saint-Chinian Berlou AOP?

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Robust red wine appellation produced from GSM. Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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Name grapes used for Saint-Chinian Roquebrun AOP?

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Robust red wine appellation produced from GSM. Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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Name grapes used for Cabardes AOP?

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Small appellation for the red and rosé wines from Min. 40% combined Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot; min. 40% combined Grenache and Syrah. Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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Name grapes used for Malepere AOP?

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Red from: Min. 50% Merlot, min. 20% combined Cabernet Franc and Cot; plus Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Lladoner Pelut. Also production of rose from same varieties but min 50% Cabernet Franc.
Appellation is found in Languedoc.

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What is Cartagene?

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Vin de liqueur made by adding grape spirit to barely fermenting grape juice, produced in Languedoc region.
The grapes used to make these traditional wines are not regulated by appellation laws.

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Name grapes used for Cotes du Roussillon AOP red and rose wines?

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Principle Varieties: Min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah (min. 25% combined Mourvèdre and Syrah), and Carignan (max. 50%).
Accessory Varieties: Cinsault and Lladoner Pelut.

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Name grapes used for Cotes du Roussillon AOP white wines?

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Blanc: Min. 2 varieties (none may exceed 80%). Min. 50% combined Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, and Tourbat (Malvoisie du Roussillon);
Complementary Varieties: Grenache Gris, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Vermentino.

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Name grapes used for Côte du Roussillon “Les Aspres”?

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Tiny (50 ha) sub-region of the Cotes du Roussillon appellation reserved only for red wines produced from a minimum of three types of grapes; Principal Varieties: Min. 25% combined Mourvèdre (max. 50%) and Syrah (max. 50%); max. 50% Grenache.
Complementary Variety: max. 25% Carignan.

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Name grapes used for Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP?

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Only red wines that must be a blend of minimum three types of grapes: Grenache; Syrah; Mourvèdre; black Carignan.

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Name four villages that are permitted to add their names to Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP?

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Caramany; Latour de France; Lesquerde and Tautavel.

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Name grapes used for Collioure AOP red wines?

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Most important are powerful red wines produced from min. two varieties: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Carignan (same used for rose). The characteristics of the vintage determine what proportion of grapes become Collioure rather than Banyuls.
Appellation is found in Roussillon.

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Name grapes used for Collioure AOP white wines?

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Small amount of scented, particularly full, low-acid white wines produced from Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Macabeu, Marsanne, Roussanne, Tourbat (Malvoisie du Roussillon), and Vermentino.
Appellation is found in Roussillon.

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Name Roussillon VDN appellations?

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Roussillon makes 90 per cent of all of Frances VDN; and Rivesaltes is Frances most popular VDN by far. Others are Muscat de Rivesaltes; Banyuls; Banyls Grand Cru and Maury.

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Name different types of Rivesaltes AOP wines?

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Rivesaltes wines are produced in several forms; distinguished by their colors (the result of the grape varieties and ageing processes used to make them). These are Rosé; Grenat; Ambré (oxidative) and Tuilé (oxidative).
There is a fifth category; Hors d’Age; which can be claimed only by Ambre and Tuile wines aged (in glass; not oak) for at least five years before release onto the market comparing to three years for these two types.

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Name grapes used for Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP?

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Muscat Petits Grains and Muscat of Alexandria. Max. yield is 30hl/ha.

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What kind of wine is produced in Grand Roussillon AOP?

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Gran Roussillon is little-used Roussillon VDN appellation used effectively for declassified Rivesaltes. It may be any of the three colours and also comes in rancio form.
Principal Varieties: Grenache (Blanc, Gris, Noir), Tourbat (Malvoisie du Roussillon), and Macabeu.

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What is Rimage?

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Catalan word for vintage used especially for Banyuls rather as Colheita is used for port.

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What kind of wine is Maury AOP?

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Like Banyuls it is produced predominantly from Grenache Noir with a maximum yield of 30 hl/ha (1.7 tons/acre) and is almost invariably strong; sweet; red; and possibly rancio; having been aged in a variety of containers (cement; wood; glass) in a variety of conditions (hot; cold; humid or not).

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What is Sud de France?

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This is just a brand name that has been created to designate and promote food and wine products from the Languedoc-Roussillon.

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Name two subzones of Saint-Chinian AOP?

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Berlou, Roquebrun (both are for rouge wines only).

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Name grape variety used for Vin Doux Naturel Grenat where is found?

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Rivesaltes AOP, must be made from 100% Grenache Noir.

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What is Bonbonne?

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Large glass jar or carboy, also known as a demijohn, typically holding 25 l, used as a neutral container to store wine, vin doux naturel, or brandy, often after a period of wood ageing.

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What is mean Rancio?

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Imprecise tasting term used in many languages for a distinctive style of wine, often fortified wine or vin doux naturel, achieved by deliberately maderizing the wine by exposing it to oxygen and/or heat.

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Vin Doux Naturel Blanc “Muscat de Nöel” is produced where?

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Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP. Christmas wines that must be bottled no later than December 1 of the year of harvest.

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Where you can find Vin Doux Naturel “Rimage”?

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Banyuls AOP, Vintage-dated Rouge produced from Grenache.

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Name grape varieties used for production of white and ambre Banyls AOP?

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Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Macabeu, Tourbat (Malvoisie du Roussillon). This varieties together with Grenache noir are used for production of Rose.

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Name first French appellation to include that all grapes need to be organic?

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Les Baux de Provence AOP, but unsuccesfully.

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Name grapes used for Cotes de Provence white wines?

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Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sémillon, Vermentino.

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Name grapes used for Coteaux d Aix-en-Provence red wines?

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The roses and reds are made from a complex blend of Grenache; Syrah; Mourvedre; Cinsaut; and Counoise; with Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon permitted to constitute up to 30% of these blends combined.

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Name grapes used for Coteaux d Aix-en-Provence white wines?

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White wines are dominated by Vermentino (known locally as Rolle); which must represent at least half of any blend. Clairette; Grenache Blanc; Sauvignon Blanc and Ugni Blanc combined must make up no less than 30%; while Bourboulenc and Semillon may form whatever small proportion remains.

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Name Les Baux de Provence AOP red varieties?

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Grenache; Syrah; and Mourvèdre grapes; which must together make up at least 60 per cent of the blend; together with Cinsaut; Counoise; Carignan; and Cabernet Sauvignon (no more than 20 per cent of the total).

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Where is found and what grapes are used for Coteaux Varois AOP?

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90% of production is rose produced from Min. 80% combined Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. Same varieties used for production of rose wines. Appellation is found in Provence.

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What kind of wine is produced in Pierrevert AOP?

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Pierrevert boast some highest vineyards in France; reaching altitudes of around 1000m. Wines of all three colours are produced with rosé the most important. Thanks to the relative harshness of the climate, they are usually marked more by acidity than body. Grenache and Syrah are the dominant grapes. Appellation is found on border between Rhone and Provence.

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Name white grapes of Bellet AOP?

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The scented; full-bodied whites made from the local Rolle grapes with some Chardonnay and occasionally Bourboulenc are the appellation’s most distinctive wines.
Appellation is found in Provence.

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Name grapes used for Bellet AOP red and rose wines?

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Min. 60% combined Braquet and Fuella Nera. Appellation is found in Provence.

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What kind of wines is produced in Palette AOP?

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Miniature appellation of just 43 ha. White wines: Picardin (Araignan), Clairette, Bourboulenc. Red and rose: Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.
Appellation is found in Provence.

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Name grapes used for Bandol AOP white wines?

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A small quantity of white Bandol is made from Bourboulenc, Clairette, and Ugni Blanc with a maximum of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, but little of it escapes the region’s fish restaurants.
Appellation is found in Provence.

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Name grapes used for production of Ajaccio AOP wines?

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For red and rose wines: Min. 60% combined Sciaccarello (Mammolo) (min. 40%), Nielluccio, Barbaroux (Barbarossa), and Vermentino which is also main ingridient for white wines.

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Name grapes used for (Vin de) Corse AOP?

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These generic appellation tend to be Corsica’s least distinguished AC wines; although Nielluccio; Sciacarello; and Grenache must represent at least 50 per cent of any red or rosé; while whites must be at least 75 per cent Vermentino.

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Name grapes used for (Vin de) Corse AOP?

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Some of Corsica’s best dry white wines are produced here from Vermentino grape. For red and rose: Min. 50% combined Grenache, Nielluccio, and Sciaccarello (Mammolo).

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What kind of wine is produced in Muscat du Cap Corse AOP?

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Vin Doux Naturel Blanc:Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc. Grapes are picked at between 14 and 15% potential alcohol and made, by the addition of alcohol at an early stage of fermentation, into a relatively elegant sweet wine.
Appellation is found in Corsica.

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What kind of grape is Sciacarello?

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Specialty of the French island of Corsica although it is also found in central Italy under the name Mammolo. The grape variety is capable of producing deep-flavoured if not necessarily deep-coloured reds and fine rosés.

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What kind of wine is produced in Pecharmant AOP?

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Only red wines considered a step up in quality from the rustic red wines of Bergerac. Merlot (main variety); Malbec; Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What kind of wine is produced in Rosette AOP?

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Small; sweet white wine appellation in the Bergerac region made from Semillon; Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What is mean Tries successives?

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Multiple passes (tries successives) are made through a vineyard; during which only the very ripest grapes; and those affected by botrytis; are picked. Think Sauternes.

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Where you can find what means “In Monte Revelationem” (on the mountain I had a revelation)?

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AOC approval for Montravel wine is only given once the wine is bottled in a personalized bottle engraved with the words In Monte Revelationem.

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What kind of wine is produced in Cotes de Montravel AOP?

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Sweet white wines from Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon and Muscadelle. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What kind of wine is produced in Haut-Montravel AOP?

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The area is traditionally a source of sweet white wines from Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon and Muscadelle but the presence of Botrytis cinerea is what makes Haut-Montravel wines the sweetest in the region, almost non existent production.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What kind of wine is produced in Cotes de Duras AOP?

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Merlot-based reds account for the majority of the appellation’s output; although rose and white (dry and sweet) wines are also produced. Varieties are same as in other surrounding appellations.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What grapes are used for Cotes du Marmandais AOP red wines?

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Cabernet Sauvigon; Cabernet Franc and Merlot are the dominant varieties and are permitted to form a maximum 75% of a finished wine.
The other authorised varieties set the Cotes du Marmandais apart from Bordeaux. They include the local grapes Abouriou; Cot ( the local name for Malbec) and Fer; as well as - surprisingly - the eastern French varieties Gamay and Syrah.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What grapes are used for Cotes du Marmandais AOP white wines?

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Sauvignon Blanc makes up the majority of the fresh; crisp white wines produced in the Cotes du Marmandais; but also may be accompanied by up to 30% of Muscadelle; Ugni Blanc and Semillon. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Buzet AOP red and rose wines?

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The gravels and clays of these inland hills are planted with classic red Bordeaux vine varieties Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc; and; especially; Merlot. The average Buzet is given much more sophisticated élevage (use of new oak) than the average Bordeaux AC; without an enormous price differential.
Dry, fruity and gently perfumed rose are mostly CF.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What kind of wine is produced in Buzet AOP white wines?

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Small production of crisp whites (Semillon; SB; and Muscadelle).

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What kind of wine is produced in Brulhois AOP?

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Very small appellation for red and rosé wines. Tannat; Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the key grape varieties; producing a robust; tannic style of red wine. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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What kind of wine is produced in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOP?

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This sweet wine appellation made from passerillé grapes; cover the exact same viticultural area as Madiran AC. Late-harvested dessert wines made from various combinations of Petit Courbu; Petit Manseng; Gros Manseng; Courbu Blanc; Arrufiac and no more than 10 % of Sauvignon Blanc.
Dry wines from same varieties are produced under Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec AOP title.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Saint-Mont AOP red and rose wines?

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Min. 60% Tannat, Min. 20% combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Fer. Accessory Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Merlot. Appellation is found in South-West France. Tannat intended for Rouge production must be harvested by hand.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Saint-Mont AOP white wines?

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Min. 50% Gros Manseng. Min. 20% combined Arrufiac and Petit Courbu. Accessory Varieties: Courbu, Petit Manseng. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Béarn AOP red wines?

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Characterful reds (often very similar to Madiran) and some firm rosés are made with up to 60 per cent Tannat grapes blended with Cabernet Franc; Cabernet Sauvignon; Fer; Manseng Noir. 
Appellation is found in South-West France.
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Name grapes used for Béarn AOP white wines?

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Very rare; tangy white wines may be made from such classic south west white grape varieties as Manseng; Petit Courbu; Lauzet; Camaralet (as in Jurançon); which together with Raffiat de Moncade (as well as Sauvignon); are conserved in the letter of the appellation law if not in the reality of the vineyard. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Fronton AOP wines?

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This appellation is distinguished by its local red grape variety the Négrette; which must constitute 50 to 70 per cent of the appellation’s reds; complimentary grape varieties are usually Fer; Syrah; and the Cabernets.
Small production of white wine from Mauzac. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Gaillac AOP red and rose wines?

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Duras; Fer Servadou and Syrah; which together must comprise at least 60% of the final blend. Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc and Merlot are also permitted for use; albeit in minor proportions. Small quantities of Gamay are also allowed and this variety is used in 100% for primeu wines made by carbonic maceration.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Gaillac AOP white wines?

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Len de l’El; Mauzac and Muscadelle; complemented by small quantities of Ondenc and Sauvignon Blanc. Also production of Mousseux Blanc - traditional method (same varieties as blanc) and Méthode Ancestrale (Mauzac and Mauzac Rosé).
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Gaillac vendanges tardives?

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Sweet vendanges tardives stickies typically rely on Len de l’El and Ondenc.

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What kind of wine is Gaillac Perlé?

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About a third of all white grapes; and much of the Mauzac; is vinified as a slightly sparkling wine sold as Gaillac Perlé.

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What is Vin de Voile?

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Vin jaune style of wine; the voile or veil being that of the film-forming yeast responsible.

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What kind of wine is produced in Gaillac Premieres Cotes AOP?

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Appellation for high-quality only dry white which should theoretically be made from grapes harvested at higher ripeness levels than its equivalent produced under the standard Gaillac title. The appellation laws state that the grapes are not considered sufficiently mature until their juice has a sugar level of at least 178 grams per liter. This figure sits at 170 g/l for standard Gaillac blanc. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name Gaillac Premieres Cotes AOP varieties ?

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Min. 50% combined Mauzac, Mauzac Rosé, Len de l’El, and Muscadelle; plus max. 50% combined Sauvignon Blanc and Ondenc.

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Name grapes used for Irouléguy AOP red wines?

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The local Tannat grape is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc for light; crisp reds and much of the wine produced is a fragrant; relatively substantial rosé in this Basque country appellation.

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Name grapes used for Irouléguy AOP white wines?

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Distinctively fragrant white wine from Petit Courbu; Gros Manseng; and Petit Manseng.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name Jurancon AOP three styles of wine?

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Regular Jurançon (sweet); Jurançon Vendanges Tardives (very sweet) and Jurançon Sec (dry). Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name Jurancon AOP varieties?

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Its wines are exclusively white; and are made principally from Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng with support of the local Petit Courbu; and a little local Camaralet and Lauzet.

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Name grapes used for Jurancon Sec AOP?

A

Gros Manseng is chiefly responsible for Jurançon Sec; the more common dry but strongly flavoured.

89
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Name grapes used for Jurancon AOP?

A

Petit Manseng is the main variety; grapes are partially dried on the vine which in some years may not be harvested until December; at a maximum yield of 40 hl/ha but often much less. Several tries are made through the vineyard (two are mandatory).

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Name grapes used for Marcillac AOP?

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Main variety is Fer; or Mansois as it is known locally. No other appellation uses Fer as the key grape variety. Small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot and Prunelard are also allowed in the blend to tame Fer’s tannic nature; although in practice; most Marcillac wines are 100% Fer.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Estaing AOP red wines?

A

Fer and Gamay must contribute at least 50% of the red wines; which are also permitted to contain Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc and a collection of other obscure local varieties.
Rosés must be predominantly Gamay.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Estaing AOP white wines?

A

Mauzac and Chenin Blanc.

93
Q

Name grapes used for Entraygues - Le Fel AOP?

A

Another ancient but tiny French wine appellation whose wines are rarely seen abroad. Same varieties as Estaing. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Coteaux du Quercy AOP?

A

Only red and rose wines produced from 40-60% Cabernet Franc, max. 25% Cot, max. 25% Merlot, max. 25% Tannat, max. 10% Gamay.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Côtes de Millau AOP white wines?

A

Blanc: Min. 50% Chenin Blanc and min. 10% Mauzac.

96
Q

Name grapes used for Côtes de Millau AOP rose wines?

A

Min. 50% Gamay, the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, Duras, Fer, Syrah.

97
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Name grapes used for Côtes de Millau AOP red wines?

A

(Min. 30% each): Gamay and Syrah. 10-30% Cabernet Sauvignon. (Max. 20% each): Fer and Duras. Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Saint-Sardos AOP wines?

A

Only red and rose wines produced from Min. 40% Syrah and min. 20% Tannat. Accessory Varieties: Cabernet Franc and a max. 15% Merlot.
Appellation is found in South-West France.

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Name grapes used for Tursan AOP red and rose wines?

A

Principal Varieties (20-60% each): Cabernet Franc and Tannat. Appellation is found in South-West France.

100
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Name grapes used for Tursan AOP white wines?

A

Principal Varieties (20-60% each): Baroque and Gros Manseng. Appellation is found in South-West France.

101
Q

Name two Basque AOP located in France?

A

Béarn AOP and Irouléguy AOP.

102
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What kind of soil is found in Crozes-Hermitage?

A

North of the town of Tain L’Hermitage is a warmth-retaining granite bedrock which produces richer; more complex wines; eastern areas has clay and limestone soils; while the southern areas closer to the river are set on alluvial soils

103
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Other notable Hermitage climates?

A

Beaume(s); Maison Blanche; Péléat; Les Murets; Rocoule; La Croix; and Les Signeaux.

104
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Name four Cornas lieux-dits?

A

La Côte; Les Chaillot; Les Reynards;and Les Mazards.

105
Q

Chapoutiers Chante Alouette Hermitage is produced from which grape?

A

Marsanne

106
Q

Name grapes used for Duché d Uzès AOP red wines?

A

Min. 40% Syrah, min. 20% Grenache Noir, plus Carignan, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre

107
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Name grapes used for Duché d Uzès AOP white wines?

A

Min. 40% Viognier, min. 30% Grenache Blanc, plus Clairette, Ugni Blanc, and a max. 20% combined Roussanne, Marsanne, and Vermentino

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Name grapes used for Duché d Uzès AOP rose wines?

A

Min. 50% Grenache Noir, min. 20% Syrah, plus Carignan, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre

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Name Château-Grillet AOP owner?

A

Neyret-Gachet (sold to François Pinault in 2011)

CMS Advanced France 2016 (6 decks)

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