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Question 1

What is Cabrieres?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Cabrieres red varieties?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is Gres de Montpellier?

Answer 3

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).

Question 4

What is La Mejanelle?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

What is Montpeyroux?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is Pic Saint-Loup?

Answer 6

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%).

Question 7

Name grapes used for La Clape AOP red wines?

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Name grapes used for La Clape AOP white wines?

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

Name 11 Corbières AOP „terroirs”?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Name Corbières AOP white varieties?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Name two distinct “terroirs” of Fitou appellation?

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

What is Minervois Noble?

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Name grapes used for Faugères AOP red and rose wines?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Name grapes used for Faugères AOP white wine?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Name grapes used for Saint-Chinian AOP white wines?

Answer 16

Grenache Blanc, plus Marsanne, Roussanne, and Vermentino.

Appellation is found in Languedoc.

Question 17

Name grapes used for Saint-Chinian Berlou AOP?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Name grapes used for Saint-Chinian Roquebrun AOP?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Name grapes used for Cabardes AOP?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Name grapes used for Malepere AOP?

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

What is Cartagene?

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Name grapes used for Cotes du Roussillon AOP white wines?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

Name grapes used for Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOP?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Caramany; Latour de France; Lesquerde and Tautavel.

Question 27

Name grapes used for Collioure AOP red wines?

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

Name grapes used for Collioure AOP white wines?

Answer 28

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.

Question 29

Name Roussillon VDN appellations?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Name different types of Rivesaltes AOP wines?

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

Name grapes used for Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What kind of wine is produced in Grand Roussillon AOP?

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

What is Rimage?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

What kind of wine is Maury AOP?

Answer 34

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).

Question 35

What is Sud de France?

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Name two subzones of Saint-Chinian AOP?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

What is Bonbonne?

Answer 38

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.

Question 39

What is mean Rancio?

Answer 39

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.

Question 40

Vin Doux Naturel Blanc "Muscat de Nöel" is produced where?

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Where you can find Vin Doux Naturel "Rimage"?

Answer 41

Banyuls AOP, Vintage-dated Rouge produced from Grenache.

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Les Baux de Provence AOP, but unsuccesfully.

Question 44

Name grapes used for Cotes de Provence white wines?

Answer 44

Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sémillon, Vermentino.

Question 45

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

Answer 45

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.

Question 46

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

Answer 46

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.

Question 47

Name Les Baux de Provence AOP red varieties?

Answer 47

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).

Question 48

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

Answer 48

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.

Question 49

What kind of wine is produced in Pierrevert AOP?

Answer 49

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.

Question 50

Name white grapes of Bellet AOP?

Answer 50

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.

Question 51

Name grapes used for Bellet AOP red and rose wines?

Answer 51

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

Question 52

What kind of wines is produced in Palette AOP?

Answer 52

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

Question 53

Name grapes used for Bandol AOP white wines?

Answer 53

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.

Question 54

Name grapes used for production of Ajaccio AOP wines?

Answer 54

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.

Question 55

Name grapes used for (Vin de) Corse AOP?

Answer 55

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.

Question 56

Name grapes used for (Vin de) Corse AOP?

Answer 56

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).

Question 57

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

Answer 57

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.

Question 58

What kind of grape is Sciacarello?

Answer 58

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.

Question 59

What kind of wine is produced in Pecharmant AOP?

Answer 59

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.

Question 60

What kind of wine is produced in Rosette AOP?

Answer 60

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

Question 61

What is mean Tries successives?

Answer 61

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.

Question 62

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

Answer 62

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

Question 63

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

Answer 63

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

Question 64

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

Answer 64

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.

Question 65

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

Answer 65

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.

Question 66

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

Answer 66

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.

Question 67

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

Answer 67

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.

Question 68

Name grapes used for Buzet AOP red and rose wines?

Answer 68

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.

Question 69

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

Answer 69

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

Question 70

What kind of wine is produced in Brulhois AOP?

Answer 70

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.

Question 71

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

Answer 71

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.

Question 72

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

Answer 72

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.

Question 73

Name grapes used for Saint-Mont AOP white wines?

Answer 73

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

Question 74

Name grapes used for Béarn AOP red wines?

Answer 74

``` 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. ```

Question 75

Name grapes used for Béarn AOP white wines?

Answer 75

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.

Question 76

Name grapes used for Fronton AOP wines?

Answer 76

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.

Question 77

Name grapes used for Gaillac AOP red and rose wines?

Answer 77

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.

Question 78

Name grapes used for Gaillac AOP white wines?

Answer 78

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.

Question 79

Name grapes used for Gaillac vendanges tardives?

Answer 79

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

Question 80

What kind of wine is Gaillac Perlé?

Answer 80

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

Question 81

What is Vin de Voile?

Answer 81

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

Question 82

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

Answer 82

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.

Question 83

Name Gaillac Premieres Cotes AOP varieties ?

Answer 83

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

Question 84

Name grapes used for Irouléguy AOP red wines?

Answer 84

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.

Question 85

Name grapes used for Irouléguy AOP white wines?

Answer 85

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

Question 86

Name Jurancon AOP three styles of wine?

Answer 86

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

Question 87

Name Jurancon AOP varieties?

Answer 87

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.

Question 88

Name grapes used for Jurancon Sec AOP?

Answer 88

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

Question 89

Name grapes used for Jurancon AOP?

Answer 89

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).

Question 90

Name grapes used for Marcillac AOP?

Answer 90

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.

Question 91

Name grapes used for Estaing AOP red wines?

Answer 91

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.

Question 92

Name grapes used for Estaing AOP white wines?

Answer 92

Mauzac and Chenin Blanc.

Question 93

Name grapes used for Entraygues - Le Fel AOP?

Answer 93

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

Question 94

Name grapes used for Coteaux du Quercy AOP?

Answer 94

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.

Question 95

Name grapes used for Côtes de Millau AOP white wines?

Answer 95

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

Question 96

Name grapes used for Côtes de Millau AOP rose wines?

Answer 96

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

Question 97

Name grapes used for Côtes de Millau AOP red wines?

Answer 97

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

Question 98

Name grapes used for Saint-Sardos AOP wines?

Answer 98

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.

Question 99

Name grapes used for Tursan AOP red and rose wines?

Answer 99

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

Question 100

Name grapes used for Tursan AOP white wines?

Answer 100

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

Question 101

Name two Basque AOP located in France?

Answer 101

Béarn AOP and Irouléguy AOP.

Question 102

What kind of soil is found in Crozes-Hermitage?

Answer 102

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

Question 103

Other notable Hermitage climates?

Answer 103

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

Question 104

Name four Cornas lieux-dits?

Answer 104

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

Question 105

Chapoutiers Chante Alouette Hermitage is produced from which grape?

Answer 105

Marsanne

Question 106

Name grapes used for Duché d Uzès AOP red wines?

Answer 106

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

Question 107

Name grapes used for Duché d Uzès AOP white wines?

Answer 107

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

Question 108

Name grapes used for Duché d Uzès AOP rose wines?

Answer 108

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

Question 109

Name Château-Grillet AOP owner?

Answer 109

Neyret-Gachet (sold to François Pinault in 2011)