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1
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What AOP in the South of France is dedicated to 90% dry rose production?

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Cotes de Provence AOP

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True or false: Blending of white and red grapes in NOT an approved method of rose production in Cotes de Provence or anywhere else in France.

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True

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What does the term Saignage refer to?

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A process of rose production where the grapes are given a short amount of skin contact to achieve the wines color.

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What are the main varietals in the Cotes de Provence AOP

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Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tibouren

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True or False: Rose from Cotes de Provence must be blended with at least 2 of the allowable varieties.

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True

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What are the 5 Sub-zones of Cotes de Provence?

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Pierrefeu, Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, Notre-Dame des Anges, and La Londe, the last of which also permits white wines.

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What are the main red grapes of Bandol AOP?

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Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, and to a lesser extent Syrah, and Carignan.

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What is the Minimum required amount of Mourvedre that must be in Bandol AOP

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A Minimum 50% Mourvedre

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What Varietal makes up the white wines of Bandol AOP?

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Clairette

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10
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What is the minimum required amount of time red Bandol must spend in Barrel before release?

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18 Months

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Name a producer of Bandol AOP?

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Domaine Tempier

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What are the main grapes of Cote d’Aix-en-Provence AOP?

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Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault

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What are the main white grapes of Cote d’Aix-en-Provence AOP?

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Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Vermentino, Roussanne

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When did Cote d’Aix-en-Provence add White wines to their law?

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2011

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When was the region of Les Baux-de-Provence elevated to AOC Status?

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1995

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What grape is increasingly being used to produce the white wines of Bellet AOP?

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Rolle (Italian Vermentino)

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What are the mainly used white grapes of Cassis AOP?

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Clairette and Marsanne

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Name a Producer of Note from Pellet AOP?

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Chateau Simone

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When was Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP granted an appellation for red white and rose wines?

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1993

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20
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When did Cotes de Provence AOP first publish a ranking of grande cru classe estates?
How many estates were classified?

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1955, 23 estates classified

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21
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What are the 8 AOP’s of Provence?

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Cotes de Provence AOP, Bandol AOP, Cotes d’Aix-en-Provence AOP, Les Baux-de-Provence AOP, Cassis AOP, Pellet AOP, Bellet AOP, and Coteaux Varois de Provence AOP

22
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What are 3 indigenous grapes to Corsica?

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Nielluccio (a variant of Sangiovese) Sciacarello and Vermentino

23
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What are the main grapes used for red Vin de Corse AOP?

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Nielluccio, Sciacarello, Grenache, and Barbarossa

24
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What are the main varieties used for white Vin de Corse AOP?

A

Vermentino and Ugni Blanc

25
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What are the two communal appellations of Corsica?

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Ajaccio AOP and Patrimonio AOP

26
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What AOP on Corsica makes Vin doux Naturel fortified Wines?

A

Muscat du Cap Corse AOP

27
Q

What Varietal usually dominates the red blends of Fitou AOP in western Langeudoc?

A

Carignan

28
Q

What is the overarching classification for the entire Languedoc-Roussillion region?

A

Pays d’Oc IGP

29
Q

What percentage of Grenache Noir must be used for Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?

A

75%

30
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What percentage of Grenache Noir must be used for Banyuls AOP fortified wines.

A

50%

31
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How long must Banyuls spend in barrel to be labeled grand cru?

A

30 Months

32
Q

What are the 4 styles of Rivesaltes?

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Ambre- Amber
Grenat- Red
Tuile- Tawny
Rose- Pink

33
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How are the styles of Ambre and Tuile Rivesaltes aged?

A

Aged in an oxidative environment until at least March 1 of the third year following the harvest.

34
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How is Grenat Rivesaltes aged?

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Aged reductively for 1 year, and must be bottled before June 30 of the second year.

35
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What does a Rivesaltes labeled hors d’age mean?

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Aged for a minimum of 5 years

36
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What is the encepagement for Rivesaltes AOP

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Grenache (Noir, Gris, Blanc) Maccebeo, Tourbat, Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat a Petits Grains

37
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What is Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP?

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Rivesaltes made using only muscat of Alexandria and Muscat a petits grains.

38
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What is Cremant de Limoux AOP?

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A method traditional sparking AOP in Languedoc.

39
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What Varietals are used for Cremant de Limoux AOP

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A Maximum 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.

40
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What grape dominates the red wines of Limoux AOP?

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Merlot

41
Q

What Geographical feature influences Burgerac AOP

A

The Dordogne River

42
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What is the minimum alowable amount of Malbec for Cahors AOP?
What other Varietals are permitted?

A

Minimum 70% Malbec with Tannat, and Merlot

43
Q

What is Blanquette de Limoux?

A

A method traditional sparking made from 90% Mauzac.

44
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What 2 Mountain ranges border Languedoc-Roussillon?

A

The Pyrenees to the South-west and the Cevennes Mountains in the North (Part of the Masstif Central)

45
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Name a producer of note from Languedoc-Roussillon?

A

Mas de Daumas Gassac

46
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How are Vin du Naturels Fortified?

A

By adding clear brandy (grape spirits) in order to stop fermentation early.

47
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What Fortified wine is noted for being an excellent pairing for chocolate and chocolate desserts?

A

Banyuls, thanks to its lighter texture and flavors of coffee, chestnut and mocha.

48
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What named wind helps to cool the vines and prevent rot in Provence.

A

Le Mistral

49
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What are the crus of Languedoc?

A

Corbieres-Boutenac, Minervois La Livinere, St.-Chinian Roquebrun, and St.-Chinian Berlou.

50
Q

Name 4 leading appellation designated wines of Languedoc?

A

Corbiers
Faugeres
Minervois
Picpoul de Pinet

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