Southern France 18.09.2023 Flashcards
What is the difference in Bergerac and Cotes de Bergerac wines?
Cotes de Bergerac also makes sweet white wines and must contain additional 0.5% min alcohol11% for whites and 11.5% for reds
Which AOP makes the best reds in Bergerac regions
Pecharmant -red wine only AOP, bordeaux varieties
What are the sweet wine appellations in Bergerac regions
Monbazillac
Sausignac
Rosette
Haut Montravel
Cotes de Montravel
What are the min RS and max yield permitted in Monbazillac
Blanc: 45 g/l
SGN: 85 g/l
Max Yield: 30hl/ha
What is the difference between the wines of Montravel and Cotes de Montravel or Haut Montravel
Montravel makes dry white and red wines while the other two make only sweet white wines
All use Bordeaux grapes
Which river passes through Cahors region
Lot river
What is the min percentage of Tannat required in Madiran AOP
50%
Which other AOP in south west france except Madiran asks for min 50% Tannat in the blends
Bearn AOP (min 50% for red and rose wines mandated)
Which is the main white grape required in white wines of Bearn AOP
Raffiat de Moncade
What kind of wines are produced in Irouleguy AOP
White wines from Manseng and Courbu varieties
Rose and red from Cabernet Franc and Tannat mainly
Which appellation in South west produces sparkling wines
Gaillac AOP
What is the min % of Fer required in the wines of Marcillac AOP
Min 80%(Encepagement specifies plantings of min 90%)
What kind of wines are produced in Buzet and Cotes de Duras AOP
Bordeaux style white, red and rose wines
Which AOP encompasses both sectors of Fitou AOP
Corbieres AOP
What kind of wines are produced in Cabardes AOP
Rose and Red wines from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, with Grenache and Syrah
What kind of wines are produced in Malepere AOP
Rose and red wines
Reds with min 40% Merlot and a combined min 20% of Cabernet Franc and Cot, with other bordeaux and mediterranean red grapes
Rose with min 40% Cabernet Franc and the rest
What are the subregions of St Chinian AOP
Berlou, Roquebrun (both are for rouge wines only)
What are the key blending rules in Languedoc AOP
Min 2 varieties with max 80% of any single variety allowed
What kind of wines are produced in Terrases du Larzac
Red wines, with min 3 grape varieties. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignan dominate
What are the fortified wine appellations of Languedoc
Muscat de Mireval
Muscat d Lunel
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Muscat de Frontignan
What is the min RS required in fortified wines of Languedoc
Muscat de Mireval and Lunel - 110g/l
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois - 125g/l
Muscat de Frontignan VDN - 110g/l,
VDL 185g/l
What is the min RS needed in Rivesaltes wines
45g/l
What are the vintage dated VDN rouge in Banyuls called
Rimage
What is the difference in Banyuls traditionnel and Banyuls Grand Cru wines
Banyuls Grand Cru must have min 75% grenache (50% for traditionnel)
Min 30 months ageing in barrel before release
Which Languedoc AOP can produce Muscat de Noel
Muscat de St Jean de MinervoisMuscat de Lunel
What is the name of the hourglass bottle used in Provence
Skittle
What are the varieties permitted for max 5% in Provence, to counter climate change
Agiorgitiko, Calabrese, Moschofilero, Verdejo, Xinomavro
What are the subzones of Cotes de Provence AOP
Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Pierrefeu (added in 2013), Notre-Dame des Anges (added 2019)
What are the blending rules and max yield permitted in Provence
Blend of min 2 varieties
Côtes de Provence: 55 hl/ha
Côtes de Provence with Subzone Designation: 50 hl/ha
Côtes de Provence “Pierrefeu”: 45 hl/ha (rouge), 50 hl/ha (rosé)
Which subzone of Provence permits White wines
La Londe
What is the max yield and min alc in Bandol
Max 40hl/ha
Min 11.5% for white and Rose
Min 12% for Red
Manual harvest only
What is the min ageing required in Bandol
White and Rose - min 6 months (March 1)
Red wines - Min 18 months in wood
Name 5 GC estates of Provence
(23 orginally, now 18)est. 1955
Château Minuty (MH)
Château Sainte-Roseline
Château Sainte Marguerite (PRG)
Domaine de la Clapière
Domaine de l’Aumérade
Clos Cibonne
Domaine de Rimaurescq
Domaine de Castel Roubine
Château du Galoupet (MH)
Château de Saint-Martin
Château de Saint-Maur
Clos Mireille (LR)
Château de Selle (LR)
Château de Brégançon
Domaine de Mauvanne
Domaine de la Croix
Domaine du Noyer
Domaine du Jas d’Esclans (vineyards with MH)
Which famous estate located within Les Beaux de Provence is famous for it’s Cabernet Sauvignon blend and does not use the appellation?
Domaine de Trevallon
What are the principal red grape varieties grown in Bellet AOP
Braquet and Fuella Nera
Which famous producer is best known for his wines in Palette AOP
Chateau Simone
Who is the famous producer of Coteaux Varois who releases his wines as IGP
Domaines de Triennes (owned by Aubert de Villaine and jacques Seysses)
What is the other name for Sciacarello
Mammolo
Which AOP in Corsica makes white wines from 100% Vermentino and red wines from 90% Nielluccio
Patrimonio AOP
Which AOP in Corsica makes majorly Sciacarello (Mammolo) based red wines
Ajaccio AOP
