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Southern France 18.09.2023 Flashcards

1
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What is the difference in Bergerac and Cotes de Bergerac wines?

A

Cotes de Bergerac also makes sweet white wines and must contain additional 0.5% min alcohol11% for whites and 11.5% for reds

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2
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Which AOP makes the best reds in Bergerac regions

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Pecharmant -red wine only AOP, bordeaux varieties

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3
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What are the sweet wine appellations in Bergerac regions

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Monbazillac
Sausignac
Rosette
Haut Montravel
Cotes de Montravel

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4
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What are the min RS and max yield permitted in Monbazillac

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Blanc: 45 g/l
SGN: 85 g/l
Max Yield: 30hl/ha

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5
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What is the difference between the wines of Montravel and Cotes de Montravel or Haut Montravel

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Montravel makes dry white and red wines while the other two make only sweet white wines
All use Bordeaux grapes

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6
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Which river passes through Cahors region

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Lot river

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7
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What is the min percentage of Tannat required in Madiran AOP

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50%

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8
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Which other AOP in south west france except Madiran asks for min 50% Tannat in the blends

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Bearn AOP (min 50% for red and rose wines mandated)

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9
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Which is the main white grape required in white wines of Bearn AOP

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Raffiat de Moncade

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10
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What kind of wines are produced in Irouleguy AOP

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White wines from Manseng and Courbu varieties
Rose and red from Cabernet Franc and Tannat mainly

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11
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Which appellation in South west produces sparkling wines

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Gaillac AOP

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12
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What is the min % of Fer required in the wines of Marcillac AOP

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Min 80%(Encepagement specifies plantings of min 90%)

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13
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What kind of wines are produced in Buzet and Cotes de Duras AOP

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Bordeaux style white, red and rose wines

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14
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Which AOP encompasses both sectors of Fitou AOP

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Corbieres AOP

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15
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What kind of wines are produced in Cabardes AOP

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Rose and Red wines from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, with Grenache and Syrah

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16
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What kind of wines are produced in Malepere AOP

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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

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17
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What are the subregions of St Chinian AOP

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Berlou, Roquebrun (both are for rouge wines only)

18
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What are the key blending rules in Languedoc AOP

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Min 2 varieties with max 80% of any single variety allowed

19
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What kind of wines are produced in Terrases du Larzac

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Red wines, with min 3 grape varieties. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignan dominate

20
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What are the fortified wine appellations of Languedoc

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Muscat de Mireval
Muscat d Lunel
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Muscat de Frontignan

21
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What is the min RS required in fortified wines of Languedoc

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Muscat de Mireval and Lunel - 110g/l
Muscat de St Jean de Minervois - 125g/l
Muscat de Frontignan VDN - 110g/l,
VDL 185g/l

22
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What is the min RS needed in Rivesaltes wines

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45g/l

23
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What are the vintage dated VDN rouge in Banyuls called

A

Rimage

24
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What is the difference in Banyuls traditionnel and Banyuls Grand Cru wines

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Banyuls Grand Cru must have min 75% grenache (50% for traditionnel)
Min 30 months ageing in barrel before release

25
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Which Languedoc AOP can produce Muscat de Noel

A

Muscat de St Jean de MinervoisMuscat de Lunel

26
Q

What is the name of the hourglass bottle used in Provence

A

Skittle

27
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What are the varieties permitted for max 5% in Provence, to counter climate change

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Agiorgitiko, Calabrese, Moschofilero, Verdejo, Xinomavro

28
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What are the subzones of Cotes de Provence AOP

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Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Pierrefeu (added in 2013), Notre-Dame des Anges (added 2019)

29
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What are the blending rules and max yield permitted in Provence

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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)

30
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Which subzone of Provence permits White wines

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La Londe

31
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What is the max yield and min alc in Bandol

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Max 40hl/ha
Min 11.5% for white and Rose
Min 12% for Red
Manual harvest only

32
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What is the min ageing required in Bandol

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White and Rose - min 6 months (March 1)
Red wines - Min 18 months in wood

33
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Name 5 GC estates of Provence

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(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)

34
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Which famous estate located within Les Beaux de Provence is famous for it’s Cabernet Sauvignon blend and does not use the appellation?

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Domaine de Trevallon

35
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What are the principal red grape varieties grown in Bellet AOP

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Braquet and Fuella Nera

36
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Which famous producer is best known for his wines in Palette AOP

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Chateau Simone

37
Q

Who is the famous producer of Coteaux Varois who releases his wines as IGP

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Domaines de Triennes (owned by Aubert de Villaine and jacques Seysses)

38
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What is the other name for Sciacarello

A

Mammolo

39
Q

Which AOP in Corsica makes white wines from 100% Vermentino and red wines from 90% Nielluccio

A

Patrimonio AOP

40
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Which AOP in Corsica makes majorly Sciacarello (Mammolo) based red wines

A

Ajaccio AOP

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