Southern France

Question 1

Climate

Answer 1

Warm mediterranean. Warm summers, mild winters, low rainfall level. Strong wind Mistral

Question 2

Soil

Answer 2

Vineyards at the foothill: less fertile, well drained

Question 3

Black grapes

Answer 3

Grenache and Syrah.
Carignan: high tannin, acidity and colour. Lack of fruit
Cinsault: Rose
Mouvedre: in blends. Adds richness, colour and complexity
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon: IGT wines

Question 4

White grapes

Answer 4

Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

Viognier

Question 5

Name the sub-regions within Languedoc

Answer 5

Cote du Roussillon, fitou, Corbieres, Minervois and Picpoul de Pinet

Question 6

Viticulture

Answer 6

Machineharvest

Question 7

Winemakning

Answer 7

mordern equiment, oxygen management, old and new oak. Semi-carbonic maceration (Carignan)

Question 8

Style

Answer 8

It diffucult to discribe a typical style of wine. In the more northern (cooler) Syrah works well (finesse, lighter tannins) Warmer areas Mouvedre (greater body, meaty, gamey)
The best wines are full-bodied, concentrated spicy red fruit, often with oak.
Many IGP wines are made here. Large volumes of ripe, fruity wines.