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Southern France Flashcards

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What is the climate of S France

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Warm mediterranean. Summer temps of 30 C + Mild winters. Low rainfall esp in growing season

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What are some of the best areas for growing quality grapes in S France

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The inland regions in the foothills of the surrounding mountains are somewhat cooler with less fertile well drained soils

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What 2 winds are a factor in S France and where do they blow

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Mistral is the north wind that blows through the Rhone valley
Tramontane blows through the gap between the Massif Central and the Pyrenees.

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What is the biggest problem for growing grapes in S France. What problem does the region experience less of than any other place in France

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Drought. Disease Pressure

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What are the main black grapes of S France

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Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Cabernet, Merlot

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What is the profile of Carignan

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High in color, tannin and acid but lacks finesse and fruit

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How are S France wines made from the international varietals Cabernet and Merlot labelled

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Pays D’Oc

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In S France what winemaking technique can play an important part in softening the tannins of Carignan

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Carbonic Maceration

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What are the 2 most widely planted white grapes in S France and what designation of wines are they used for

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Chardonnay and SB are used for IGP wines

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In addition to Chardonnay and SB what other white grapes are planted in S France

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Viognier, Muscat, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Mauzac, Maccabeu, Rolle, Clairette

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Where specifically in S France are the local varietals of Picpoul, Mauzac, Maccabeu, Rolle and Clairette grown

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Picpoul - Pinet
Mauzac - Limoux
Maccabeu - Roussillon
Rolle - Provence
Clairette - Languedoc and Provence
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In S France what is Muscat used for. What is the profile of Grenache blanc

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Sweet fortified wines but also dry wines with aromatic grapey aromas
Grenache blanc is dry wines with soft peachy fruitiness, full body and low acid. Can oxidize easily

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What kind of wine does Picpoul make in the S France

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Refreshing dry, high acid, green fruit and citrus

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What “departements” make up what are traditionally called Languedoc and Roussillon. How much of the wines of S France come from these places

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Roussillon - Pyrenees-Orientales
Languedoc - Aude, Herault and Gard
Most of it

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Describe the terrain of Languedoc - Roussillon

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Large coastal plain between Beziers and Montpellier. Inland and towards the Spanish border the terrain is hilly and rugged

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From where to where does the generic appellation of Languedoc extend

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From the Spanish border to Nimes ( ie it covers all of Languedoc and Roussillon )

17
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What may the best sub regions of Languedoc do in terms of wine labelling. Give and example

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Put their name on the label alongside Langeudoc AC.

Pic-St-Loup

18
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What are 2 of the more geographically specific appellations within Languedoc AC

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Minervois and Cotes de Roussillon

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What is an example of a sub appellation within Minervois and Cotes de Roussillon

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Minervois La Liviniere

20
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What is a typical Languedoc red composed of

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Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvedre

21
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why are the wines of Languedoc so diverse. What is the typical profile of the best

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Large area, different soils and aspects, wide array of grapes.
Concentrated spicy red fruit sometimes with oak aromas

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Which area of Languedoc is likely to produce the best Syrah with some elegance and lighter tannin

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The cooler areas

23
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What is the terrain of Cotes du Roussillon, describe the wines from there

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More rugged and mountainous than other areas. Bright sun, low rainfall and strong winds produce concentrated wines.

24
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Where are the best vineyards of Cotes du Roussillon and what designation do they qualify for. Give

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In the north

Cotes du Roussillon Villages

25
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What are the appellations to the North of Cotes du Roussillon Villages

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Fitou, Minervois, Corbieres

26
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What is a subdivision of Minervois that has its own AC

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La Liviniere

27
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Describe the geography and wines of Fitou

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Warm coastal strip that produces fuller bodied wines and a cooler inland area at altitude that produces lighter wines

28
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What is a sub division of Corbieres that has its own AC. How many sub divisions are there

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Boutenac AC

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29
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Describe the geography of Corbieres

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Warm coastal sites and others at altitude cooled by the Tramontane

30
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Describe the geography of Minervois

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On the slopes of the Massif Central - does not extend to the sea

31
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Where in the Languedoc is known for Picpoul. What about the location makes it suited to the grape

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Picpoul de Pinet. Cooled by sea breezes preserving the high acidity of the grape

32
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Which premium white wine is made in Limoux. What geographic feature assists in this

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Oaked Chardonnay grown at altitude

33
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What designation of wine does Languedoc-Roussillon produce more of than any other area in France. What makes this possible

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IGP. Regulations allow a wider variety of grapes, varietal labelling. The warm sunny climate allows high volume production of ripe fruity wines relatively easily meaning the wines are good value for money

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What is the effect of the many prominent ranges of hills in Provence

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Protection from the Mistral and provides a wide variety of site climates and soils

35
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What style of wine accounts for the vast majority of production in Provence. What is there typical profile

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Rose. very pale, light bodied and dry. Delicate flavors of grapefruit and red fruit.

36
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describe the reds of Provence

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Range from light and fruity to more full bodied barrel matured

37
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What are some of the best Provence whites made from

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Rolle and Clairette

38
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What is the most important of the coastal appellations of Cotes de Provence. Describe the wines from there

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Bandol. Mourvedre ripens reliably on the S facing slopes. Dark full bodied, powerful tannins, bramble, meat and liquorish spice

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