Southern France - KM Questions 24.10.20 Flashcards
Name the 5 subzones of Cote de Provence AOP
La Londe, Pierrefeu, Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, and Notre-Dame des Anges.
What is the minimum oak ageing required for Bandol AOP reds, before release?
18 months
Which subzone of Cote de Provence requires min 50% Syrah for its red wines?
Frejus
How many GC estates exist in Provence? Name any 5
18, originally 23 were classified. Château Minuty, Château Sainte-Roseline, Château Sainte Marguerite, Domaine de la Clapière Domaine de l’Aumérade Clos Cibonne Domaine de Rimaurescq Domaine de Castel Roubine Château du Galoupet Château de Saint-Martin Château de Saint-Maur Clos Mireille Château de Selle Château de Brégançon Domaine de Mauvanne Domaine de la Croix Domaine du Noyer Domaine du Jas d’Esclans
Which AOP of Provence wanted to go all organic?
Les Baux de Provence
What are the main white and red varieties used in Ajaccio AOP?
White: Vermentino (80%) , Red: Sciacarello (Mammolo) min 40% with Nielluccio and Barbarossa
What is the main red variety of Patrimonio?
Nielluccio (Sangiovese)
What are the main white grapes of Cassis?
Marsanne and Clairette
Which larger region encapsulates Fitou?
Corbieres
Which subregions of Corbieres and Minervois have received their own AOPs?
Corbieres-Boutenac, Minervois La Livinieres
Which Languedoc AOPs stipulate min 50% Merlot for its red wines?
Malepere and Limoux
What colour of wines are produced in Cabardes AOP?
Red and Rose wines from Bordeaux and Mediterranean varieties
What are the two geographic designations of St Chinian reds?
Berlou, Roquebrun
What is the minimum dosage in Limoux Vin Mousseux blanc Methode ancestral?
None, not permitted
What is the major difference in Blanquette de Limoux and Cremant de Limoux?
Blanquette uses mainly Mauzac 90% with Chardonnay and Chenin,while cremant uses mainly chardonnay 50% min and Chenin 10-40% with Mauzac and Pinot Noir
Which two former Languedoc AOP geographic designations received their own AOP?
Terrasses du Larzac and La Clape
What kind of wines are produced in Terrases du Larzac?
Red wine only from GSM
Name 2 geographic designations of Languedoc AOP
Cabrières, Grés de Montpellier, La Méjanelle, Montpeyroux, Pézenas, Quatourze, Saint-Christol, Saint-Drézéry, Saint-Georges-d’Orques, Saint-Saturnin, Sommières
Which white wine only AOP of Languedoc has suddenly become popular for its light crisp and relatively neutral dry white wines?
Picpoul de Pinet AOP
Name the fortified wine appellations of Languedoc
Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de St Jean de Minervois, Muscat de Frontignac, Muscat de Mireval
What kind of wines are produced in Grand Rousillon AOP?
Fortified wines, appellation in an ovrarching one for fortified wines of Rousillon, mainly used for declassifying Rivesaltes
What is the equivalent word for Ruby Port in Rivesaltes?
Grenat
What grapes are allowed for the production of Grenat wines in Rivesaltes?
Grenache Noir only
What is Rimage in Banyuls AOP?
Vintage dated Red VDN wines
What is the minimum ageing required for Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?
30 months in barrel
What is the minimum ageing and varietal composition required for Banyuls Grand Cru AOP Hors d’Age?
5 years, Min 75% Grenache Noir
What are the communes that can append their names to Cotes du Rousillon Villages wines?
Latour-de-France, Caramany, Lesquerde, Tautavel, Les Aspres
Which subzone of Cote de Rousillon AOP is known for its Syrah and Mourvedre based red wines?
Les Aspres
What is the minimum potential alcohol required in Bergerac and Cotes de Bergerac AOP Red wines?
Bergerac 11%, Cotes de Bergerac 11.5%
What kind of wines are produced in Pecharment AOP?
Red wines only from Bordeaux varietals
What is the difference between Montravel, Cotes de Montravel and Haut Montravel wines?
Cotes de Montravel and Haut Montravel make sweet white wines while Montravel makes dry white and red wines
What is the minimum RS required for Blanc and SGN Monbazillac wines?
What is the minimum RS required for Blanc and SGN Monbazillac wines
Which AOP in South West France produces Methode Ancestral wines? Which grape variety do they use?
Gaillac AOP, Mauzac Blanc and Rose
What are the key red varieties in Gaillac AOP red wines?
Syrah, Duras and Fer
Which AOP requires Fer to be the key varietal for its reds?
Marcillac AOP
What kind of wines are produced in Fronton AOP? What is the key grape used?
Red and Rose wines with min 40% Negrette mixed with Bordeaux, Mediterranean varieties and Gamay
What kind of soils are found in Madiran AOP?
Clay with limestone subsoil
What kind of wines are produced in Jurancon? What are the key varieties?
White wines only, sweet and dry from Petit and Gros Manseng grapes
What is the apellation that shares the same boundaries as Madiran?
Pecheranc du Vic Bihl
What is the minimum % of Tannat required in the assemblage in Madiran wines
50%
