Southern Rhone

Question 1

What does Syrah add to Southern Rhone blends? (4)

Answer 1

Body
tannin
Dark Fruit
Colour

Question 2

Grenache issues in the vineyard? (5)

Answer 2

1. Coulure
2. Bacterial blight
3. Phomopsis (dead arm)
4. Botrytis
5. Downey mildew

Question 3

Mourvèdre ripening and budding?

Answer 3

Late ripening

Late budding

same as carignan and Agioritiko

Question 4

What does Mourvèdre give to Southern Rhone blends? (4)

Answer 4

1.Colour
2. Tannins
3. Alcohol
4. Intense black fruit and floral characters

Question 5

What does Grenache add to Southern Rhone blends? (6)

Answer 5

1. Pale ruby colour
2. Ripe red fruit
3. Spice and herbal notes
4. High alcohol
5. Low to med tannins
6. Low acid

Question 6

Cinsaut budding and ripening?

Answer 6

Late budding - no spring frosts

Mid ripening - misses autumn rain

(unique)

Question 7

Grenache budding and ripening?

Answer 7

Early budding (so suited to warmer climates)

Late ripening

same as nebb, sangiovese, PV

Question 8

Why is Grenache Blanc favoured in the vineyards of Southern Rhone?

Answer 8

1. Good wind resistance (Mistral)
2. Drought resistant

Question 9

Grenache Blanc ripening and budding?

Answer 9

Early to mid budding

Mid ripening - misses autumn rain

Unique in this way for white grapes

Question 10

What does Clairette add to white blends in Southern Rhone? (3)

Answer 10

1. Low - med acid
2. High alcohol
3. White flowers, fennel, apple and grapefruit flavours

Question 11

Max yields for:

Cote du Rhone AOC
Cote du Rhone Village AOC
Cote du Rhone Village + name of village AOC

Answer 11

CDR: 51 hL/ha
CDR V: 44 hL/ha
CDR V +: 41hL/ha

Question 12

Lowest max yield in Southern Rhone Cru?

Answer 12

Chateau Neauf du Papes at 35hL/ha

Question 13

Gigondas altitude?

Answer 13

600m and shaded by the Dentelles de Montmirail

Question 14

Main differences between Rasteau and Vinsobres? (3)

Answer 14

1. Vinsobres higher altitude 200-500m
   Rasteau lower 100m - fuller bodied wines
2. Rasteau sheltered from Mistral - set in an enclave
3. Vinsobres has some older plots of Carignan and Cinsaut

Question 15

2 classic varieties that are not permitted in CNDP? (2)

Answer 15

1. Marsanne
2. Viognier

Question 16

Soil types in CNDP? (5)

Answer 16

1. Limestone
2. Clay
3. Sandstone
4. Sand
5. Pudding stones

Question 17

% under vine that is certified organic in CNDP?

Answer 17

27%

Question 18

Unique factor in CNDP for blending varietals?

Answer 18

No min requirements for varietals so single varietal wines can be made

Question 19

What factors do producers take into mind when blending from different sites in CNDP? (2)

Answer 19

1. Soils types
2. Aspects and altitude

These factors increase complexity and volume

Question 20

Sandy soils in CNDP contribute what to wines?

Answer 20

Lighter and finer style

Question 21

Wines from limestone and gallets offer what to wines?

Answer 21

Structure and power

Question 22

CNDP exports % of production?

Answer 22

37% exported