Southern Rhône Flashcards
What are the major grapes of the Southern Rhône?
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Cinsault
Carignan
What kind of soils are found in the Southern Rhône?
Alluvial soils over limestone subsoils with sand, gravel, and clay
Pudding stones called galets
How many varietals are permitted in CDP?
13 or 18 depending on how you count
Which producer in CDP is famous for including all permitted varietals?
Château Beaucastel
What is usually the encépagement of Château Rayas?
100% Grenache
What is the minimum required alcohol for CDP?
12.5% - the highest in France for a dry wine
What is le râpé
Producers in CDP are required to discard or declassify at least 2% of harvested grapes
Who released the first estate bottled CDP?
Château La Nerthe in 1785
Which former Côtes du Rhône-Village appellations were awarded distinct appellations?
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Beaumes-de-Venise
Vinsobres
Cairanne
Which AOPs of the Southern Rhône require a minimum of 50% Grenache for their red wines?
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Beumes-de-Venise
Vinsobres
Cairanne
Rasteau
What the appellation for Rosé only in the Rhône?
From what grapes?
Tavel
Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, and Grenache Noir (must be present) with up to 60% combined Bourboulenc, Clairette, Cinsualt, Piquepoul, Syrah. Up to 10% Carignan and Calitor
What AOP for white, rosé, and red lies just across the Rhône river from CDP?
Lirac AOP
What are the appellations in the Southern Rhône for Vin Doux Naturel?
Rasteau AOP (also produces red wine)
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP
What are the styles for Vin Doux Naturel in Rasteau?
Blanc Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc
Rosé and Ambre Grenache, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc. Amber requires more aging.
Grenat and Tuilé min 75% Grenache. Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris. Tuilé requires more aging.
Hors d’Age wines may not be released until September 1st of the 5th year following harvest
Rancio must show an oxidative character
What other communes are eligible for Rasteau AOP vin doux naturel?
Rasteau, Cairanne, and Sablet
Which AOP that used to be a part of the Languedoc is now included in the Southern Rhône as of 2004?
Costières de Nîmes
Which commune from within Costiéres de Nîmes only produces white wine?
From what grape?
Clairette de Bellegarde AOP
Clairette
Which AOP in the Southern Rhône requires Syrah for the Rouge wines?
Côtes du Vivarais AOP
What is the Northern most AOP of the Southern Rhône valley?
Grignan-les-Adhémar
What winery does Chateau Rayas own in Vacqueyras?
Château des Tours
Which side of the Rhône river is CDP on?
East side
What is the inaugural vintage of Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin and Rousanne Vielles Vignes?
Hommage a Jacques Perrin - 1989
Rousanne Vielles Vignes - 1986
