Southern Rhone Flashcards

1
Q

What are the permitted red grapes for CNP

A

Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault, Vaccarese, Terret Noir, Counoise, Muscardin

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What are the permitted white grapes for CNP

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Grenache blanc, Roussanne, Clairette (white and pink) Bourboulenc, Picardan, Picpoul (black, grey, white

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3
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CNP appelation rules

A

Vine density not less than 2500 vines per ha
But can’t exceed
Vines must be min 4yr old
No machine harvesting
Irrigation only 2x a year and before aug 15
Min 12.5 % no chap

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4
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Appellation stats

A

3231 ha
95% is red
Does make small amount of vin de paille
Approx 320 growers in region, 250 bottle under own label

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5
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CNP producers
Biggest

A

Brotte-largest Neg/coop
Mont Redon
Guigal

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6
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CNP communes

A

5 total
CNP
Orange
Courthezon
Sorgues
Bedarrides

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7
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How many Lieux-dits in CNP

A

134

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8
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La Crau

A

Most famius LD in CNP

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