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Southern Rhône Flashcards

1
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What is the French name for the Southern Rhône?

A

Rhône méridionale

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2
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Name the city that lies at the northern limit of the Southern Rhône Valley.

A

Montélimar

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3
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Which Pope move the papacy from Rome to Avignon?

A

Clement V

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4
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Which Pope moved the papacy from Avignon back to Rome?

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Gregory XI

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5
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In what year did phylloxera arrive in Southern France?

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1863

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6
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What modern appellation likely served as phylloxera’s entry point in France?

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Lirac

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7
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What was the first AOC awarded in France? In what year?

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape; 1936

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8
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In what country did Grenache originate?

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Spain

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9
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What climate type characterizes the Southern Rhône?

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Mediterranean

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10
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Describe the primary soils of Gigondas.

A

Alluvial red clay

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11
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Give the varietals authorized for Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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Grenache (Blanc/Gris/Noir), Syrah, Mouvèdre, Counoise, Cinsault, Bourboulenc, Picardin, Muscardin, Terret Noir, Clairette (Blanc/Rosé), Picpoul (Blanc/Gris/Noir), Roussanne, Vaccarèse (Brun Argenté)

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12
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Where are Lirac and Tavel is relation to Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

A

West, south

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13
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About what percentage of Rhône Valley wines are produced in the Southern Rhône?

A

95%

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14
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Name the prominent wind that blows through the Southern Rhône.

A

Mistral

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15
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Who was the first producer to release an estate bottled Châteauneuf-du-Pape? In what year?

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Château La Nerthe; 1785

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16
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What is le râpé? In what appellation is it mandated?

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Producers must discard 2% of their harvest, a precaution against under-ripeness; Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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17
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What is the largest AOP of the Southern Rhône?

A

Côtes du Rhône AOP

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18
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How many geographic designation may be used with Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?

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20

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19
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Which geographic designation of Côtes du Rhône-Villages is only authorized for rosé and red wines?

A

Chusclan

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20
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Name the vin doux naturel appellations of the Southern Rhône.

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Rasteau

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

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21
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What communes are authorized to produced Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?

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Beaumes-de-Venise, Aubignan

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22
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Name the communes of Rasteau AOP.

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Rasteau, Cairanne, Sablet

23
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Which commune(s) of Rasteau are authorized to produce dry red table wine?

A

Rasteau

24
Q

Name the leading producer by volume of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.

A

Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise

25
Q

The aging designations in Rasteau were borrowed from what appellation?

A

Rivesaltes

26
Q

What is the minimum aging required for Rasteay Abmré and Tuile wines?

A

3 years

27
Q

For how long is Rasteau “Hors d’Age” aged?

A

Minimum 5 years

28
Q

Explain the mutage requirement for Rasteau AOP.

A

96degree spirit, 5-10% ration/proportion

29
Q

Grignan-lès-Adhemar was formerly known by what name? When did the change happen?

A

Coteaux du Tricastin; 2010

30
Q

In what appellation would you find “Lauses” soil?

A

Tavel

31
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What is the most prevalent vine training method encountered in the Southern Rhône?

A

Gobelet

32
Q

Vinsobres, Cairanne, and Beaumes de Venise all require what minimum percentage of Grenache in red wines?

A

50%

33
Q

What is the parentage of Marselan?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon x Grenache

34
Q

Name the second important red varietal of Beaumes de Venise AOP.

A

Syrah

35
Q

What is the minimum vine age for wines to quality for Cairanne AOP?

A

5 years

36
Q

Name the red-wine-only geographic designations of Côtes du Rhône-Villages.

A

Massif d’Uchaux, Gadagne, Plan de Dieu, Puyméras, Saint-Cécile, Signargues, Suze-la-Rousse, Vaison de Romaine

37
Q

Give the authorized varietals for Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise.

A

Muscat Blanc/Rouge à Petits Grains

38
Q

What is the traditional aging vessel used in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

A

Foudre (550-600L)

39
Q

Which pope began construction on Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

A

John XXII

40
Q

Name the commune(s) authorized for Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

A

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Orange, Sorgues, Bedarrides, Courthézon

41
Q

The Dentelles de Montmirail are a defining geographic feature of what appellation?

A

Gigondas

42
Q

Who produces “Reservé de Celestins?”

A

Henri Bonneau

43
Q

Château Rayas’ young-vine Grenache is released as what bottling?

A

Pignan

44
Q

Who is the producer of “Hommage à Jacques Perrin?”

A

Château de Beaucastel

45
Q

In what vintages has Domaine de Pegau produced Cuvée da Capo?

A

1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2015

46
Q

Bédarrides, Courthézon, and Sorgues are all communes within which appellation?

A

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

47
Q

What is the primary white varietal stipulate for Duché d’Uzès AOP?

A

Viognier

48
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar required for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise?

A

100 g/L (110 g/L prior to 2011)

49
Q

What is the required minimum alcohol for Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?

A

15%

50
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar required for Rasteau AOP vin doux naturel wines?

A

45 g/L

51
Q

What communes are authorized for Tavel AOP?

A

Tavel, Roquemaure

52
Q

Give an appellation outside of Châteauneuf-du-Pape that has galets as a noted soil type.

A

Tavel

53
Q

Describe the “Lauses” soils of Tavel.

A

White, calcareous (calcium-rich) stone

54
Q

Brun Argenté is a synonym for what grape?

A

Vaccarèse

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