Southern Rhône Flashcards
What is the climate of S. Rhône?
Mediterranean
What are some of the climatic difficulties in S. Rhône?
Drought (cost of Irrigation) Mistral Winds (Windbreaks must be planted)
List the varietals allowed in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Grenache (Noir, Blanc, Gris) Mourvèdre Syrah Cinsault Counoise Picpoul (Noir, Blanc, Gris) Terret Noir Bourboulenc Clairette/Clairette Rosé Roussanne Vacarèse Picardin Muscardin
Which is the most planted varietal in S. Rhône?
Grenache
What are the stones famous in CDP?
Galets
Which AC accounts for more than half of the production in S. Rhône?
Côtes-du-Rhône AC
How does Côtes-du-Rhône Villages differ from CdR?
More structure, body, and spiced red fruit
Harsh MIN ABV levels
Harsh MAX yields
Higher percentage of blend must be GSM
How many villages can add their name to the CdR Villages AC?
18
List the individual crus of S. Rhône and when they were promoted.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1923 Tavel, 1936 Lirac, 1945 Gigondas, 1971 Vacqueras, 1990 Beaume-de-Venise, 2005 Vinsorbres, 2006 Cairanne, 2016
What year was CDP awarded its AC status?
1923
Who built the castle that represents the history and name of the CDP AC?
Pope John XXII
Which Pope moved the papacy to Avignon?
Pope Clement V
What style of wines are allowed to be produced in CDP?
Red and White
Which 2 crus are the only located on the West Bank?
Lirac and Tavel
What style of wine are Tavel famous for and permitted to produce?
Rosé (mainly Grenache and Cinsault)
Full-bodied
Intense Flavors
Bottle Age –> savory complexity
What style of wine is permitted in Lirac?
Red and White, in CdP style
What are the ACs for Vins Doux Naturels?
Muscat de Beaume-de-Venise and Rasteau
List the S. Rhône Satellite ACs.
Grignan-les-Adhémar Côtes du Vivarais Ventoux, SE Luberon, SE Costières de Nimes Clairette de Bellegarde
Where is Grignan-les-Adhémar located?
The most northern S. Rhône AOP, it is located directly south Montélimar
What was the previous name for Grignan-les-Adhémar?
Côtes du Tricastin
What was the reason for the change of name for Grignan-les-Adhémar?
An effort to distance the wines from a nuclear plant in Tricastin, which had an unfortunate history and an unsavory reputation with the name.
What is the name of the single-commune appellation within Costières de Nimes?
Clairette de Bellegarde
What style of wine is permitted in Clairette de Bellegarde?
White only.
