The Northern Rhône Flashcards by Matias Marroquin

What is the climate of the Northern Rhône Valley

Continental

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What affect does the Mistral have on the vineyards of the Northern Rhône

Dries the vineyards, preventing mold and mildew

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What is ‘arzelle’

Powdery decomposed mica soil

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What are the 5 AOC for Syrah in the Northern Rhône

Hermitage AOC
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Cornas AOC
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Saint-Joseph AOC

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What are the co-fermentation laws for Côte-Rôtie AOC

Up to 20% Viognier allowed in the blend with Syrah

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What are the co-fermentation laws for Crozes-Hermitage AOC & Hermitage AOC

Up to 15% Marsanne & Roussanne allowed in the blend with Syrah

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What are the co-fermentation laws for Saint-Joseph AOC

Up to 10% Marsanne & Roussanne allowed in the blend with Syrah

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What two slopes make up the heart of Côte-Rôtie AOC

Côte Brune
Côte Blonde

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What are the maximum yields for Côte-Rôtie AOC

Max. 40 hl/ha

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What is the principle soil type of the Côte Brune in Côte-Rôtie AOC

Mica-shistous rock

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What is the principle soil type of the Côte Blonde in Côte-Rôtie AOC

Gneiss

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What is the minimum potential ABV in Côte-Rôtie AOC

10.5%

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Name 4 major climats within Hermitage AOC

L’Hermite
Le Méal
Les Bessards
Beaume
Préléat

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What is the minimum potential ABV for white Hermitage AOC

Min. 11%

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What is the minimum potential ABV for red Hermitage AOC

Min. 10.5%

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What varietals are authorized for Hermitage AOC Vin de Paille

Marsanne
Roussanne

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What is the principle soil type in Hermitage AOC

Granite below mica, schist, and gneiss

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What are the max. yields for Hermitage AOC white and red wines

White - 45 hl/ha
Red - 40 hl/ha

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What are the max. yields for Hermitage AOC Vin de Paille

15 hl/ha

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What are the max. yields in Crozes-Hermitage AOC

45 hl/ha

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What are the major soil types in Crozes-Hermitage AOC

Granite close to Hermitage
Alluvial farther away

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What are the max. yields in Cornas AOC

Max. 34 hl/ha

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What is the principle soil type of Cornas AOC

Granite

What are the four most prestigious lieux-dits of Cornas AOC

Les Reynards
La Côte
Les Chaillot
Les Mazards

What city makes up the historical heartzone of Saint-Joseph AOC

Tournon-sur-Rhône

What are the max. yields for Saint-Joseph AOC

40 hl/ha

What is the principle soil type of Saint-Joseph AOC

Schist and gneiss on granite

What are the 3 main communes of Côte-Rôtie with high quality single vineyard sites

St.-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône Ampuis Tupin et Semons

What was the inaugural vintage of E. Guigal La Mouline

1966

What was the inaugural vintage of E. Guigal La Landonne

1978

What was the inaugural vintage of E. Guigal La Turque

1985

What is the newest single vineyard cuvée produced by E. Guigal and its' inaugural vintage

La Reynard 2022

What varietals are authorized in Saint Péray AOC

Marsanne Roussanne

What are the aging requirements for Saint-Peray AOC Blanc Mousseux

Min. 12 months after tirage

What styles of wine are authorized in Saint-Péray AOC

Blanc Blanc Mousseux

What are the max. yields for Saint Peray AOC white wines

45 hl/ha

What are the max. yields for Saint-Peray AOC Blanc Mousseux

52 hl/ha

What are the max. yields for Condrieu AOC

Max. 41 hl/ha

What is the principle soil type for Condrieu AOC

Decomposed granite

Who is the sole producer of Château Grillet AOC

Château Grillet

What are the max. yields for Château Grillet AOC

Max. 37 hl/ha

What is the principle soil type of Château Grillet AOC

Granitic sand

How many hectares under vine are in Château Grillet AOC

3.5 ha

What four AOC surround the Drôme River

Coteaux de Die AOC Crémant de Die AOC Clairette de Die AOC Châtillon-en-Diois AOC

What are the white varietals of Châtillon-en-Diois AOC

Chardonnay Aligoté

What are the blending laws for red wines from Châtillon-en-Diois AOC

Min 75% Gamay + Pinot Noir and/or Syrah

What is the sole varietal of Coteaux de Die AOC

Clairette

What are the max. yields for Coteaux de Die AOC

Max. 60 hl/ha

What is the dominant varietal in Crémant de Die AOC

Clairette

What is the max. authorized percentage of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains in Crémant de Die AOC

Max. 10%

What is the min. sur lie aging required for Crémant de Die AOC

Min. 9 months sur lie

What styles of wine are authorized in Clairette de Die AOC

Traditional method sparkling wine Ancestral method sparkling wine

What are the blending laws for Clairette de Die AOC Ancestral method sparkling wine (white)

Min. 75% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains + Clairette

What are the blending laws for Rosé Clairette de Die AOC Ancestral method sparkling wine

Min. 75% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains + Gamay & Clairette

What is the min. residual sugar for Méthode Dioise Ancestral wines in Clairette de Die AOC

Min. 35 g/L of RS

In what AOC would you find Méthode Dioise Ancestral

Clairette de Die AOC

What is the max. g/L or sugar after dosage for Methode Traditionnelle wines in Clairette de Die AOC

15 g/L