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The Northern Rhône Flashcards

1
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What is the climate of the Northern Rhône Valley

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Continental

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2
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What affect does the Mistral have on the vineyards of the Northern Rhône

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Dries the vineyards, preventing mold and mildew

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3
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What is ‘arzelle’

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Powdery decomposed mica soil

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4
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What are the 5 AOC for Syrah in the Northern Rhône

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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

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Up to 20% Viognier allowed in the blend with Syrah

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6
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What are the co-fermentation laws for Crozes-Hermitage AOC & Hermitage AOC

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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

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

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8
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What two slopes make up the heart of Côte-Rôtie AOC

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Côte Brune
Côte Blonde

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9
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What are the maximum yields for Côte-Rôtie AOC

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Max. 40 hl/ha

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

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Mica-shistous rock

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11
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What is the principle soil type of the Côte Blonde in Côte-Rôtie AOC

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Gneiss

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12
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What is the minimum potential ABV in Côte-Rôtie AOC

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10.5%

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13
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Name 4 major climats within Hermitage AOC

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L’Hermite
Le Méal
Les Bessards
Beaume
Préléat

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14
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What is the minimum potential ABV for white Hermitage AOC

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Min. 11%

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What is the minimum potential ABV for red Hermitage AOC

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Min. 10.5%

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16
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What varietals are authorized for Hermitage AOC Vin de Paille

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Marsanne
Roussanne

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17
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What is the principle soil type in Hermitage AOC

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Granite below mica, schist, and gneiss

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18
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What are the max. yields for Hermitage AOC white and red wines

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

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19
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What are the max. yields for Hermitage AOC Vin de Paille

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15 hl/ha

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20
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What are the max. yields in Crozes-Hermitage AOC

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45 hl/ha

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21
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What are the major soil types in Crozes-Hermitage AOC

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Granite close to Hermitage
Alluvial farther away

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22
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What are the max. yields in Cornas AOC

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Max. 34 hl/ha

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23
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What is the principle soil type of Cornas AOC

24
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What are the four most prestigious lieux-dits of Cornas AOC

A

Les Reynards
La Côte
Les Chaillot
Les Mazards

25
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What city makes up the historical heartzone of Saint-Joseph AOC

A

Tournon-sur-Rhône

26
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What are the max. yields for Saint-Joseph AOC

27
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What is the principle soil type of Saint-Joseph AOC

A

Schist and gneiss on granite

28
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What are the 3 main communes of Côte-Rôtie with high quality single vineyard sites

A

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

29
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What was the inaugural vintage of E. Guigal La Mouline

30
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What was the inaugural vintage of E. Guigal La Landonne

31
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What was the inaugural vintage of E. Guigal La Turque

32
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What is the newest single vineyard cuvée produced by E. Guigal and its’ inaugural vintage

A

La Reynard
2022

33
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What varietals are authorized in Saint Péray AOC

A

Marsanne
Roussanne

34
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What are the aging requirements for Saint-Peray AOC Blanc Mousseux

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Min. 12 months after tirage

35
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What styles of wine are authorized in Saint-Péray AOC

A

Blanc
Blanc Mousseux

36
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What are the max. yields for Saint Peray AOC white wines

37
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What are the max. yields for Saint-Peray AOC Blanc Mousseux

38
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What are the max. yields for Condrieu AOC

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Max. 41 hl/ha

39
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What is the principle soil type for Condrieu AOC

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Decomposed granite

40
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Who is the sole producer of Château Grillet AOC

A

Château Grillet

41
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What are the max. yields for Château Grillet AOC

A

Max. 37 hl/ha

42
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What is the principle soil type of Château Grillet AOC

A

Granitic sand

43
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How many hectares under vine are in Château Grillet AOC

44
Q

What four AOC surround the Drôme River

A

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

45
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What are the white varietals of Châtillon-en-Diois AOC

A

Chardonnay
Aligoté

46
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What are the blending laws for red wines from Châtillon-en-Diois AOC

A

Min 75% Gamay + Pinot Noir and/or Syrah

47
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What is the sole varietal of Coteaux de Die AOC

48
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What are the max. yields for Coteaux de Die AOC

A

Max. 60 hl/ha

49
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What is the dominant varietal in Crémant de Die AOC

50
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What is the max. authorized percentage of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains in Crémant de Die AOC

51
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What is the min. sur lie aging required for Crémant de Die AOC

A

Min. 9 months sur lie

52
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What styles of wine are authorized in Clairette de Die AOC

A

Traditional method sparkling wine
Ancestral method sparkling wine

53
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What are the blending laws for Clairette de Die AOC Ancestral method sparkling wine (white)

A

Min. 75% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains + Clairette

54
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What are the blending laws for Rosé Clairette de Die AOC Ancestral method sparkling wine

A

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

55
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What is the min. residual sugar for Méthode Dioise Ancestral wines in Clairette de Die AOC

A

Min. 35 g/L of RS

56
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In what AOC would you find Méthode Dioise Ancestral

A

Clairette de Die AOC

57
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What is the max. g/L or sugar after dosage for Methode Traditionnelle wines in Clairette de Die AOC

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