The Rhône - General Info Flashcards
1
Q
What historical significance does the Rhône River have in the early establishment of the wine trade in France?
A
The Greeks used the river to ship wine through Massalia into Gual
2
Q
Who constructed the palace at Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
A
Pope John XXII
3
Q
Until what year did Châteauneuf-du-Pape remain a possession of the papacy?
A
1791
4
Q
When did phylloxera hit the Rhône?
A
1863
5
Q
When and where was the first AOP established?
A
1936 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
