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The Southern Rhône Flashcards

1
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What affect to galets have on the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

A

They absorb heat and slowly release it overnight to warm the vines

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What are the 13 varietals of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

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Grenache (Noir, Gris, Blanc)
Syrah
Mourvedre
Cinsault
Counoise
Bourboulenc
Roussanne
Vaccarese
Clairette (Blanc, Rosé)
Muscardin
Picardan
Piquepoul (Noir, Gris, Blanc)
Terret Noir

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What are the maximum yields in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (not including Râpé)

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Max. 35 hl/ha

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What is Râpé in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

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Variable 5-20% of the quantities of output declared as Châteauneuf-du-Pape fixed by the AOC governing body to discard (or vinify as table wine) to mitigate underripeness

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What is the minimum ABV required for Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

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Min. 13.5% ABV

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What communes are including (either whole or partially) in the zone of production for Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Orange
Courthezon
Bedarrides
Sorgues

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What producer bottled the first estate bottled Châteauneuf-du-Pape and what was the vintage

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Château La Nerthe - 1785

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What are the main soil types of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

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Galets
Alluvial & gravel
Calcareous clay
Sand

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What are the three authorized pruning methods in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

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Goblet
Cordon de Royat
Single Guyot

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10
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre required in Côtes du Rhône AOC red blends

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Min. 70%

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What is the max. yield for Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages AOC

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Max. 44 hl/ha

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What is the max. yield for Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages AOC with a designated subzone on label

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Max. 41 hl/ha

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13
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Name a village in the Côte du Rhône-Villages AOC only authorized for Rosé and Red wine production

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Chusclan

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Name 3 villages in the Côte du Rhône-Villages AOC that may only produce red wines

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Gadagne
Massif d’Uchaux
Nyons
Plan de Dieu
Saint-Andeol
Saint-Cecile

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What is the min. percentage of Grenache required in Côte du Rhône-Villages AOC

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Min. 40%

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16
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As of 2020 how many communes are authorized to add their name to a Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOC label

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22

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What is the min. percentage of Grenache required in red wines from Gigondas AOC

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Min. 50% Grenache

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What is the principle soil type in Gigondas AOC

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Stony red alluvial clay

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What are the blending laws for white wine in Gigondas AOC

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Min. 70% Clairette Blanc

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What are the max. yields for red wine in Gigondas AOC

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Max. 36 hl/ha

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What are the max. yields for white wine in Gigondas AOC

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Max. 40 hl/ha

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What was the first Côte du Rhône village to get promoted to AOC cru status

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Gigondas

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23
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Vacqueyras AOC red wines

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Min. 50% Grenache

24
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What are the max. yields in Vacqueyras AOC

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Max. 36 hl/ha

25
Q

What two grapes dominate the blend of Beaumes-de-Venise AOC

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Grenache
Syrah

26
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What are the max. yields for Beaumes-de-Venise AOC

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Max. 38 hl/ha

27
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What are the principle soil types of Beaumes-de-Venise AOC

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Clay-limestone

28
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What are the max. yields for Vinsobres AOC

29
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Vinsobres AOC red wines

30
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Cairanne AOC

31
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What is the min. ABV required for Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Cairanne, Vinsobres, and Beaumes-de-Venise

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12.5% ABV minimum

32
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What are the blending laws for Cairanne AOC white wines

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Min. 30% Clairette
Min. 20% Grenache Blanc
Min. 20% Marsanne/Roussanne

33
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What is the minimum vine age for Cairanne AOC

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Min. 5 year old vines

34
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What are the max yields for Cairanne AOC white and red wines

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White - 40 hl/ha
Red - 36 hl/ha as of 2020

35
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What southern Rhône AOC is believed to be the doorway to the Phylloxera crisis

36
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What style of wine is produced in Lirac AOC

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White, rose, and red wines similar to Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOC

37
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What grapes tend to dominate in Lirac AOC white wines

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Clairette
Bourboulenc

38
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What style of wine is produced in Tavel AOC

39
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What are the blending laws for Tavel AOC

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30-60% Grenache (blanc gris or noir)

40
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What are the max. yields in Tavel AOC

41
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What are the principle soil types in Tavel AOC

A

Lauses (white calcareous stone)
Galets

42
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What unique requirement does Tavel have in addition to regular AOC laws

A

Color-regulation

43
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Rasteau AOC

A

Red
Vin Doux Naturel

44
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What styles of Vin Doux Naturel are produced in Rasteau

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Blanc
Ambré
Rouge (Tuilé/Grenat)
Rosé
Rancio

45
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What is the minimum potential ABV for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel

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21.5% ABV minimum

46
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What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel

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Min. 45 g/L

47
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Rasteau AOC red wines

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Min. 50% Grenache

48
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What are the aging requirements for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel ‘Hors d’Age’

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Min. 5 years

49
Q

What are the aging requirements for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel ‘Ambré’ and ‘Tuilé’

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Min. 3 years

50
Q

What varietals are authorized in Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise AOC

A

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Muscat Rouge a Petits Grains

51
Q

What AOC is now geographically considered Rhône, that was formerly classified as Languedoc-Roussillon

A

Costiéres de Nîmes AOC

52
Q

What region forms he border between the Southern Rhône and Provence

53
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What AOC changed its’ name from Tricastin

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Grignan-Les-Adgemar AOC

54
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What are the blending laws for red Côtes de Luberon AOC

A

Min. 60% Grenache
Min. 10% Syrah

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