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

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

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Min. 50% Grenache

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What are the max. yields in Vacqueyras AOC

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Max. 36 hl/ha

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What two grapes dominate the blend of Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Grenache Syrah
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What are the max. yields for Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Max. 38 hl/ha
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What are the principle soil types of Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Clay-limestone
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What are the max. yields for Vinsobres AOC
38 hl/ha
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Vinsobres AOC red wines
Min. 50%
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Cairanne AOC
Min. 50%
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What is the min. ABV required for Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Cairanne, Vinsobres, and Beaumes-de-Venise
12.5% ABV minimum
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What are the blending laws for Cairanne AOC white wines
Min. 30% Clairette Min. 20% Grenache Blanc Min. 20% Marsanne/Roussanne
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What is the minimum vine age for Cairanne AOC
Min. 5 year old vines
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What are the max yields for Cairanne AOC white and red wines
White - 40 hl/ha Red - 36 hl/ha as of 2020
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What southern Rhône AOC is believed to be the doorway to the Phylloxera crisis
Lirac AOC
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What style of wine is produced in Lirac AOC
White, rose, and red wines similar to Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOC
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What grapes tend to dominate in Lirac AOC white wines
Clairette Bourboulenc
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What style of wine is produced in Tavel AOC
Rosé
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What are the blending laws for Tavel AOC
30-60% Grenache (blanc gris or noir)
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What are the max. yields in Tavel AOC
46 hl/ha
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What are the principle soil types in Tavel AOC
Lauses (white calcareous stone) Galets
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What unique requirement does Tavel have in addition to regular AOC laws
Color-regulation
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What styles of wine are authorized in Rasteau AOC
Red Vin Doux Naturel
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What styles of Vin Doux Naturel are produced in Rasteau
Blanc Ambré Rouge (Tuilé/Grenat) Rosé Rancio
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What is the minimum potential ABV for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel
21.5% ABV minimum
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What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel
Min. 45 g/L
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required in Rasteau AOC red wines
Min. 50% Grenache
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What are the aging requirements for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel 'Hors d'Age'
Min. 5 years
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What are the aging requirements for Rasteau AOC Vin Doux Naturel 'Ambré' and 'Tuilé'
Min. 3 years
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What varietals are authorized in Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains Muscat Rouge a Petits Grains
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What AOC is now geographically considered Rhône, that was formerly classified as Languedoc-Roussillon
Costiéres de Nîmes AOC
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What region forms he border between the Southern Rhône and Provence
Ventoux
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What AOC changed its' name from Tricastin
Grignan-Les-Adgemar AOC
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What are the blending laws for red Côtes de Luberon AOC
Min. 60% Grenache Min. 10% Syrah
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