Unit 3: France Flashcards
1
Q
The European Union was founded in _____ as an economic initiative to help relatively small countries compete with larger economies in the _____.
A
1993, global marketplace
2
Q
Approximately _____% of the global vineyard is located in Europe.
A
56%
3
Q
According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), what were the top three wine-producing countries in 2018?
A
Italy, France, and Spain
4
Q
Under the new EU framework, the highest level of wine classification available is PDO, which stands for _____.
A
Protected Designation of Origin
5
Q
The new EU regulations permit the continuing use of pre-existing designations of origin, as long as they were registered prior to _____.
A
December 31, 2011
6
Q
The second tier of quality wine under the new EU classification system is known as PGI, which stands for _____.
A
Protected Geographical Indication
7
Q
If a protected place-name is used on the label of a PDO wine, _____% of the grapes in the wine must be from the stated region.
A
100%
8
Q
If a protected place-name is used on the label of a PGI wine, _____% of the wine must be from the stated region.
A
A minimum of 85%
9
Q
If a PDO or PGI wine states a vintage date on the label, _____% of the wine must be from the stated vintage.
A
A minimum of 85%
10
Q
If a PDO or PGI wine uses the name of a single grape variety as its name, _____% of the wine must be made from the stated variety.
A
A minimum of 85%
11
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Bold Flavors
A
New World
12
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Emphasis on terroir
A
Old World
13
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Vineyards planted close to markets
A
Old World
14
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Highlight the style or skill of the winemaker
A
New World
15
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
More subtlety
A
Old World
16
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Emphasis on fruit flavors
A
New World
17
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Less acidity
A
New World
18
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Wines of California
A
New World
19
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Lower levels of alcohol
A
Old World
20
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Subtle flavors
A
Old World
21
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Emphasis on grape variety
A
New World
22
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Wines of Italy
A
Old World
23
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
More alcohol
A
New World
24
Q
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
Higher acidity
A
Old World
25
Determine whether most representative of OW or NW:
| Earthier flavors
Old World
26
What French wine region was greatly impacted by the 12th century marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry II?
Bordeaux
27
Which French wine region, situated on the border with Germany, has a history of alternating between French and German control?
Alsace
28
What term is used to refer to the elevated region located in the central portion of France?
The Massif Central
29
What is the most widely planted white grape variety in France?
Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano)
30
What is the most widely planted red grape variety in France?
Merlot
31
What term is used for a basic French table wine made using 100% French grapes?
Vin de France
32
How many regional Vin de Pays categories are there currently in France?
Seven
33
The most widely planted red grape variety in the area of Entry-Deux-Mers.
Merlot
34
A st. Émilion Grand Cru Classé-Category "A" property.
Château Cheval Blanc
35
The grape variety that forms the basis for most dry white Bordeaux wines.
Sauvignon Blanc
36
A property whose ranking on the Bordeaux Classification of 1855 was changed in 1973.
Château Mouton-Rothschild
37
Term that represents the Bordeaux tradition of selling wine in futures.
En Primeur
38
A superior first growth for sweet Bordeaux.
Château d'Yquem
39
The grape variety that generally forms the basis for sweet Bordeaux wines such as Sauternes.
Sémillon
40
The river that flows past the city of Bordeaux and forms the border between Graves and Entre-Deux-Mers.
Garonne
41
A minor white grape variety of Bordeaux.
Muscadelle
42
The third most widely planted red grape variety of Bordeaux.
Cabernet Franc
43
The river that flows past the city of Libourne.
Dordogne
44
The leading red grape variety of the Left Bank.
Cabernet Sauvignon
45
The only château from Graves that was rated premier cru in the 1855 classification of red wines.
Château Haut-Brion
46
A minor red grape of Bordeaux.
Malbec
47
An estuary that flows through the region of Bordeaux out to the Atlantic.
Gironde
48
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| The city of Bordeaux
Left Bank
49
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Graves
Left Bank
50
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| St-Julien
Left Bank
51
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Fronsac
Right Bank
52
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Graves de Vayres
Entre-Deux-Mers
53
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Pauillac
Left Bank
54
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| St.-Estèphe
Left Bank
55
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| St. Émilion
Right Bank
56
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Pessac-Léognan
Left Bank
57
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| The Libournais
Right Bank
58
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| The Médoc
Left Bank
59
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Pomerol
Right Bank
60
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux
Right Bank
61
Determine where the region is located (L, R, EDM)
| Loupiac
Entre-Deux-Mers
62
What name is often used in the Pays Nantais for the Pinot Gris grape variety?
Malvoisie
63
What winemaking procedure is often used in the Pays Nantais to make the Melon de Bourgogne-based wines taste richer and more complex?
Sur lie aging
64
What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Chinon?
Cabernet Franc
65
What is the main grape variety used in the red wines of Sancerre?
Pinot Noir
66
What marketing term is often used for the sparkling wines of the Loire?
Fines Bulles
67
Name the 4 Anjou wine appellations that are known for sweet white wines:
Coteaux du Layon
Bonnezeaux
Quarts-de-Chaume
Coteaux du Layon Premier Cru Chaume
68
What wine is the first (and only) grand cru of the Loire?
Quarts-de-Chaume
69
Put the following wines in order of typical sweetness, from driest to sweetest: Rosé d'Anjou, Cabernet d'Anjou, Rosé de Loire
Rosé de Loire (driest)
Rosé d'Anjou (off-dry)
Cabernet d'Anjou (slightly sweeter)
70
What Loire Valley white wine is often called "the most cerebral wine in the world"?
Savennières
71
What is another name for Pineau de Loire?
Chenin Blanc
72
What grape variety goes by the name Côt?
Malbec
73
What grape variety goes by the name Breton?
Cabernet Franc
74
What are the three leading red wine appellations of Touraine?
Chinon, Bourgueil, St. Nicholas-de-Bourgueil
75
Name the five main zones that make up the Champagne appellation:
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Montagne de Reims
Vallée de la Marne
Côte des Blancs
Côte de Sézanne
Côte des Bar
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76
What is the name of the chalky soil that underlies much of the Côte des Bar?
Kimmeridgian Marl
77
Name the three main grape varieties grown in the Champagne region:
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
78
Name the four minor grape varieties grown in the Champagne region:
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier, Arbane
79
What term is used to describe the juice used in the highest-quality sparkling wines?
Cuvée
80
What term is used to describe the juice (often used in Demi-sec and extra-dry sparkling wines) from the second set of pressings?
Taille
81
What terms are used to describe the remaining juice that may be used to produce still wines or other products?
Rebêche
82
What is the French term for vintage Champagne?
Millésime
83
What term may be found on the label of a grower Champagne?
RM, or Recoltant-Manipulant
84
What types of wine are produced in the Coteaux Champenois AOC?
Still wines in red, white, or rosé
85
What AOC covers rosé wines produced in the far south end of the Champagne region?
Rosé des Riceys
86
Alsace is located across the Rhine River from the German wine region of Baden and south of the Pfalz. (T/F)
True
87
Alsace is primarily white grape territory, with Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc being the only red grape varieties permitted in the AOC wines of the region. (T/F)
False
88
There are four types of appellations in Alsace: Alsace AOC, Alsace Premier Cru AOC, Alsace Grand Cru AOC, and Crémant d'Alsace. (T/F)
False
89
The Cleverer grape variety is allowed for use in Alsace AOC wines, but it may only be grown in selected areas. (T/F)
True
90
Chasselas, Auxerrois, and Pinot Gris are all permitted grape varieties for use in Alsace AOC wines. (T/F)
True
91
There are presently 65 grand cru vineyards in Alsace. (T/F)
False
92
Gewürtztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Riesling are considered to be the four "noble grapes" of Alsace. (T/F)
True
93
The majority of the Alsace Grand Cru vineyards are located in the Bas-Rhin area. (T/F)
False
94
Due to the rain shadow of Vosges Mountains, Alsace is one of the driest parts of France. (T/F)
True
95
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc are all allowed to be grown in the Alsace AOC. (T/F)
True
96
Crémant d'Alsace accounts for approximately 45% of all wine produced in Alsace. (T/F)
False
97
Blended wines are not common in Alsace, but they are permitted to be labeled using the term Edelzwicker. (T/F)
True
98
The term Gentil may be used on the label of a blended wine from Alsace provided the wine contains a minimum of 50% noble grape varieties. (T/F)
True
99
A wine from Alsace labeled with the term Vendage Tardive must be produced as an ultra-sweet wine. (T/F)
False
100
A Pinot d'Alsace wine may be produced using Pinot Noir grapes, but must be vinified as a white wine. (T/F)
True
101
Number of acres in the Chablis Grand Cru vineyard
254
102
Percentage of Côte de Nuits production that is Pinot Noir
90
103
Approximate number of miles from Chablis to the Côte d'Or
80
104
Number of grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits
24
105
Percentage of Burgundy's annual output that is Chardonnay
60
106
Number of sub-appellations in the (regional) Bourgogne AOC
14
107
Number of grand cru vineyards in the Côte d'Or
32
108
Total number of Burgundy grand cru vineyards
33
109
Number of principal premier cru vineyards in Chablis
17
110
Number of grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune
8
111
Number of hectares in the Chablis Grand Cru vineyard
103
112
Approximate number of kilometers from Chablis to the Côte d'Or
129
113
Number of grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune that produce white wine only
7
114
Minor red grape variety of Burgundy; grown primarily in the Mâconnais.
Gamay
115
Area located in the northern end of the Côte d'Or.
Côte de Nuits
116
Term used in Burgundy to refer to officially designated small plots of land.
Climat
117
The largest communal AOC located in the Côte Chalonnaise.
Mercurey
118
Commune appellation located in the Côte de Nuits.
Marsannay
119
White grape variety used in the wines of the Bouzeron AOC.
Aligoté
120
Area located on the southern end of the Côte d'Or.
Côte de Beaune
121
Grape variety used in Pouilly-Fuissé and St.-Véran.
Chardonnay
122
Highest ranking awarded designated vineyards in Burgundy.
Grand Cru
123
Grand cru vineyard with over 80 individual owners.
Clos de Vougeot
124
The only grand cru vineyard located in the Côte de Beaune that produces both red and white wine.
Corton
125
The main grape variety of the Côte de Nuits.
Pinot Noir
126
Second highest ranking awarded to designated vineyards in Burgundy.
Premier Cru
127
Grand cru vineyard in the Côte de Beaune that produces white wine only.
Montrachet
128
Grand cru vineyard located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée.
La Tâche
129
Two grand cru vineyards are located in the Côte Chalonnaise. (T/F)
False
130
Due to the influence of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Code, many vineyards in Burgundy have multiple owners. (T/F)
True
131
The Mâconnais lies directly north of Beaujolais. (T/F)
True
132
Only 10% of the total production of the Côte de Beaune is red wine. (T/F)
False
133
The name of the commune is generally listed first on the label of a Burgundy Premier Cru. (T/F)
True
134
The Mâcon-Villages AOC appellation is only designated for white wine. (T/F)
True
135
Burgundy is larger in area and produces more wine than Bordeaux. (T/F)
False
136
The weather in Chablis, with cold winters and cool summers, often makes it difficult to fully ripen grapes. (T/F)
True
137
Burgundy grands crus often use the term "1er Cru" on the label. (T/F)
False
138
Santenay is the largest communal AOC in the Côte Chalonnaise. (T/F)
False
139
Négociant trade represents about three-quarters of Burgundy's annual wine output. (T/F)
True
140
Chardonnay is the only grape variety permitted to be used in Chablis. (T/F)
True
141
All of the grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits make red wine exclusively, with the exception of Musigny, which also produces a small amount of white. (T/F)
True
142
Fourchaume is a well-known Chablis Premier Cru vineyard. (T/F)
True
143
While primarily known for dry, still wines, Burgundy also produces a small amount of sparkling wine. (T/F)
True
144
Sauvignon Blanc is not approved for use in any of the AOC wines of Burgundy. (T/F)
False
145
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Montrachet
Puligny-Montrachet / Chassagne-Montrachet
| White
146
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
La Grande Rue
Vosne-Romanée
| Red
147
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Bonnes Mares
Morey-St.-Denis / Chambolle-Musigny
| Red
148
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Romanée-Conti
Vosne-Romanée
| Red
149
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Clos de la Roche
Morey-St.-Denis
| Red
150
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Corton
Ladoix-Serrigny / Aloxe-Corton / Pernand-Vergelesses
| Red & White
151
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Musigny
Chambolle-Musigny
| Red & White
152
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Richebourg
Vosne-Romanée
| Red
153
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Échezeaux
Flagey-Échezeaux
(as there is no communal AOC, it is often listed under Vosne-Romanée)
Red
154
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Corton-Charlemagne
Ladoix-Serrigny / Aloxe-Corton / Pernand-Vergelesses
| White
155
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Clos de Vougeot
Vougeot
| Red
156
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
La Tâche
Vosne-Romanée
| Red
157
For the Grand Cru vineyard, state the commune(s) in which it is located, and whether it produces red/white/both wine:
Chambertin
Gevrey-Chambertin
| Red
158
The northern portion of the Beaujolais AOC is known for its _____ soils, which have proven ideal for the _____ grape variety.
Granite, Gamay
159
The Beaujolais AOC is located to the west of the _____ River.
Saône
160
Some styles of Beaujolais have bright red and tropical fruit flavors, which may be the result of the _____ fermentation process that is often used in the region.
Carbonic Maceration
161
Beaujolais Nouveau is released every year on the third _____ of _____.
Thursday, November
162
The boundaries of the Beaujolais region actually overlap slightly with those of the _____ region.
Mâconnais
