White Grapes

Question 1

6 white grape varieties in Côtes du Rhône

Answer 1

Grenache blanc
Marsanne
Roussane
Viognier
Bourboulenc
Clairette

Question 2

Describe Grenache Blanc generally.

Answer 2

Acidity: lower
Body: fuller
Notes: drink young; elegant, stone fruits, spice (anise

Question 3

Describe Marsanne generally.

Answer 3

Acidity: lower
Body: fuller
Notes: can age; floral, stone fruits, nuts

Question 4

Describe Rousanne generally.

Answer 4

Acidity: higher
Notes: elegance, complexity; floral, stone fruits, herbaceous

Question 5

Describe Viognier generally.

Answer 5

Acidity: lower
Body: fuller
Notes: higher alcohol, aromatic; floral, stone fruits, nuts

Question 6

Describe Bourbolenc generally.

Answer 6

Acidity: higher
Body: light
Notes: drink young; lower alcohol; floral, stone fruits

Question 7

Describe Clairette generally.

Answer 7

Acidity: lower
Notes: higher alcohol; drink young; floral, stone fruits, citrus

Question 8

Which white grape adds floral and citrus aromas & higher alcohol to a blend?

Answer 8

Clairette

Question 9

Which white grape contributes fresh, high acidity and herbal, stone fruit, and floral flavors?

Answer 9

Roussanne

Question 10

Which white grape gives higher alcohol, body, and aromatic intensity to a blend?

Answer 10

Viognier

Question 11

Which white grape adds floral notes to a blend and has a light body and low alcohol?

Answer 11

Bourbolenc

Question 12

Which white grape gives fuller body and floral & anise notes to a blend?

Answer 12

Grenache Blanc

Question 13

Which white grape contributes more body, ageability, and floral and nut flavors to a blend?

Answer 13

Marsanne

Question 14

If you were blending a white wine in Côtes du Rhône, which grape varieties could you use to add more acidity to the wine?

Answer 14

Roussanne
Bourbolenc