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Provence Flashcards

1
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Where is France would you most likely incounter the Tibouren varietal?

A

Provence

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2
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What is NOT an approved mothod of producing rosé wines in Provence?

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Blending of white and red juice.

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3
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What is the hourglass-shaped bottle calling in Provence?

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Skittle Bottle

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4
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What are the subzones of Côtes de Provence AOP and which one was added most recently?

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La Londe
Sainte-Victoire
Fréjus
Pierrefeu
Notre-Dame des Anges(added in 2019)

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5
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Which subzone of Côtes de Provence AOP allow for the production of white wine?

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La Londe

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6
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What grape makes up the majority of Bandol Blanc AOP wines?

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Clairette

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7
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What red grapes are planted on the north-facing slopes of Bandol AOP? What grapes are planted on the south-facing slopes?

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Grenache is planted on the northern slopes.

Mourvedre is planted on the south facing slopes.

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8
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What is the encépagement for Bandol Rouge AOP?

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50-95% Mourvèdre + Cinsault and Grenache

Carignan and Syrah (neither may exceed 10%)

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9
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What are the aging requirements for Bandol Rouge AOP?

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Min. 18m in wood.

Not released before May 1st of the second year following the harvest.

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10
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Today, what remains the biggest threat to Bandol AOP?

A

French Riviera real estate.
Expansion of tourisim, golf clubs and holiday resorts.

Brick and Mortar not climate change.

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11
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Name three producers of Bandol AOP?

A

Domaine Tempier

Château de Pibarnon

Château Pradeaux

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12
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What appellation in Provence lies the furthest east?

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Bellet AOP

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13
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What former subzone of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP was awarded appellation status in 1995?

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Les Baux-de-Provence AOP

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14
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What appellation had lobbied the INAO to make organic viticulture mandetory?

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Les Baux-de-Provence AOP

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15
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What appellation lies across the Durance River from Luberon AOP?

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Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP

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16
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What is the principle white grape of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP?

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Min. 50% Rolle (Vermentino)

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17
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What styles of wine are produced under Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP?

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Dry, Still

White: min. 50% Rolle, w/ Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc

Rouge/Rosé: min. 70% combined Grenache (min. 20%) Syrah and Mourvèdre

18
Q

What is the most impotant geographic feature of Pallette AOP?

A

Gleaming white, limestone soils

19
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What styles of wine are produced under Pallet AOP?

A

Dry, Still

White: min. 55% combined Picardin (Araignan), Clairette, Bourboulenc

Rosé/Rouge: min. 50% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre & Cinsault

20
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Name two communal appellation in Provence that are on the coast?

A

Cassis AOP

Bandol AOP

21
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What appellation surrounds the town of Nice?

A

Ballet AOP

22
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What style of wine is the most pupular in Cassis AOP?

A

Full-bodied white wines from Clairette & Marsanne

23
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What style of wine is produced under Ballet AOP?

A

Dry, Still

White: min. 60% Vermentino

Rouge/Rosé: min. 60% combined Braquet & Fuella Nera

24
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Where in France would you find Italy’s Brachetto?

A

In Ballet AOP. Where it is known as Braquet

25
Q

Name four appellation in Provence without the word “Provence” in the name?

A

Bandol AOP

Cassis AOP

Ballet AOP

Palette AOP

26
Q

Name four appellations in Provence with the word “Provence” in the name?

A

Côtes de Provence AOP

Les Baux-de-Provence AOP

Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP

Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP

27
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What style of wine is produced under Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP?

A

Dry, Still

White: min. 30% Vermentino + Grenache Blanc and Clairette

Rouge/Rosé: min. 80% combined Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah

28
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Where is Louis Latour’s property located in Provence and what style of wine is produced?

A

Domaine de Valmoissine in Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP

They release their Pinot Noir as VDP.

29
Q

Palette AOP is located within which subzone of Côtes de Provence AOP?

A

Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire AOP

30
Q

What appellation lies directly south of Avignon?

A

Les Baux de Provence AOP

31
Q

What is the min. % of Sciaccarello in Ajaccio AOP Rouge & Rosé?

A

min. 40%

32
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What is the min. % of Nielluccio in Patrimonio AOP Rouge & Rosé?

A
  • Rosé -* min. 75%
  • Rouge -* min 90%
33
Q

What are the current number of estates classified in the Côtes de Provence AOP and name 4?

A

18

Clos Cibonne
Clos Mireille
Chateau Minuty
Chateau de Selle
Domaine du Noyer
Château de Saint-Martin

34
Q

Domaine de Trévillon is located in what appellation?

A

Les Baux-de-Provence AOP

35
Q

Château Simone is located in what AOP?

A

Palette AOP

36
Q

Domaine de Triennes is located in what AOP?

A

Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP

37
Q

What grapes are required for Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Blanc AOP?

A

min. 50% Vermentino

38
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What is the min. % of Mourvèdre required in Bandol Rosé AOP?

A

min. 20%

39
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What is the wood aging requirements for both Palette and Bandol rouge?

A

Min. 18 months in wood

40
Q

What is the term used for terracing of vines in Provence?

A

Restanques

41
Q

Who produces Cuvée Cabassou and what is the dominant grape?

A

Domaine Tempier

Mourvèdre

(their top cuvée, 60 y/o Mourvèdre vines)

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