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Languedoc-Rousillon Flashcards

1
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t/f: Languedoc-Roussillon has the most plantings of grape vines in France

A

true

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2
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Corbieres and Minervois are based on what grape(s)?

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GSM

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One of the oldest AOCs in Languedoc-Roussillon, this AOC is non-contiguous and is based on Carignan and Grenache

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Fitou

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France’s richest, fullest, most quality-oriented VDN AOC

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Banyuls

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5
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How are VDN wines produced?

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Mutage

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Banyuls is based on this grape

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Grenache

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7
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Red Banyuls drinks like a …

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young, fruity Port

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What type of wine does Maury AOC produce?

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VDN

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9
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Maury AOC wine is based on this grape

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Grenache

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10
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VDN wines have an ABV range of…

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15-18%

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11
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Most common varieties for VDN wine

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Grenache + Muscat

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Muscat de Rivesalts AOC must be made from…

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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains + Muscat of Alexandria

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13
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The town of Limoux is known for…

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SPARKLING WINE

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Cremant de Limoux is based on…

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Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

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15
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Blanquette is also known as

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Mauzac

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16
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Blanquette de Limoux is made with this method

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traditional method

17
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Blanquette de Limoux and Limoux Methode Ancestrale are based on this grape

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Blanquette (Mauzac)

18
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Over 90% of France’s sparkling wine is made in…

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Roussillon

19
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The birthplace of VDN

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Rivesaltes

20
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Rivesalts AOC produces a …

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VDN based on Grenache

21
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What can you tell me about Cotes de Roussillon AOC?

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Blanket AOC
Red + white + rose
GSM blends
W: grenache, macabeu
Most dry wines in Roussillon are sold under this AOC, as Roussillon specializes in sweet VDN wines

22
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Where is the red grape Lledoner Pelut found?

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Languedoc Roussillon and Catalonia

23
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Picpoul

A

Ancient variety
“stings the lips” - great acidity

24
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This IGP covers Languedoc-Roussillon

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Pays d’OC

25
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Languedoc AOC

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Blanket AOC
GSM
W: Picpoul-based

26
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The 2 highest production AOC

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Corbieres
Minervois

27
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Where is La Clape AOC found?

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Languedoc-Roussillon

28
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VDN AOCs

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Banyuls
Maury
Rivesalts
Muscat de Rivesalts

29
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This wine is said to be the oldest pruposefully-produced sparkling wine in France

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Limoux Methode Ancestrale

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