Languedoc/Roussillon Flashcards

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What is the only region in France to surpass Bordeaux in plantings?

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Languedoc

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What kind of wine does Languedoc mostly produce

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Low quality, IGP wines

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What percentage of Languedoc wines are released at the AOP level?

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2%

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What are the important Languedoc AOPs to know and what style of wine do they produce?

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Fitou AOP
- red wines only
- grenache, carignan, syrah, and Mourvèdre

Corbieres AOP
- blended white, red, and rose wines

Minervois AOP
- blended white, red, and rose wines

Limoux AOP
- whites from Mauzac, chardonnay, and chenin blanc
- red blends based on merlot
- Méthode ancestrale
- blanquette de limoux

cremant de limoux
- white and rose sparkling wines made from the traditional method
- Chardonnay, chenin blanc, mauzac, and pinot noir

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What are the 4 muscat AOPs of Languedoc

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  • de Frontignan
  • de Lunel
  • de Mireval
  • Saint-Jean-de-Minervois

all of these appellations produce Vin Doux Naturels from Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains

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What are the aging requirements for Cremant de Limoux in Languedoc?

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  • aged a minimum of 9 months on the lees
  • 12 months from tirage
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List the Roussillon AOPs

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Rivesaltes AOP
- Vin Doux Natures in all styles (blanc, gris, noir)
- all from grenache and other varieties

Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP
- Vin Doux Naturels
- muscat blanc a petit grains

Maury AOP
- reds from grenache
- Vin doux naturels from grenache (blanc, gris, noir)

Banyuls AOP
- vin doux naturels in a variety of colors from grenache (blanc, gris, noir)

Banyuls Grand Cru AOP
- vin doux naturels in various styles
- all from grenche (blanc, gris, noir).

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What are some winemaking preferences in Languedoc Roussillon?

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Winemakers utilize all kinds of techniques from oak chips, to new oak barrels, to stainless steel.

Besides sparkling and fortified wines, there are no set styles.

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What is the climate like in Languedoc-Rousillion?

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Mediterranean

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