South of France/Limoux/

Question 1

What you know about Terrasses du Larzac AOP?

Answer 1

*Known as a one of the top AOP with Cru status of Languedoc, producing outstanding red wines only,
*With red rock soil (ruffes)
clay & limestone.
*White and rose are sold under Languedoc AOC or an IGP.

Question 2

List the leading grape varieties for Terrasses du Larzac AOP wines?

Answer 2

*Syrah
*Grenache
*Mourvedre
*Cinsault
*Carignan

Question 3

What you know about Fitou AOP?

Answer 3

*Producing red wines similar to Corbieres wines.
*From Carignan & Grenache with 60% requirement for these 2 grapes.

Question 4

What you know about Limoux AOP?

Answer 4

*This was the first French Appellation to stipulate barrel fermentation.
*AOP mainly for still white wine from Mauzac, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc.
*Produces also semi-sparkling & sparkling wines.

Question 5

List the grape varieties for the red Limoux AOC/P?

Answer 5

*Merlot
*Carignan
*Grenache
*Cot (Malbec)
*Syrah

Question 6

List the styles of Blanquette de Limoux AOC?

Answer 6

*Blanquette de Limoux AOC=Tradiotional method Sparkling wine, from: Mauzac, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc.

*Blanquette de Limoux
Ancestrale = 1 fermentation which takes place in the bottle. Must remain 1 year on the lees, and not disgorged.

*Cremant de Limoux=produced from Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac, Pinot Noir.

Question 7

Name the largest & oldest white wine Appellation within Languedoc region?

Answer 7

*Picpoul de Pinet
*The wines are produced from from 100% Picpoul grapes.

Question 8

What style of wine is produced within Frontignan AOC in Languedoc region?

Answer 8

*Producing VDNs & VDLs from the Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains grape.
*VDNs=252 g/l
*VDLs=237 g/l
between 15-18%abv

Question 9

List other notable VDNs AOCs within Languedoc region?

Answer 9

*Muscat de Lunel
*Muscat de Mireval