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Rhone Pt 4 - N.Rhone AOCs Flashcards

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How many AOC in N.Rhone?

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Eight. They are all considered to be a “CRU”. They all lie within the the Cotes du Rhone production zone.

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Which is the largest AOC in N.Rhone?

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Crozes-Hermitage.

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Which AOCs lie on the right bank of the Rhone?

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Cote-Rotie, Condrieu, Chateau Grillet, St.Joseph, Cornas and Saint-Peray.

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What is the production split between red and white in N.Rhone?

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86% red and 14% white. Rose is not authorised for any Cru.

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When was Cote Rotie awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1940 for Red only.
White; (S) Viognier;
Red; Syrah.

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Why is Cote Rotie known as the “ roasted slopes”?

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It is located on extremely steep South facing, and so receives long hours of sunlight.

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How much Viognier can be used in Cote Rotie wines?

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AOC permits up to 20% but this is usually less than 5%.

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What production rules govern how Viognier may be used in Cote Rotie reds?

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They must be co-planted, co-harvested and co-fermented.

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When was Condrieu awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded in 1940 for Dry White, Sweet White.(RS 4.5%/45 gl)
Grapes are Viognier only

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Where is Condrieu located?

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On East-facing slopes on the right bank of the Rhone.

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What is the style of Condrieu wines?

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Med.-Full bodied with moderate to low acidity.

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What % of Condrieu is vinifed dry?

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90-95% today. in 18th and 19th century it was mostly sweet. It is uncommon today.

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When was Chateau-Grillet awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1936 for dry white only.
Viognier is sole grape.
Produces in the same style as Condrieu.

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Where is Chateau-Grillet located?

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It is within the bounday of Condrieu on steep terraces. It is only 8.6 ac/3.5 ha.

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What is the ageing regime for Chateau-Grillet wines?

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They must spend two years in oak barrels or tanks. They can continue to age for a further 10 years.

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What is unique about Chateau-Grillet?

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It is one of only two monoploles outside Bourgogne. The other is Coulee de Serrant in the Loire.

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When was Saint-Joseph awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Where is Saint-Joseph located?

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On steep east-facing slopes on the right bank of the Rhone. It runs 37 miles in a narrow and long stretch.

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Why do the wines of Saint-Joseph vary in style and concentration?

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It has a variety of aspects so some wines are structured and concentrated whilst others are softer and more fruit-forward. As a general rule they mature more quickly than other N.Rhone crus.

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What is production in Saint-Joseph?

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86% red and 14% white.

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How much Marsanne or Roussanne can be fermented with Saint-Joseph reds?

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Up to 10% may be co-fermented.

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When was Cornas awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1938 for RED only.
100% Syrah only.

23
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Where is Cornas located?

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It is a steep, SE-facing slope of granite which forms and amphitheatre protecting the vines from cold winds.

24
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What does “Cornas” mean?

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It is old celtic for “burned earth”.

25
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When was Saint-Peray awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1936 for dry and sparkling white.
White: (P) Marsanne and Roussanne.

26
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Why is Saint-Peray cooler than expected so far south?

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It is a deep valley with steep slopes.

27
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How much sparkling wine is produced in Saint-Peray?

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Very little. It has been produced here in the traditional method since 1825.

28
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Which AOCs lie on the left bank of the Rhone?

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Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage.

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When was Hermitage awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1936 for dry white, red and Vin de Paille.
White: (P) Marsanne , Roussanne;
Red: (P) Syrah.

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Which white grapes can be used in Hermitage red wines?

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Up to 15% Roussanne and Marsanne can be co-fermented.

31
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What is Hermitage renowned for?

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It is one of the oldest vineyards in France sill under cultivation. It yields one of the most long-lived and collected wines in the Rhone.

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What is production in Hermitage?

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2/3rds red, 1/3rd white.

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What is the character of Hermitage wines?

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Reds are long-lived and whites are similar. Both need a few years in bottle to mature.

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When was Crozes-Hermitage awarded AOC? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1937 for dry white, red.
White: (P) Marsanne , Roussanne;
Red: (P) Syrah.

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Which white grapes can be used in Crozes-Hermitage red wines?

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Up to 15% Roussanne and Marsanne can be co-fermented. They can also be bottled in white wines.

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What is the character of Crozes-Hermitage wines?

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They are essentially lighter, faster maturing versions of Hermitage and represent good value.

37
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Which N.Rhone AOC is not included in the Cotes du Rhone zone of production?

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The Diois which is considered a part of the N.Rhone.

38
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Where is the Diois located?

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It is 25 miles SE of Cornas on the edge of the Massif du Vercors.

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What is the climate of Diois?

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Continental with alpine influences. Continentality and diurnal rangHow does the climate influence grape growing?e are higher than othe N. Rhone AOCs.Summer days are very hot and nights substantially cooler.

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How does the climate affect grape growing?

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Grape varieties are planted that can endure in this challenging growing environment

41
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What are the grape varieties of Diois?

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White: Claireete, Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc, Chardonnay and Aligote;
Rose: Clairette Rose;
Red: Gamay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge.

42
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What are the main wine styles in Diois?

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Mainly sparkling white in either ancestral or traditional method, including Cremant de Die.

43
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When was Clairette de Die awarded AOC? for which styles? which grapes?

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Awarded 1942 for sparkling white and sparkling rose.
White: (P) Muscat a Petit Grains Blanc, Clairette;
Rose: (S) Clairette Rose;
Red (S) Gamay,Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge.

44
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What is the production of Diois?

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It produces 96% of all of Diois entire production.

45
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Which styles of wine are produced from Clairette de Die?

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Clairette de Die - traditional method;
Clairette de Die - Methode Dioise Ancestral - sweet sparkling blend

46
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Which grapes are used in Clairette de Die?

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100% Clairette

47
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Which grapes are used in Clairette de Die Method Dioise Traditional?

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Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc and Clairette. Muscat dominates the blend. Can be rose.

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