Rhone Valley Pt 7 - Regional AOCs and CDR hierarchy Flashcards

1
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How are the AOCs of the Rhone Valley categorised?

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Two groups - those that can produce under Regional CdR AOC and those that cannot.

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Where does the CdR production zone comprise?

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It extends from Vienne to Avignon and includes the 17 Crus.

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Where do the vast majority of grapes for CdR AOC come from?

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Mainly the S.Rhone as the Northern vineyards fall under the more prestigious Cru AOCs.

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4
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How many wine producing villages are there in the Rhone Valley?

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300

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How many wine producing villages are there in the CdR AOC zone?

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171.

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How many wine producing villages can produce under the CdR Villages AOC?

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Within the 171 of the CdR AOC there are 95 producung grapes of proven and consistent quality each year.

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7
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How many wine producing villages in the CdR Village can add their name to the label?

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22 villages with consistent quality and distinctiveness, in recognition of the uniqueness of their terroir. They are DGCs.

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Where is the CdR Villages zone located?

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Entirely in the S.Rhone.

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What category is at the top of the Cotes du Rhone AOC hierarchy?

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Crus followed by; CdR Village plus DGC name; CdR Village AOC and CdR AOC.

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10
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Can promotion occur in the CdR hierarchy?

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Yes a Village may become DGC level; A DGC can become a Cru.

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When were the last promotions in CdR?

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2020 - Nyons became DGC level;
Laudun is expected to become a Cru in 2023

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What % of total Rhone Valley production does CdR AOC represent?

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More than 40%

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When was CdR AOC awarded? which styles? grapes?

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Awarded 1937 for Dry white, rose,red.
White: (P) Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc; Marsanne, Rousanne, Viognier.
Rose - No Primary;
Red - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre.

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What is the planted area of CdR AOC?

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Circa 75,000 Ac/30,000 ha.

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What is the blending regulation for RED AND ROSE CdR vinified SOUTH of Montelimar?

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At least two of the primary grapes must comprise at least 60% of the blend. GRENACHE is Mandatory..

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What is the blending regulation for RED AND ROSE CdR vinified NORTH of Montelimar?

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It must have any one of the primary grapes and this must be at least 60% of the blend. None of them is mandated to be in the blend.

17
Q

What grape is often incorporated in CdR rose? What does it bring?

A

Cinsaut. It adds perfume, finesse and fruit without adding much tannin or pigment.

18
Q

What is the blending regulation for CdR whites?

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It must be made from a majority of the primary white varieties in any combination or proportions.

19
Q

What white variety is the backbone of CdR white wines?

A

Grenache Blanc.

20
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When was CdR Villages AOC awarded? which styles? grapes?

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Awarded 1966 for Dry white, Rose and red.
White: (P) Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc; Marsanne, Rousanne, Viognier.
Rose - No Primary;
Red - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre.

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How do CdR Villages wines differ from the CdR AOC?

A

They have more stringent rules. They are expected to display more distinct and concentrated flavours and aromas. They should also age longer.

22
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What are the blending rules for RED CdR Villages AOC wines?

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They must comprise 66% of at least two of the primary varieties; one of these must be Grenache.

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What are the blending rules for WHITE CdR Villages AOC wines?

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They must have a majority of primary white varieties.

24
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What are the blending rules for ROSE CdR Villages AOC wines?

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There is no prescribed rules but they are similar to CdR.

25
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How do RED CdR Villages + DGC wines differ from the CDRV wines?

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CDRV+ reds are expected to have lower yields and achieve higher ABV levels.