Rhone Valley Pt 10 - VDN production and AOCs Flashcards

1
Q

Which two S. Rhone crus produce Vin Doux Naturel (VDN) wines?

A

Rasteau and Muscat de Beaumes-de -Venise AOCs.

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When was Rasteau awarded for Fortified wines?

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Awarded 1944 for fortified white, rose and red.

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3
Q

What are the primary grapes of Rasteau?

A

White -Genache Blanc;
Red - Grenache Gris;
Red - Grenache Noir.

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4
Q

Where does the VDN come from in Rasteau?

A

The village of Rasteau.

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5
Q

What is the area under vine in Rasteau?

A

Only 15 ac/6ha.

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6
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What are the two types of white VDN in Rasteau?

A

Blanc (reductive) and Ambre (oxidative) styles.

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What is the blend rules for Blanc VDN?

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Must be at least 90% Grenache Blanc and/or Grenache Gris.

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What is the ageing rule for Blanc VDN?

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They can be released May 1st after harvest if they have at least three months in bottle.

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9
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What is the blend rule for Ambre VDN?

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They can contain the entire Grenache family (Noir, Gris, Blanc) and Grenache as a whole must comprise at least 90% of the blend.

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10
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What is the ageing rule for Ambre VDN?

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They must mature until March 1st of third year after harvest.

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What are the two types of red VDN?

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Grenat (reductive) and Tuile (oxidative).

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What is the blend rule for red VDNs (both grenat and tuile)?

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Must be at least 75% Grenache Noir and all three Grenache must make up at least 90% of the blend.

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13
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What is the ageing rule for Grenat VDN?

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They can be released May 1st after harvest if they have at least three months in bottle.

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What is the ageing rule for tuile VDN?

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They must mature until March 1st of third year after harvest.

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15
Q

What does “hors d’age” indicate on a label?

A

The VDN will have undergone five years of oxidative ageing.

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16
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What does “rancio” indicate on a label?

A

The wine will have achieved the taste of “rancio”.

17
Q

How are roses Rasteau VDNs made?

A

They are made from at least 90% of all grenaches.

18
Q

What is the ageing requirements for Rose VDN?

A

None.

19
Q

When was Muscat de Beaumes de Venise AOC awarded? style? grapes?

A

Awarded in 1945 for Fortified white, rose and red.
White:(P) Muscat a Petits Grains Blanc;
Red:(P)Muscat a Petits Grains Rouge;

20
Q

What is styles ratio in MDBV?

A

83% white;
15% rose;
2% Red.

21
Q

What is the character of MDBV VDNs?

A

Fresh and reductive style.