Rhone Valley Pt 10 - VDN production and AOCs Flashcards
Which two S. Rhone crus produce Vin Doux Naturel (VDN) wines?
Rasteau and Muscat de Beaumes-de -Venise AOCs.
When was Rasteau awarded for Fortified wines?
Awarded 1944 for fortified white, rose and red.
What are the primary grapes of Rasteau?
White -Genache Blanc;
Red - Grenache Gris;
Red - Grenache Noir.
Where does the VDN come from in Rasteau?
The village of Rasteau.
What is the area under vine in Rasteau?
Only 15 ac/6ha.
What are the two types of white VDN in Rasteau?
Blanc (reductive) and Ambre (oxidative) styles.
What is the blend rules for Blanc VDN?
Must be at least 90% Grenache Blanc and/or Grenache Gris.
What is the ageing rule for Blanc VDN?
They can be released May 1st after harvest if they have at least three months in bottle.
What is the blend rule for Ambre VDN?
They can contain the entire Grenache family (Noir, Gris, Blanc) and Grenache as awhole must comprise at least 90% of the blend.
What is the ageing rule for Ambre VDN?
They must mature until March 1st of third year after harvest.
What are the two types of red VDN?
Grenat (reductive) and Tuile (oxidative).
What is the blend rule for red VDNs (both grenat and tuile)?
Must be at least 75% Grenache Noir and all three Greanche must make up at least 90% of the blend.
What is the ageing rule for Grenat VDN?
They can be released May 1st after harvest if they have at least three months in bottle.
What is the ageing rule for tuile VDN?
They must mature until March 1st of third year after harvest.
What does “hors d’age” indicate on a label?
The VDN will have undergone five years of oxidative ageing.
