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Provence Pt 7 - Other AOCs Flashcards

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What is the combined production of the six AOCs outside of the three major areas (CdP,CVP,CdAP)?

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Around 4%.

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When was Cassis AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?

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Awarded 1936 fro Dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Clairette, Marsanne;
Red:(P) Cinsaut, Grenache, Mourvedre.

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What is unique about Cassis AOC?

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It is the only one in Provence to produce more white wine than rd or rose (71%).

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Where is Cassis AOC located?

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Along the coast east from Marseilles, between the sea and the Massif des Calanques. The mountains shelter the vines from the Mistral.

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What are the blend rules for white wine in Cassis?

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Must be between 30-80% Marsanne in the blend and at least 60% of total must be Marsanne and/or Clairette.

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What are the blend rules for red and rose wine in Cassis?

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Cinsault, Mourvedre and Grenache dominant. Roses can have up to 20% white grapes.

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When was Bandol AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?

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Awarded in 1941 for Dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc;
Red:(P) Cinsaut, Grenache, Syrah.

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Which was the main grape planted after Phylloxera in Bandol AOC?

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Mourvedre.

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Where are the Bandol AOC vineyards located?

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On or near the Med. east of Toulon. Most face south in the form of a natural amphitheatre.

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What are the soils of Bandol?

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Pebbly limestone with pockets of sandy marls and sandstone.

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Whta are “restanques”?

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They are the man-made riverstone walls to support the terraces of Bandol vineyards.

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Which factors are said to be the key to the quality and character of Bandol wines?

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Aridity and low fertility of the vineyards which are only planted on hillsides.

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Why does Bandol favour Mourvedre?

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It is late-ripening and enjoys the long hot growing season here.

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Where are white grapes planted in Bandol?

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On slightly cooler, heat minimising north-facing slopes.

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How are grapes harvested in Bandol?

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Must be hand harvested only.

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What is production in Bandol?

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75% red and rose wines. White is in decline.

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What is the white wine blend rule in Bandol?

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Majority of blend is Clairette with Bourboulenc and/or Ugni Blanc as partner.

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What is the red wine blend rule in Bandol?

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Based on Mourvedre which cannot exceed 95% of the blend. Genache and Cinsaut complete the blend.

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How long must Bandol reds age in oak?

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Minimum of 18 months to soften tannins. They can evolve for ten years and need at least three years bottle ageing to be appreciated.

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Where is Les Baux de Provence AOC (Baux) located?

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South of Avignon and overlays the NW of Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOC.

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When was Baux AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes

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Awarded 1995 for dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Vermentino, Clairette and Grenache Blanc;
Red:(P) GSM and Cinsaut

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22
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What is a “Baou”?

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A local name for a rocky outcrop.

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What are the soils of Baux?

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Limestone hills rich in Bauxite minerals.

24
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What % of viticulture is organic in Baux AOc?

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It is reported that 100% of the surface is organic, biodynamically or lutte raisonee farmed.

25
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What is production breakdown in Baux AOc?

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Over 90% red and rose which is evenly split.

26
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What are the blend rules in Baux AOC?

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All wines must be a blend of two primary varieties.
Red are mainly GS and/or M. Roses are GS and/or Cinsault

27
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What are the ageing requirements for Baux reds and whites?

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Red - until September 15 year after harvest - oak not mandated.
White - Aged until April 1 year after harvest.

28
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Which is the smallest AOC in Provence?

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Palette AOC.

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When was Palette AOC awarded? Style? Grapes?

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Awarded in 1948 for dry white, rose and red.
White: (P) Clairette, Bourboulenc, Araignon;
Rose:(P) Clairette Rose;
Red:(P) Cinsaut, Grenache, Mourvedre.

30
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Where is Palette AOC located?

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Both sides of the Arc river just east of Aix en Provence.

31
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What is the size of Palette AOc?

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118ac/48ha. there are only a handful of producers the most famous being Chateau Simone which make half of the AOC production.

32
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What is the production breakdown in Palette?

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Red - 40%;
Rose -20%;
White - 40%.
Uses an long list of often obscure range of grapes

33
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What is the blend rules for white wine in Palette AOC?

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Must contain at least 55% of the primary varieties.

34
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What is the blend rules for red and rose wine in Palette AOC?

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Must contain a majority of the primary varieties. Mourvedre must be one of them. No variety can constitute over 80% of the mix.

35
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What are the ageing requirements for white and rose wines in Palette AOC?

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Cannot be released until April 1 of year following harvets.

36
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What are the ageing requirements for red wines in Palette AOC?

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Must spend 18 months in oak and cannot be released until April 1 in second year after harvest.

37
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How are grapes harvested in Palette AOC?

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Must be by harvested and sorted by hand.

38
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What specialty wine is made in Palette?

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A sweet wine called Vin Cuit. It is not made commercially.

39
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What is Vin Cuit?

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It is grape must which is slow cooked for 10 hours over an open fire. This concentrates the sugars. It is fermented in a barrel over a year. Made from Grenache Noir.

40
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When was Bellet/Vin de Bellet AOC awarded? Style? Grapes?

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Awardedc1941 for dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Vermentino
Red: (P) Braquet Noir, Fuella Nera

41
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Where are the vineyards of Bellet AOC located?

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They surround Nice and flank the Var river at elevations of 200-300mtrs.

42
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What is production breakdown in Bellet AOC?

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Equal amounts of white, rose and red.

43
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What is the dominant white variety in Bellet whites?

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Vermentino blended with Chardonnay or Clairette.

44
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What are most rose wines in Bellet AOC made from?

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Braquet Noir

45
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What are red wines in Bellet AOC made from?

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Braquet Noir and Fuella Nera. Also can include Grenache.

46
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What grape varieties are not permitted in Palette?

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Bordeaux varieties however it is the only AOC in Provence which permits the use of Chardonnay.

47
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When was Pierrevert AOC awarded? Style?

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Awarded 1998 as Coteaux de Pierrevert for dry white rose and red.

48
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What white grapes are permitted in Bellet AOC wines?

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(P) Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Picpoul, Roussanne, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier.

49
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What red grapes are permitted in Bellet AOC wines?

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(P) GS and Cinsaut

50
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Where is Pierrevert located?

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In the northernpart of Provence at an average elevation of 450 mtrs.

51
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What is the local climate in Pierrevert AOC?

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It has strong alpine influence which means it has the greatest diurnal swings in Provence.

52
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What is the character of Pierrevert wines?

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Similar to style of Rhone wines.

53
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What are the blend rules for white wines in Pierrevert AOC?

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Must contain Grenache Blanc or Vermentino.

54
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What are the blend rules for rose wines in Pierrevert AOC?

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Dominated by Grenache and/or Syrah.

55
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What are the blend rules for red wines in Pierrevert AOC?

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Most often Grenache and Syrah.

56
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What is the most significant IGP in Provence?

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Mediterranee IGP.

French Wine Scholar Course 2023 (77 decks)

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