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Languedoc Roussillon Flashcards

1
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What is the assemblage of blanquette de limoux?

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90% Mauzac

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What are the syles of Rivesaltes?

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ambre, grenat, tuile, and rose - amber red tawny and pink

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What is used in Granges des Peres Rouge?

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4
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Banyuls wines with a vintage are labeled as?

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Rimage

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5
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What are the subzones for St. Chinian?

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Berlou, Roquebrun both red GSM blends. S emphasized on the Roquebrun

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6
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What is the oldest, purposefully made sparkling wine?

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Blanquette de Limoux

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7
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What is produced in St. Chinian?

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RWP

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True/False: Maury produces still dry red wines under the same AOP as the VdN

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True. As of 2011. Grenache based

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What is produced in Corbieres Boutenac?

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Red based on Grenache/Mourv/Carignan

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What are the whites from Limoux made from?

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Barrel fermented Chard, Chenin, and Mauzac.

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What is Les Aspres?

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Sub of Cotes du Roussillon for Syrah and Mourvedre based reds.

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12
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Who is Arnaud de Villeneuve?

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13th century physician that pioneered Mutage

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13
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What AOP’s are within Corbieres?

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Corbieres Boutenac and Fitou

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14
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What is required for an ‘Hors d’Age’ from Rivesaltes?

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5 years minimum. Often 20+

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What is Maury?

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VdN AOP from Grenache in Rivesaltes/Rousillon

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16
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What is a synonym of Mauzac?

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Blanquette

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17
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Grenache and Carignan account for at least what percentage of Fitou AOP?

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50%

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18
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Which rivesaltes styles are oxidative and how long are they aged?

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Ambre and tuile. Until 3/1/3rd year

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19
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What region in France has the most vineyard plantings?

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Languedoc-Roussillon - most in the world

20
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Where is the Agly river valley?

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Rousillion. The heart of Cote de Rousillion Villages.

21
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What are the reds of Limoux made from?

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Merlot w/GSyCot

22
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Which Languedoc AOP’s use bordeaux varieties

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Cabardes (40GS+40CFCSM), and Malpere (40+M(R), CF(P), Limoux (50M + GSCot)

23
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How many geo designations exist for Languedoc AOP?

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11: Cabrières, Grés de Montpellier, La Méjanelle, Montpeyroux, Pézenas, Quatourze, Saint-Christol, Saint-Drézéry, Saint-Georges-d’Orques, Saint-Saturnin, Sommières

24
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What is produced in Fitou?

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Reds based on Grenache

25
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Rasteau wines that are maderized in style in which the wines are left in open barrels exposed to the sun and heat are ?

A

Rancio

26
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What is the southernmost AOP in continental France?

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Banyuls AOP

27
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Is Chaptalization permitted in Banyuls?

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No

28
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What is the soil type of Cote de Rousillion Villages?

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Schist dominant

29
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What is the classification for the entire Languedoc-Roussillon region?

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Vin de Pays d’Oc

30
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What is Collioure?

A

AOP for unfortified dry red from Banyuls

31
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What requires 100% Mauzac?

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Limoux “Method Ancestrale”

32
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Rivesaltes means ? In the catalan language?

A

High Shores

33
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Which river passes through the heart of Rivesaltes?

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Tet

34
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What communes may append to Cotes du Roussillon Villages?

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4 - Latour de France, Caramany, Lesquerde, and Tautavel

35
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What are 2 AOP’s that were elevated from geographic designations in the Languedoc?

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Terrasses du Larzac for reds, and La Clape for RW

36
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What are the AOP w/in Minervois?

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Minervois la Liviniere, Cabardes, Muscat de St. Jean de Minervois

37
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What is the assemblage of Cremant de limoux?

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Max 90% Chard(50+), Chenin + max 20% Mauzac and PN(<15)

38
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What is required for Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?

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75%+ Grenache noir, 30 months bbl,

39
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What are the fortified wine appellations in the Languedoc?

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Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de St. Jean de Minervois, Muscat de Frontignan

40
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What is the assemblage required for Banyuls?

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50%+ grenache noir, and 75%+ for Banyuls Grand Cru

41
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What are the Fitou regions, and what are the corresponding soil types?

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Fitou Maritime - Clay/Limestone and Fitou Montagneux - Schist

42
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What is required for Red Languedoc AOP wines?

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50% combo G,Sy,Mour,Lladoner Pelut, but it changes based on area

43
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Cremant de Limoux AOP may include a maximum of what combination of PN and Mauzac?

A

?

44
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What is produced in Limoux?

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Red, White and sparkling

45
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What is Muscat de Noel?

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Muscat de Lunel or MdSt. Jean de Minervois or Muscat de Rivesaltes VdN’s that are bottled no later than 12/1

46
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What mountain range borders Les Aspres?

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Alberes Mountains

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