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Languedoc-Rousillon Flashcards

1
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What is the oldest and largest wine producing region in France?

A

Languedoc

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2
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Who discovered the principle of Mutage?

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Arnau de Villaneuve (13th century)

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3
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How much larger is Languedoc than Bordeaux

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More than twice the size of Bordeaux.
23 AOC
22 IGP

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4
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What is the climate of Languedoc?

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Mediterranean with warm summers,mild winters and little rain.

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What area does Languedoc AOP cover?

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All of Languedoc-Rousillon. From the Spanish border to the city of Nimes.

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What are the geographic designations of Languedoc AOP?

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Cabrieres, Fonseranes, Gres de Montpellier, La Mejanelle, Montpeyroux, Pezenaz, Quatourze, Saint Christopher, Saint Drezery, Saint Georges d’Orques, Saint Saturnin, Sommieres

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7
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What are two areas that recently gained AOP status in Languedoc?

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Terraces du Lazrac and La Clape

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8
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What are some fortified wine AOC’s of Languedoc?

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Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval and Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois

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What type of wine production is allowed in Languedoc AOP?

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Red,White and Rose

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What is the main production of wine in the Languedoc AOP?

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Red wines based on Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre

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What are the notable AOP’s of Languedoc?

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Fitou
Corbieres
Minervois
Saint-Chinian
Limoux
Blanquette de Limoux
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What are some notable white wine producing AOP’s of Languedoc?

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Picpoul de Pinot
Claire te du Languedoc
Limoux

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13
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The Fitou appellation is allowed to make what type of wine only?

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Red

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14
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What AOP surrounds the Fitou AOP?

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Corbieres

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15
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What is the largest AOP in Languedoc?

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Corbieres

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16
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What is the name of the subregion AOP in Corbieres and what grape are its wines based on?

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Corbieres-Boutenac

Carignan

17
Q

What distinctive character do Minervois wines have?

A

Black olive tapenade

18
Q

What is the first cru of Languedoc-Rousillon?

A

Minervois-La-Liviniere (Red)

19
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What are two cru AOPs in Saint-Chinian? What are the grapes used in their blends?

A

Roquebrun St-Chinian and Berlou St-Chinian

Red blends using only Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mouvedre

20
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What grape dominates the Limoux AOP?

What style of production do they use for this grape?

A

Chardonnay

Barrel Fermentation

21
Q

What two grapes are used in Cremant de Limoux?

What is the minimum percentage that must be used of these grapes?

A

Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

60%

22
Q

What percentage of France’s fortified wines are made in Roussillon?

A

90%

23
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What are the styles of the Vin doux Naturel wines?

A 
Blanc
Ambre (amber)
Grenat (red)
Tuile (Tawny)
Rose 
Hors d’Age (beyond age)
Rancio (oxidized)
24
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What are the VDN producing AOPs of Roussillon?

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Grand Roussillon
Rivesaltes
Muscat de Rivesaltes 
Banyuls
Banyuls Grand Cru
Maury
25
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What is the climate characteristics of Roussillon?

A

Similar to Languedoc
Blazing hot summers
Cold northern winds

26
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How many communes are in Cotes du Roussillon?

What four may add their name to the appellation?

A 
32 communes
Latour de France
Caramany
Lesquerde
Tautavel
27
Q

What VDN AOP requires 75% Grenache and maturation in oak for 30 months?

A

Banyuls Grand Cru AOP

28
Q

What VDN can be produced as a white,rose or tawny and age 10-40 years.

A

Banyuls

29
Q

What is the AOP named that produces unfortified wine from grapes grown in Banyuls?

A

Collioure

30
Q

How much wine production is dedicated to dry roses in Provence?

A

3/4

31
Q

How many Grand Cru Classe estates are there in Provence?

A

23

32
Q

What AOP produces wines focused on Mouvedre with up to 50% blended with Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah or Carignan?

A

Bandol

33
Q

What grape are the white wines of Bandol based on?

A

Clairette

34
Q

What are the AOP’s of Provence?

A 
Coteaux d’Aix en Provence
Cotes de Provence
Coteaux Varios en Provence
Les Baux de Provence
Coteaux de Pierrevert
Palette
Cassis
Bellet
35
Q

What are the primary grapes of Corsica?

A

Nielluccio (variant of Sangiovese)
Sciacarello
Vermentino

36
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What are the AOPs of Corsica?

A

Vin de Corse
Ajaccio
Patrimonio
Muscat du Cap Corse

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