Chateauneuf/Cognac Flashcards
The Chateauneuf du Pape AOP is in which departement?
Vaucluse
What are the communes of production in the Chateauneuf du Pape AOP?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Orange, Bédarrides, Courthézon, Sorgues
What are the permitted Red Varieties of Chateauneuf du Pape?
Grenache Noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Cinsault
Carignan
Terret Noir
Counoise
What are the permitted white varieties in Chateauneuf du Pape?
Clairette Blanc
Clairette Rose
Bourboulenc
Roussane
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Gris
Piquepoul Gris
Picquepoul Blanc
Picardan
Vaccarèse (Brun Argenté)
Muscardin
What is the minimum alcohol % in Chateauneuf du Pape?
12.5%
Arrange the following lieux-dits from north to south:
La crau, Pignan, Coudoulet
on a scale of 1 to 5, rate the 2016 vintage in chateauneuf du pape
5
What is the worst vintage of Chateauneuf du pape from 2000-2010?
2002 - torrential rain
What is the primary soil of the Lieux dits ‘La Crau’ ?
Galets
What are two ways in which galets help vinegrowers?
retain heat, resist erosion
What are 3 positive effects of the mistral in Chateauneuf du Pape?
blows cloud cover, relieves disease pressure, moderates temperature
Who produces the wine ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin?
Beaucastel
What was its inaugural vintage?
1989
Who produces the wine Cuvee de Capo?
Pegau (1998)
Which 3 lieux-dits is Cuvee de Capo sourced from?
La Crau, Les Escondudes and Montpertuis
What color is Domaine de Pegau’s Cuvee a Tempo?
White
Who produces the wine ‘Reserve de Celestins?
Henri Bonneau
Who produces the wine ‘Cuvee des Cadettes?
Chateau La Nerthe
In what year did Chateau Le Nerthe first bottle Chateauneuf du Pape?
1785
Approximately how many hectares are planted in the chateauneuf du Pape AOP?
3,000
What is the climate of Chateauneuf du Pape?
Warm Mediterranean
in which century did the Pope reside in Avignon?
14th (1300s)
What is the elevation range of Chateauneuf du Pape?
20-130m
What year was the Chateauneuf du Pape AOP Established?
1936
