France/Languedoc/Rouss/Southwest: Day 15

Question 1

State the rough geographic location of Languedoc

Answer 1

Southeastern France

Question 2

State the rough geographic location of Roussillon

Answer 2

Southeastern France, specifically in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region

Question 3

Name the traditional sparkling wine of Languedoc

Question 4

Name a Vin Doux Naturel from the region of Languedoc/Roussillon

Answer 4

1. Banyuls
2. Maury

Question 5

State what major wine regions surround the Southwest

Answer 5

1.Cahors
2. Madiran
3. Jurançon
4. Gaillac
5. Fronton
6. Bergerac

Question 6

Name two important AOCs in the Languedoc region

Answer 6

1. Fitou AOC
2. Corbières AOC

Question 7

Name two important AOCs in the Roussillon region

Answer 7

1. Maury AOC
2. Grand Roussillon AOC

Question 8

Identify three appellations in the Sud-Ouest region

Answer 8

1. Bergerac AOC
2. Cahors AOC
3. Gaillac AOC

Question 9

Name the commune that specializes in Malbec in Languedoc

Answer 9

Saint-Polycarpe

Question 10

Name an AOC that focuses on the Tannat grape

Answer 10

Madiran AOC