France - Provence/Corse Flashcards
Where is Provence situated?
East of the Rhone Basin, in the Mediterranean coast. Close to the Italian border
Which are the main 6 AOCs in Provence?
Cotes de Provence
Bandol
Les-Baux-de-Provence
Cassis
Palette
Bellet
Why is Cotes de Provence so important?
3/4 of Provence wines come from this AOC, 90% of which is rose.
Which are the main grape varietals for Cotes de Provence rose?
Cinsault
Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah
Tibouren
How many sub-zones can we find in Cotes de Provence?
5
Which are the main wines of Bandol AOC?
Best reds in Povence, with min. 50% Mourvedre, blended with Grenache, Cinsault and smaller % of Syrah and Carignan.
How can we describe Bandol AOC red wines?
Full body, plummy, dense
Usually show animal character
What is the aging requirement for Bandol AOC reds?
Min. 18 months in wood.
They normally need years in bottle to reach their peak
Where is Les Baux-de-Provence situated?
Right under Avignon.
Warm hilltops, protected from Mistral winds.
Which wines can we find in Les Baux-de-Provence?
Red/rose from Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.
White from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Vermentino and Roussanne
Which is Palette top producer?
Chateau Simone
Which are the main grape varietals for white wines from Cassis?
Clairette
Marsanne
Which grapes are becoming more used for white wines from Bellet?
Rolle
What is ‘Rolle’ grape?
Italian Vermentino
Which classification is used in Cotes de Provence AOC?
‘Grand Cru Classe’ like Bordeaux
