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France: Provence & Corsica Flashcards

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Describe the climate of Provence.

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Warm, mediterranean
Adequate rainfall (around 550ml)
Cool Mistral wind provides cooling influence and reduces the risk of fungal disease.

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What characteristics do the best sites of Provence feature?

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The best sites for consistent yields are those that have shelter from the Mistral. Altitudes up to 400 m in inland sites also provide a moderating influence on warm summer temperatures.

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How are vines typically managed in Provence?

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Bush vines are being progressively replaced by trellising

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What methods of rosé production are used in Provence?

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Direct pressing and short maceration

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Outline the typical fermentation process of Provence rosé.

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  • Protective winemaking Wine is handled chilled (4°C) to protect from oxygen
  • Vessel Stainless steel tanks
  • Yeast Majority use cultured yeast
  • Temperature Cool, 14-18°C
  • MLF Blocked to retain acidity
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Do Provence rosés typically see lees maturation?

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Yes.
* 2-3 months on the lees in stainless steel for the majority of wines.
* Some producers carry out 8-10 months of lees ageing for texture

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What are the sub-zones of Côtes de Provence AOC?

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Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Pierrefeu, Notre-Dame des Anges

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What are the principal black varieties for Côtes de Provence AOC?

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Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Tibouren

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What is the area under vine of Côtes de Provence AOC?

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20,000ha

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How much does rosè production account for in Côtes de Provence AOC?

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95%

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What are the max. permitted yields for Côtes de Provence AOC? Average?

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55hL/ha
Average is around 45hL/ha

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What are the max. permitted yields for Côtes de Provence AOC with a sub-zone designation?

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50hL/ha
Pierrefeu is 45hL/ha for rouge

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What are the accessory white grape varieties of Côtes de Provence Rouge and Rosè?

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Clairette, Sémillon, Ugni Blanc, and Vermentino

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How much can white grape varieties account for in a Côtes de Provence rosé blend?

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Up to 20% if Vermentino is included.
Up to 10% if Vermentino is NOT included

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What are the principal varieties for Côtes de Provence AOC Blanc?

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Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sémillon, Vermentino, and Verdejo

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Name three ‘Grand Cru’ producers of Côtes de Provence AOC.

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Château Minuty
Clos Cibonne
Domaine de la Croix

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Where is Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC located?

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North west of Marseille

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Where is Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC located?

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North east of Marseille, wedged between Côtes de Provence areas

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What styles of wines are made in Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC?

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  • Whites based on Vermentino
  • Reds and rosès based on Grenache, Syrah, Mouvédre, Cinsault and Counoise (rosé with up to 20% whites).
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What are the max. permitted yields for:
* Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC
* Coteaux Varios-en-Provence AOC?

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  • 60hL/ha
  • 55hL/ha
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What are the principal soils of Bandol AOC?

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Limestone, Sandy Marl, Sandstone

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What is the area under vine in Bandol AOC?

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Area under vine has reduced from 1,400 ha to fewer than 600ha in this century alone, due to a combination of competition for land and the difficulties of working on the slopes.

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What is the typical aspect of vineyards in Bandol AOC?

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South-facing towards the sea, protected from the wind

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What are the max. permitted yields for Bandol AOC?

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What are the principal white grape varieties of Bandol AOC?
Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc
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What are the principal grape varieties for reds and rosès in Bandol AOC?
Mourvèdre, plus Cinsault and Grenache
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Are the vineyards of Bandol AOC harvested with machinerary or manually?
Hand-harvested by law
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What are the assemblage requirements for Bandol AOC rouge?
Principal Varieties: 50-95% Mourvèdre, plus Cinsault and Grenache Accessory Varieties: Carignan and Syrah (neither may exceed 10%)
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What are the élevage requirements for Bandol AOC rouge?
Min. 18 months in wood, may not be released before May 1 of the second year following the harvest
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What are the assemblage requirements for Bandol AOC rosé?
Principal Varieties: 20-95% Mourvèdre, plus Cinsault and Grenache Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% combined Bourboulenc, Carignan, Clairette, Syrah, and Ugni Blanc (none of these five grapes may exceed 10%)
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What are the élevage requirements for Bandol AOC rosé and blanc?
May not be released before March 1 of the year following the harvest
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What are the principal varieties for Bandol AOC Blanc?
50-95% Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc
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Name three producers of Bandol AOC.
* Domaine Tempier * Domaine du Gros Noré * Château de Pibarnon
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How much of a role do co-operatives play in Bandol AOC? Example of Co-op?
50% of total production Les Vignerons de La Cadiérenne
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Where is Bellet AOC located?
Provence Surrounds the city of Nice
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What styles of wine are produced in Bellet AOC?
Whites based on Vermentino Reds and rosés from Braquet and Fuella Nera
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In which Provence appellation are Braquet and Fuella Nera the principal black varieties?
Bellet AOC
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Where is Cassis AOC located?
Provence, South West of Marseille
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What styles of wines are made in Cassis AOC?
Whites based on Marsanne and Clairette Reds and rosés based on Cinsault, Grenache and Mouvédre
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Name a producer from Bellet AOC.
Clos Saint-Vincent
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Name three producers of Cassis AOC.
* Clos Saint Magdeline * Domaine de la Ferme Blanche * Domaine du Bagnard
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Where is Les Baux-de-Provence AOC located?
North west of Provence
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What styles of wines are produced in Les Baux-de-Provence AOP?
Whites based on Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Vermentino Rosés from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah Reds from Grenache, Mouvédre and Syrah
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Where is Domaine Trevallon located?
Les Baux-de-Provence AOC, but declassified
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What styles of wine does Domaine Trevallon produce?
Reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah Whites based on Marsanne, Roussane, Grenache Blanc etc
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Where is Palette AOC located?
Provence, north of Marseille.
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What styles of wine are produced in Palette AOC?
Whites from Picardin (Araignan), Clairette, Bourboulenc, and Clairette Reds and rosés based on Grenache, Mouvédre and Cinsault.
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In which Provence region is Picardin (Araignan) a principal grape variety?
Palette AOC
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Name a producer of Palette AOC.
Château Simone
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How many estates are in the Côtes de Provence 1955 Grand Cru Classé classification?
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51
Outline the domestic and export markets of Provence wines.
58% sold in France 42% exported US, UK and The Netherlands are the biggest export markets
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What are the most important grape varieties of Corsica?
Black: Nielluccio, Grenache, Sciaccarello White: Vermentino, Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
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What is Vermentino known as in Corsica?
Malvoisie de Corse
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What styles of wine are made under the Muscat du Cap Corse AOC?
VDNs from Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
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How many AOCs are there in Corsica?
Seven
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Name a producer in Corsica.
Domaine de Vaccelli

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