France-Roussillon

Question 1

How much of FR fortified wine does Roussillon produce?

Answer 1

90%

Question 2

What is the general topography of Roussillon?

Answer 2

Extends N from Spanish Border in SW France

E facing Amphitheater

Question 3

Which Mtn ranges surround Roussillon?

Answer 3

• Corbières Hills to the E
• Canigou Mtns (E extension of the Pyrannees) to W
• Asprès Mtns to N

Question 4

What is the VdPays zone of Roussillon?

Answer 4

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Question 5

What is the dominant cultural group of Roussillon?

Answer 5

Catalan (dialect also spoken here)

Question 6

What is the overarching AOP of Roussillon?

Answer 6

Côtes du Roussillon

Question 7

What styles of wine in Côtes du Roussillon? Which dominates?

Answer 7

Regional AOP for R/W/R

Rosé most produced

Question 8

What is the most important sub-zones of Côtes du Roussillon? Styles of wine?

Answer 8

Côtes du Roussillon les Aspres

R from Syrah/Mourv

Question 9

What are the 2 Mtns ranges in the N of Côtes du Roussillon?

Answer 9

Asprès and Albères Mtns

Question 10

What styles of wine are in Côtes du Roussillon-Villages?

Answer 10

R only

Grenache and Carignan dominate, also Syrah, Mourv, and Lladoner Pelut

Question 11

Where is Côtes du Roussillon produced?

Answer 11

in the 32 communes N of Les Asprès

Question 12

Which 4 communes can append their names to Côtes du Roussillon-Villages?

Answer 12

• Latour-de France
• Caramany
• Lesquerde
• Tautavel

Question 13

Which 2 communes of Côtes du Roussillon-Villages req carignan to be carbonic?

Answer 13

• Caramany

- Lesquerde

Question 14

Name some producers of Côtes du Roussillon

Answer 14

Dom. Gauby

Roc des Anges

Question 15

Which region is considered the birthplace of VdN? Why?

Answer 15

Rivesaltes

Arnaud de Villeneuve-13th cent physician who pioneered mutage as medicine

Question 16

When was Rivesaltes AOC est?

Answer 16

1936

Question 17

What does Rivesaltes mean in Catalan?

Answer 17

“High Riverbanks”

Question 18

What are the auth styles of wine in Rivesaltes?

Answer 18

a. Grenat (Red)
b. Rosé (Pink)
c. Ambré (Amber)
d. Tuilé (Tawny)
e. VdN Rancio (Tuilé or Ambré only)
f. Hors d’age

Question 19

Which 2 styles of Rivesaltes are fresher, and reductively aged? How long?

Answer 19

Grenat and Rosé, aged 1 yr

Question 20

Which 2 styles of Rivesaltes are more oxidative? How long?

Answer 20

Ambré and Tuilé, aged min 3 yrs

Question 21

Which oxidative style of Rivesaltes can blend R/W grapes?

Answer 21

Tuilé

Question 22

Which style of Rivesaltes is from Grenache Noir only?

Answer 22

Grenat

Question 23

What does Hors d’Age indicate for VdN wines for Roussillon?

Answer 23

aged min 5 yrs (most 20+ in practice)

Question 24

What are the most common aging vessels of Rivesaltes?

Answer 24

Sun-exposed Glass bonbonnes or soleras

Question 25

What are the primary varietals of Rivesaltes?

Answer 25

Wines can be varietal or blends Grenache (all colors), Maccabéo, Tourbat, Muscat d’Alex, Muscat à PG

Question 26

What are the auth grapes of Muscat de Rivesaltes?

Answer 26

Muscat d’Alex | Muscat à PG

Question 27

How is Muscat de Rivesaltes typically consumed?

Answer 27

young to preserve aromatic freshness

Question 28

What styles of wine are produced in Maury?

Answer 28

Dry R or VdN from similar range of styles to Rivesaltes

Question 29

When was dry R auth for Maury?

Answer 29

2011

Question 30

which style of wine from Roussillon is gaining most recent press attention?

Answer 30

Dry R from Maury

Question 31

What are the dominant grapes of Dry Maury?

Answer 31

Old vine Grenache and Carignan

Question 32

What is the typical vine training method of Maury?

Answer 32

bush vines

Question 33

Where is Maury in Roussillon?

Answer 33

Agly Valley

Question 34

What is the dominant soil of Maury?

Answer 34

Schist

Question 35

Name some producers of Maury

Answer 35

``` Muse (VdN) Mas Amiel (dry) ```

Question 36

What is the highest quality VdN of FR?

Answer 36

Banyuls

Question 37

Which region is S most on continental FR?

Answer 37

Banyuls

Question 38

What are styles of wine auth for Banyuls AOP?

Answer 38

- VdN Blanc/Ambré/Rosé/Rouge - Traditionnel Rouge - Rimage - Hors d’Age

Question 39

What is the varietal req's of Banyuls Traditionnel Rouge?

Answer 39

min 50% Grenache Noir

Question 40

What is rimage?

Answer 40

Banyuls that is bottled w/ in 1 year, destined to be vintage dated

Question 41

What is the soil of Banyuls?

Answer 41

sedimentary shale

Question 42

What are the req's of Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?

Answer 42

1. Rouge only, Grenache Noir min 75% 2. Min 30 mo in barrel 3. Rancio and Hors d’Age allowed

Question 43

What are unfortified styles of Banyuls released as? Auth styles?

Answer 43

Collioure AOP dry/still R/W/R

Question 44

What is Collioure named after?

Answer 44

fishing port town of the region

Question 45

Who are primary producers of Banyuls/Collioure?

Answer 45

- Dom Madeloc (Pierre Gaillard) - Coume del Mas - Dom Bila-Haut (Chapoutier)