French Laws- Nellites Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the required percentage of a labeled single grape varietal in Burgundy?
85%
What is the minimum aging requirement for Non-Vintage Champagne?
12 months on lees, minimum 15 months total aging
Aging on lees contributes to the complexity and flavor of the Champagne.
What is the minimum total aging requirement for Vintage Champagne?
Minimum 36 months total aging
Vintage Champagne often reflects the characteristics of a specific year.
What is the Échelle des Crus classification?
-literally “scale of vintages”
-villages grapes rated on a percentage scale from 80% to 100%
-formed in 1919
What organization is responsible for Champagne regulations?
Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne
This organization oversees the production and promotion of Champagne.
Requirments of Alsace Grand Cru AOP?
-maximum yield is 55 hectoliters per hectare
-harvested by hand
-must list vintage and ‘alsace grand cru’
-must be made of the four nobles sans five exceptions (you know these)
What is the grape percentage required for Alsace if the varietall is listed on the label?
100%
What is the law associated with blending rose in Provence AOP?
At least 50% of principal grape varieties, including Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren, with a minimum of 20% from saignée (bleeding).
Minimum abv for Loire?
While varying slightly by specific appellation, generally falls around 9% to 12%.
Minimum abv for Burgougne Blanc?
10.5%
Minimum abv for Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
12.5%
What two regions in Rhone require 100% Syrah?
Cornas and Hermitage
What are the laws for St. Joseph in the Rhone pertaining to grape percentage?
Red wines must be made at least 90% from the red Syrah grape, and can have up to 10% Marsanne or Roussanne. In practice, red St. Joseph is generally 100% Syrah.
