Languedoc-Rousillon

Question 1

What is are the three westernmost appelations of Languedoc?

Answer 1

Malepere, Limoux, Carbades

Question 2

What are the permitted varieties of Blancquette di Limoux?

Answer 2

Min 90% Mauzac, + Chardonnay

Question 3

What are the permitted varieties of Cremant di Limoux?

Answer 3

Blend of Chardonnay, Chenin, Mauzac and Pinot Noir

Question 4

What are the permitted varieties of Limoux Method Ancestrale?

Answer 4

Mauzac 100%

Question 5

What styles are producd in Minervois AOP?

Answer 5

White, rose and red

Question 6

What is the subzone of Corbieres AOP?

Answer 6

Corbieres-Boutenac (Red blend of Grenache, Mouvedre, Cariganan and Syrah)

Question 7

What is the subzone of Minervois?

Answer 7

Minervois-la-Laviniere (Red blend of Grenace, Mouvedre, Syrah, Cinsaut and Carignan, et al)

Question 8

What are the 5 VDN appellations of Languedoc?

Answer 8

Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois, Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Frontignan, Clairette du Languedoc

Question 9

Which 4 Languedoc Appellations only produce red?

Answer 9

Boutenac, Fitou, Minervois la Liviniere, Terrases du Larzac

Question 10

What is unique about the still wines of Limoux?

Answer 10

Whites must be oak-fermented

Question 11

What are the white-only appelations of Languedoc?

Answer 11

Picpoul de Pinet

Question 12

What is the name of the Rose-only Appellation in Languedoc?

Answer 12

Sable de Camargue (2023 “Gris de Gris”)

Question 13

Which appellation is embeded within Corbieres?

Answer 13

Fitou (Maritime and Montagneux)

Question 14

Which two appellations only produce red and rose?

Answer 14

Carbades and Malepere

Question 15

What is the dominant variety for Malapere Rouge?

Answer 15

Merlot (Min 50%)

Question 16

What is the dominant variety for Malapere rose?

Answer 16

Cabernet Franc (Min 50%)

Question 17

What are the two red-only subzones of Saint-Chinian?

Answer 17

Berlou and Roquebrun

Question 18

What is the principal variety in Limoux Rouge?

Answer 18

Merlot (Min 20%)

Question 19

Which two appellations were recently promoted from Languedoc AOP?

Answer 19

Terrases du Larzac and La Clape (2014+2015)

Question 20

Name the 22 Appellations of Languedoc

Answer 20

Languedoc, Clairette du Languedoc, Boutenac, Cabardes, Corbieres, Faugeres, Fitou, La Clape, Limoux, Cremant di Limoux, Malepere, Minervois, Minervois la Liviniere, Pic-Saint-Loup, Pinpoul de Pinett, Sable de Camargue, Saint Chinian, Terrases du Larzac, Muscat de Frontigan, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Mireval, Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois

Question 21

Which Languedoc AOC permits bordeaux-style red blends?

Answer 21

Cabardes

Question 22

Permitted varieties in Faugeres Rouge?

Answer 22

Grenach, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvedre, Syrah, plus Carignan and Cinsaut

Question 23

Principal Soil type of Faugere?

Answer 23

Schist

Question 24

Elevage for muscat de Noel?

Answer 24

Must be bottled before december 1st.

Question 25

Minimum RS for the four muscats?

Answer 25

Muscat de Frontignan 110 (VDN) 185 (VDL), Muscat de Lunel/Muscat de Mireval 110, Muscat de St Jean de Minervois 125

Question 26

Name the 9 Appellations of Roussillon

Answer 26

Cotes du Rhoussillon, Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Grand Roussillon, Collioure, Rivesaltes, Muscat de Rivesaltes, Banyules, Banyules Grand Cru, Maury

Question 27

Which 3 appellations do not produce fortifieds?

Answer 27

Cotes du Roussillon, Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Collioure

Question 28

Banyules Grand Cru can be made in what 3 styles?

Answer 28

Rouge, Rouge Hors d'Age, Rancio

Question 29

Miniumum proportion of Grenache in Banyules Grand Cru?

Answer 29

75%

Question 30

Banyules can be made in what styles?

Answer 30

Blanc/Rimage (min 8 months), Ambre/Traditionnel (Approx 40 months) Hors d'Age (60 months)

Question 31

Coillure can be made in what styles?

Answer 31

Red, white and rose

Question 32

What's the difference between Banyules and Banyules Grand Cru?

Answer 32

Banyules can be any colour, banyule grand cru can only be red (aka min 75% grenache) and has longer minimum aging requirements

Question 33

Minimum RS for Muscat de Rivesaltes?

Answer 33

100gr/l