Languedoc/Roussillon Flashcards
What is the only region in France to surpass Bordeaux in plantings?
Languedoc
What kind of wine does Languedoc mostly produce
Low quality, IGP wines
What percentage of Languedoc wines are released at the AOP level?
2%
What are the important Languedoc AOPs to know and what style of wine do they produce?
Fitou AOP
- red wines only
- grenache, carignan, syrah, and Mourvèdre
Corbieres AOP
- blended white, red, and rose wines
Minervois AOP
- blended white, red, and rose wines
Limoux AOP
- whites from Mauzac, chardonnay, and chenin blanc
- red blends based on merlot
- Méthode ancestrale
- blanquette de limoux
cremant de limoux
- white and rose sparkling wines made from the traditional method
- Chardonnay, chenin blanc, mauzac, and pinot noir
What are the 4 muscat AOPs of Languedoc
- de Frontignan
- de Lunel
- de Mireval
- Saint-Jean-de-Minervois
all of these appellations produce Vin Doux Naturels from Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
What are the aging requirements for Cremant de Limoux in Languedoc?
- aged a minimum of 9 months on the lees
- 12 months from tirage
List the Roussillon AOPs
Rivesaltes AOP
- Vin Doux Natures in all styles (blanc, gris, noir)
- all from grenache and other varieties
Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP
- Vin Doux Naturels
- muscat blanc a petit grains
Maury AOP
- reds from grenache
- Vin doux naturels from grenache (blanc, gris, noir)
Banyuls AOP
- vin doux naturels in a variety of colors from grenache (blanc, gris, noir)
Banyuls Grand Cru AOP
- vin doux naturels in various styles
- all from grenche (blanc, gris, noir).
What are some winemaking preferences in Languedoc Roussillon?
Winemakers utilize all kinds of techniques from oak chips, to new oak barrels, to stainless steel.
Besides sparkling and fortified wines, there are no set styles.
What is the climate like in Languedoc-Rousillion?
Mediterranean
