Languedoc + Roussillon + Southwest Flashcards

1
Q

What does ‘Rimage’ mean in relation to Banyuls?

A

It is a vintage dated Banyuls generally bottled within 1 year

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2
Q

Banyuls labelled ‘Grand Cru’ is ages how long?

A

Minimum 30 months on barrel

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3
Q

What are unfortified red, white and rose wines from Banyuls released as?

A

Collioure AOP

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4
Q

Name 3 varieties authorized in Cahors Rouge.

A

Malbec
Merlot
Tannât

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5
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Synonym for Malbec in Cahors?

A

Cot

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6
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What percentage of Tannât must be in the Madiran assemblage?

A

Minimum 50%

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7
Q

What is the principal soil type of Madiran?

A

Clay with greppe limestone subsoil

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8
Q

Producers in Madiran who produce semi-sweet and sweet white wines release them as?

A

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

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9
Q

Principal varietal in Marcillac?

A

Minimum 90% Fer required in assemblage

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10
Q

Principal red varietal in Fronton?

A

Minimum 40% Negrette

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11
Q

Name 3 varietals found in Pecharmant.

A

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cot

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12
Q

Name 3 varietals allowed for La Clape Rouge.

A

Grenache
Mourvèdre
Syrah

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13
Q

What are the aging requirements for Rivesaltes ‘Hors d’âge’?

A

Minimum 5 years aging

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14
Q

What is the encépagement of Rivesaltes ‘Grenat’?

A

100% Grenache Noir

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15
Q

Name 3 varietals found in Gaillac Blanc.

A
Len de l’El
Mauzac 
Mauzac Rose 
Muscadelle 
Ondenc 
Sauvignon Blanc
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16
Q

What is the name of the 13th Century physician who introduced the process of mutage as a means of medicinal elixir-brewing?

A

Arnaud de Villeneuve

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17
Q

Which wind most strongly affects the vineyards of Maury?

A

Tramontane

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18
Q

What is the principle grape of Crémant de Limoux?

A

Chardonnay

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19
Q

What is the only AOP in France to stipulate a minimum % of Bourboulenc in the assemblage?

A

La Clape

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20
Q

Which AOC of the Languedoc permits only dry, still white wine to be produced?

A

Piquepoul de Pinet

21
Q

What style of wine would you expect a wine from Rivesaltes AOP to be? Dry, sweet or luscious?

A

Sweet

22
Q

What is the principal variety used to produce Mas de Daumas Gassac-Rouge?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

23
Q

What estate is referred to as the ‘Grand Cru of the Midi’?

A

Mas de Daumas Gassac

24
Q

What Mountain range separates Fitou from Maury?

A

Monts de Corbières

25
Q

What is Muscat de Noel?

A

Muscat VDN released December 1st of the vintage in time for Xmas

26
Q

Berlou & Roquebrun are both subzones of which AOP?

A

Saint Chinian

27
Q

What 3 rivers feed the Roussillon AOP?

A

Tet
L’Agly
Tech

28
Q

A white wine from the Coteaux de la Vezere subzone will be made from what varietal?

A

100% Chenin Blanc

29
Q

Name 2 AOPs of Southwest France that are dominated by Tannât?

A

Béarn (min 50%)
Madiran (min 50%)
Saint Mont (min 50%)
Turson (max 70%)

30
Q

What is the minimum RS for Banyuls Grand Cru wines?

A

45 g/ltr

31
Q

What AOP of Roussillon produces dry, red wine only?

A

Cotes du Roussillon Village

32
Q

What 4 villages may append their name to the Cotes du Roussillon Villages wines?

A

Caramany
Latour de France
Lesquerde
Tautavel

33
Q

What DO of Spain lies directly South of Banyuls?

A

Emporda

34
Q

What 2 styles of sparkling wine are authorized in Limoux AOP?

A

Methode Ancestrale

Blanquette de Limoux

35
Q

What AOP of the Languedoc is authorized to produce dry, still white wine only?

A

Picpoul de Pinet

36
Q

The Malvoise grape of Corbières is known as what in the Southern Rhone Valley?

A

Bourboulenc

37
Q

What is Compte Toloson?

A

IGP for Southwest France

38
Q

What is the only Languedoc geographical designation authorized for Rose wines?

A

Cabrieres

39
Q

Mutage was created in what AOP of France?

A

Rivesaltes

40
Q

Name the 3 sparkling wines made in Limoux.

A

Crémant de Limoux

Blanquette de Limoux

Blanquette méthode ancestrale

41
Q

Clairette de Bellegarde is surrounded by which AOC?

A

Costieres de Nimes

42
Q

Domaine du Mas Blanc & Domaine La Tour Vielle are top producers of which VDN?

A

Banyuls

43
Q

Which AOC for unfortified wines covers the same delimitation as Banyuls AOC?

A

Coullioure

44
Q

What is the principal white grape of Bellet AOC?

A

Rolle/Vermentino

45
Q

What is the principal red grape of Fronton AOP?

A

Minimum 50% Négrette

46
Q

Which of the SW France AOPs would you expect to be closest in style to Sauternes:

Sant Mont AOC
Saussignac AOC
Jurancon AOC

A

Saussignac AOC

47
Q

Name the VDNs from Languedoc-Roussillon.

A

AOC Muscat de Frontignan (white)

AOC Muscat de Lunel (white)

AOC Muscat de Mireval (white)

AOC Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois (white)

Rivesaltes AOP

Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP

Maury AOP

Banyuls AOP

Banyuls Grand Cru AOP

48
Q

What is the name of the strong, cold, dry wind from the North?

A

The tramontane