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What is the max % of Viognier that may be added to Syrah in Côte-Rôtie?

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20%

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In Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage, producers have the option of adding a combined total of what percentage of Marsanne and Roussanne?

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15%

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What is the northernmost appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley?

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Côte-Rôtie

  • home to some of France’s steepest vineyards; on parts of the slope, the gradient is a precipitous 55 degrees or more
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What does Côte-Rôtie mean?

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“roasted slope”

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Who is the largest producer in Côte-Rôtie?

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E.Guigal

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What two slopes are considered the heart of Côte-Rôtie’s terroir?; which slope is further north?; which slope is further south?; what are their soil types?

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Côte Brune (north): mica-schistous rock - stronger, more assertive

Côte Blonde (south): gneiss - yields softer, alluring wines

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What is the riverside town near Côte-Rôtie?

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Ampuis

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What is the min alcohol for Côte-Rôtie AOP?

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10.5%

  • Same as other Syrah focused Northern Rhone AOPs Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph, Cornas
  • Viogner focused AOPs Coindreu, Château Grillet - min.11.5% alcohol
  • Clairette de Die AOP - min. 9% for sparkling wines
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In what year was Côte-Rôtie established as an AOC?

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1940

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Name four major producers that dominate the terraced hill of Hermitage.

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- Jean-Louis Chave

(singular)

- Delas

- M.Chapoutier

- Jaboulet

(négociants)

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What is Jaboulet’s premier wine?

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“La Chapelle”

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Who is the legendary Crusader-turned-hermit who lived a life of asceticism atop the hill of Hermitage?

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Gaspard de Stérimberg

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The small hillside chapel that stands in commemoration of the legendary Crusader-turned-hermit is located within which climat?

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L’Hermite

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Beside L’Ermite, what are five other important climats of Hermitage?

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  • le Méal
  • les Bessards
  • Gréffieux
  • Beaume
  • Péléat
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How would you characterize the wines of Crozes-Hermitage in comparison to Hermitage?

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  • Generally lighter, less ageworthy
  • Although, better wines can approach Hermitage quality
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What is the min alcohol for Crozes-Hermitage AOP - Blanc, Rouge?

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  • Blance: 10.5%
  • Rouge: 10.5%
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What is the min alcohol for Hermitage AOP - Blanc, Rouge, Vin de Paille?

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  • Blanc: 11%
  • Rouge: 10.5%
  • Vin de Paille: 19.5X% (12.5% acquired)
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In what year was Crozes-Hermitage established as an AOC?

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1937

  • Same as Hermitage
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In what year was Hermitage established as an AOC?

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1937

  • Same as Crozes-Hermitage
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What is the min planting density for Crozes-Hermitage AOP?

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4,000 vines/ha

  • Max. 2.5 square meters / vine
  • Vs 6,000 vines/ha - Hermitage
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What is the min planting density for Hermitage AOP?

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6,000 vines/ha

  • vs 4,000 vines/ha - Crozes-Hermitage
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T/F: The vineyards of Cornas are amongst the warmest in the Northern Rhône.

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What is gore?

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granite soil

  • In the vineyards of Cornas, magnifies the sun’s warmth
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What are the 4 quarters, or lieu-dits, of Cornas?

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  • Les Reynards
  • La Côte
  • Les Chaillot
  • Les Mazards
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What is the smallest red wine appellation of the Northern Rhône?
**Cornas** * Just over 100 ha (131 ha) * Hermitage not far behind (136 ha)
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Who has long been considered the standard-bearer for the traditional wines of Cornas?
**Auguste Clape** * Eschewing destemming for whole cluster fermentation and new oak barriques for the old demi-muids of the region
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Cornas and Côte-Rôtie may only produce red wine.
**True**
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In what year was Cornas established as an AOC?
**1938**
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What is the min planting density for Cornas AOP?
**4,400 vines/ha**
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T/F: St-Péray exclusively produces Marsanne and Roussanne wines.
**True**
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Are the Marsanne and Roussanne wines of St-Péray always blended?
**often, but not always**
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What does Roussanne add to the blend for wines of St-Péray?
**acidity and waxy minerality**
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What does Marsanne add to the blend for wines of St-Péray?
**oily texture and marzipan character**
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In Hermitage, producers have the traditional option of drying either Marsanne or Roussanne for the rare dessert wine vin de paille. Vin de Paille is a style of wine revived in the 1970s by who?
**Gérard Chave** * More recently by Chapoutier
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T/F: In the 1960s, wines made from Viognier in Condrieu approached extinction as it had fallen out of commercial favor and only a handful of ha were planted.
**True**
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How many ha of Viognier are planted in Condrieu?
**less than 200 (168 ha)**
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Is Château Grillet the smallest appellation in France?
**No. The distinction belongs to La Romanée in Burgundy.**
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Name three notable producers of Condrieu.
* **Georges Vernay** * **Yves Cuilleron** * **André Perret**
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In what year was Condrieu established as an AOC?
**1940**
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What is the min potential alcohol for Condrieu AOP?
**11.5%** * 13% acquired alcohol required for wines with at least 45 g/l of residual sugar
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What is the min planting density for Condrieu AOP?
**6,500 vines/ha** * vs 6,000 vines/ha - Hermitage
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What is the primary soil type in Coindreu?
**decomposed granite**
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What is the max yield (rendement de base) for Condrieu AOP?
**41 hl/ha** * 37 hl/ha prior to 2011
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What is the min must weight for Condrieu AOP?
**220 g/l** * 178 g/l min must weight for wines w/ min 45 g/l rs
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Is manual harvesting mandatory for Condrieu AOP?
**Yes** * **For wines with min 45 g/l of rs, grapes must be harvested in successive tries**
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What is the soil known as in Cornas?
**"Gore"** * Naked granite
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Who owns Chateau Grillet?
**François Pinault 2011** * Owner of Lafite * Previously Neyret-Gachet

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