Provence Flashcards

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What grape is the wine of Bandol based on?

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mourvedre (min 50%)

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What styles of wine are made in the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP?

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  • red
  • white
  • rose
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What white grapes are allowed in Bandol AOP rose?

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  • bourboulenc
  • clairette
  • ugni blanc
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What grapes are allowed in Bandol AOP rouge?

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  • mourvedre (50-95%)
  • cinsault
  • grenache
  • syrah and carignan (not to exceed 10%)
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What are the accessory white varieties for Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP?

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  • clairette
  • grenache blanc
  • sauv blanc
  • ugni blanc
  • bourboulenc
  • semillon
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In what AOP would you find Chateau Simone?

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Palette AOP

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What is the soil type in Bandol?

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  • limestone
  • sandy marl
  • sandstone
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What recent vintage was outstanding in Bandol?

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2015

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Red and rose of Coteaux d’Aix en Provence are blends based on which grapes?

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  • min 70% gsm plus counoise and cinsault
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What styles of wine are made in Cotes de Provence AOP?

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  • white
  • rose
  • red
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What are the primary red and white grapes used in Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP?

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  • white is min 50% vermentino
  • red is min 20% grenache
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What percentage of production in Provence is rose?

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89%

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What is the elevage for white and rose from Bandol AOP?

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not released before March 1, yfh

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In what year did Les Baux de Provence receive its own AOP?

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1995

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What are the principal red varieties of Palette AOP?

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  • grenache
  • mourvedre
  • cinsault
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What are the principal white varieties of Palette AOP?

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  • picardin
  • clairette/rose
  • bourboulenc
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In what region is Pierrevert AOP found and what styles of wine are produced there?

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Provence
- red
- white
- rose

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What is the elevage for red wine in Palette AOP?

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  • wood aged min 18 mos
  • not released until April 1, 2yfh
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How many months in oak is required for Bandol AOP reds?

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18 months

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What grapes are allowed in Cotes de Provence blanc?

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  • ugni blanc
  • semillon
  • vermentino
  • verdejo
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What is the primary soil of Cassis AOP?

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limestone

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What is the elevage for red wine of Bandol AOP?

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  • wood aged min 18 mos
  • not released until May 1, 2yfh
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What are the 5 subzones of Cotes de Provence AOP?

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  • Sainte Victoire
  • Frejus
  • La Lande
  • Pierrefeu
  • Notre Dame des Anges
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What grapes are allowed in Bandol AOP blanc?

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  • clairette (50-95%)
  • bourboulenc
  • ugni blanc
  • marsanne
  • sauv blanc
  • vermentino
  • semillon
25
List 3 Grand Cru Estates of Provence
- Minuty - Cht de St Martin - Sainte Roseline - Sainte Marguerite - Dom de la Clapiere - Dom de l'Aumerade - Dom de Rimaurescq - Dom de Castel Rubine - Cht de Galoupet - Cht de St Maur - Clos Cibonne - Clos Mireille - Cht de Selle - Cht de Bregancon - Dom de Mauvanne - Dom de la Croix - Dom du Noyer - Dom du Jas d'Esclans
26
White wine of Coteaux d'Aix en Provence AOP is based on what grape?
50% vermentino
27
What were the first 6 French AOCs created (May 15 1936)?
- Arbois AOC - Cassis AOC - Chateauneuf du Pape AOC - Cognac AOC - Monbazillac AOC - Tavel AOC
28
What is the min abv for Bandol Rouge?
12%
29
The red and rose wines of Bellet AOP are based on what 2 grapes?
- braquet - fuella nera
30
White wines of Cassis AOP must be a combined min 60% of what two grapes?
- marsanne - clairette
31
What AOP is 3/4 of Provencal wine bottled under?
Cotes de Provence AOP
32
What is the name of the traditional hour glass shaped bottle in Provence?
- Skittle - Flute a corset
33
What is another name for Vermentino in Provence?
rolle
34
Where is Domaine Trevallon located?
Les Baux
35
Who makes the cuvee Garrus rose?
Chateau d’Esclans
36
Why does Domaine Trevallon release their wines as IGP?
- contains cab sauv - Les Baux AOP (upgraded 1995) didn't allow cab
37
Name the AOPs of Provence. Which one must have 100% of the stated vintage?
Cotes de Provence Bandol Pallete Bellet (100% of stated vintage) Cassis Coteaux Varois Les Baux-de-Provence Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Pierrevert
38
Where is Domaine Triennes located?
Coteaux Varois
39
When was the grand cru classe system developed in Provence and how many estates were classified ?
- 1955 - 23 Estates (currently 18)
40
Fuella nera is also known as what?
jurancon noir
41
What subzone of the Cotes de Provence may make white wine?
La Londe
42
What styles of wine may be labeled as Cassis AOP?
White: Min. 60% combined Marsanne (30-80%) and Clairette; plus Doucillon Blanc (Bourboulenc), Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and a max. 5% Terret Blanc Rose: Min. 70% combined Cinsault, Grenache, and Mourvèdre; max. 20% combined Bourboulenc, Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Blanc, and Marsanne; plus Barbaroux, Carignan, and a max. 5% Terret Noir Red: 70% combined Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre; plus Barbaroux, Carignan, and a max. 5% Terret Noir
43
What’s the minimum amount of Mourvèdre that must be present in a wine labeled “Palette Rouge?”
10%
44
What is the min abv in Palette AOP?
11.5% for all colors
45
What is the only cotes de Provence subzone that mandates oak aging? and for how long?
Frejus: 6mo
46
Where in Provence is Chateau d’Esclans located?
Frejus
47
Where is Domaine Ott located?
La Londe
48
What river separates Luberon from Provence?
Durance river
49
Which of Tempier’s single vineyards have the most Mourvedre?
Cabassou
50
What’s a ‘restanque’ in Bandol?
hill-side terrace containing vineyards
51
Where is the Grenache planted in Bandol and why?
North facing slopes to slow down ripening
52
What mountain range of Bandol blocks the northern winds?
- Mount St Victoire - Montagne Saint Baume
53
Who makes Cuvee Marius
Clos Cibonne
54
What mountain ranges influence Bandol?
- Sainte Baume - Mont Caume
55
What two winemakers are behind Domaine Triennes?
- Aubert de Villaine - Jacques Seyesse (Dom. Dujac)