Provence and Corsica Flashcards
(33 cards)
90% OF Cote du Provence is dedicated to Rose Production? True or False?
True
Is the blending of Red and white still wines an approved practice in Provence ?
No and this is not approved anywhere in France.
What are the main grapes of Provence ?
Cinsualt, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah
What is the name of the Hourglass shape bottle used in Provence for Rose wines?
Skittle bottle
What are the Subzones of Cote de Provence AOP
Pierrefeu Sainte-Victoire Fréjus (Fre-Ju) Notre-Dame des Anges (Notre Dame De Zang) La Londe
Of the subzones of the Provence AOP Which one is permitted for White wine prodcution?
La Londe
Name an appellation for great wines produced in Provence? and what are the grapes?
Bandol
50-95% Mourvedre, Cinsualt and Grenache
A bit of Syrah and Carignan is permitted but should not exceed 10%
Bandol is the only AOC in France that requires focus on Mourvedre? True or False?
True
What are the main grapes for Bandol blanc
Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc
a bit of Max. 20% combined Marsanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino and Sémillon (none of these four grapes may exceed 10%
What is the minimum aging for Bandol prior to release?
18 months in wood
What are some of Notable producers of Bandol?
Domaine Tempier
Château de Pibarnon (Phi Bar Lon)
Château Pradeaux ( Pra- Du)
The dry, warm Mediterranean climate of Provence is aptly suited to viticulture without fear of mold or rot.
True
The dry, warm Mediterranean climate of Provence is aptly suited to viticulture without fear of mold or rot.
Warmer
Les Baux de Provence( Le Boo) used to be a sub appellation for which area?
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP,
What are the red grapes of Les Baux de Provence AOP
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% Carignan, Cinsault, and Counoise; max. 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the principal white grape of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP?
Vermentino
Name a top Chateau in Les Baux de Provence?
Domaine de Trevallon
Name a notable producer in the Palette AOP ?
Chateau Simone
Côtes de Provence AOP is the only French appellation outside of Bordeaux to publish a ranking of grand cru classé estates?
True
When was the provence grand cru classe established? how many Chateau were classifed
1955 23 Chateau (today we only talk about 18 because 5 stopped making wine)
Unlike in bordeaux Estates cannot include grapes from new vineyard land in Cru Classé wine
True
Grand Cru Classe Chateaus?
Clos Cibonne in Le Pradet Clos Mireille in La Londe-les-Maures Domaine du Jas d'Esclans in La Motte Domaine de Rimauresq in Pignans Domaine de la Croix in La Croix-Valmer Domaine du Noyer Château de L'Aumérade Château de Brégançon in Bormes-les-Mimosas Château du Galoupet in La Londe-les-Maures Château de Mauvanne in Hyères Château Minuty in Gassin Château de Roubine in Lorgues Château Ste. Marguerite in La Londe-les-Maures Château de St. Martin Château St. Maur in Cogolin Château Ste. Roseline in Les Arcs Château de Selle in Taradeau Château de la Clapière
A “Club des Crus Classés de Cotes de Provence” was created in 2000 and in 2005 they signed a charter of excellence; 14 of the 18 classified estates are currently members
true
In Cote Du Provence where can you still find plantings of the nearly Extinct Pascal Blanc?
Cassis
