Provence Pt 7 - Other AOCs Flashcards
What is the combined production of the six AOCs outside of the three major areas (CdP,CVP,CdAP)?
Around 4%.
When was Cassis AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?
Awarded 1936 fro Dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Clairette, Marsanne;
Red:(P) Cinsaut, Grenache, Mourvedre.
What is unique about Cassis AOC?
It is the only one in Provence to produce more white wine than rd or rose (71%).
Where is Cassis AOC located?
Along the coast east from Marseilles, between the sea and the Massif des Calanques. The mountains shelter the vines from the Mistral.
What are the blend rules for white wine in Cassis?
Must be between 30-80% Marsanne in the blend and at least 60% of total must be Marsanne and/or Clairette.
What are the blend rules for red and rose wine in Cassis?
Cinsault, Mourvedre and Grenache dominant. Roses can have up to 20% white grapes.
When was Bandol AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes?
Awarded in 1941 for Dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc;
Red:(P) Cinsaut, Grenache, Syrah.
Which was the main grape planted after Phylloxera in Bandol AOC?
Mourvedre.
Where are the Bandol AOC vineyards located?
On or near the Med. east of Toulon. Most face south in the form of a natural amphitheatre.
What are the soils of Bandol?
Pebbly limestone with pockets of sandy marls and sandstone.
Whta are “restanques”?
They are the man-made riverstone walls to support the terraces of Bandol vineyards.
Which factors are said to be the key to the quality and character of Bandol wines?
Aridity and low fertility of the vineyards which are only planted on hillsides.
Why does Bandol favour Mourvedre?
It is late-ripening and enjoys the long hot growing season here.
Where are white grapes planted in Bandol?
On slightly cooler, heat minimising north-facing slopes.
How are grapes harvested in Bandol?
Must be hand harvested only.
What is production in Bandol?
75% red and rose wines. White is in decline.
What is the white wine blend rule in Bandol?
Majority of blend is Clairette with Bourboulenc and/or Ugni Blanc as partner.
What is the red wine blend rule in Bandol?
Based on Mourvedre which cannot exceed 95% of the blend. Genache and Cinsaut complete the blend.
How long must Bandol reds age in oak?
Minimum of 18 months to soften tannins. They can evolve for ten years and need at least three years bottle ageing to be appreciated.
Where is Les Baux de Provence AOC (Baux) located?
South of Avignon and overlays the NW of Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOC.
When was Baux AOC awarded? Styles? Grapes
Awarded 1995 for dry white, rose and red.
White:(P) Vermentino, Clairette and Grenache Blanc;
Red:(P) GSM and Cinsaut
What is a “Baou”?
A local name for a rocky outcrop.