Rhone

Question 1

What years was the Papacy in Avignon?

Answer 1

1309 - 1377

Question 2

What is the climate in Northern Rhone?

Answer 2

Continental

More rainfall
Less Sunshine
Mistral Wine
Avg. Temperature: 56 degrees (F)

Question 3

What is the climate in Southern Rhone?

Answer 3

Mediterranean

Less rainfall
More sunshine
Hot Summers
Mistral Wind
Avg. Temperature: 57.6 degrees (F)

Question 4

What are the soils of the Northern Rhone?

Answer 4

Granite dominated, with terraced vineyards

Question 5

What are the soils of the Southern Rhone?

Answer 5

Wide ranging:

Sand - subtle
Clay - rich, tannic
Calcareous - aromatic
Stone - powerful

Question 6

How many hectares is the Rhone Valley and how many hL of wine does it produce?

Answer 6

70,000 ha

2,519,136 hL

Question 7

What is the parentage of the Syrah grape?

Answer 7

Mondeuse Blanche x Dureza

Question 8

Where does the name Roussanne originate from?

Answer 8

“Gains its name from roux, the russet color of the ripe grapes.”

Question 9

Is Marsanne permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What are the principal soils of the Cote Blonde in Cote Rotie? The Cote Brune?

Answer 10

Cote Blonde (south): Gneiss, pale granite
Cote Brune (north): Mica-schistous rock, iron rich

Question 11

Are the whites and reds of Cote Rotie blended or co-fermented?

Answer 11

Co-fermented

Question 12

What is the minimum potential alcohol in Cote Rotie?

Answer 12

10.5%

Question 13

What is the minimum potential alcohol in Condrieu and Chateau Grillet?

Answer 13

11.5%

Question 14

What is the principal soil of St. Joseph?

Answer 14

Schist and gneiss on granite bedrock

Question 15

What is the name of the most well-known and important co-op in Crozes-Hermitage?

Answer 15

Cave de Tain

Question 16

The grapes of Hermitage are often de-stemmed, true or false?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the name of the man for whom the region is named after?

Answer 17

Gaspard de Sterimberg

He was wounded in 1224 from the Albigensian Crusade

Question 18

What does Cornas mean in Celtic?

Answer 18

Burnt Earth

Question 19

What are the major Lieux-dits of Cornas?

Answer 19

Reynard
Chaillot
La Cote
Les Mazards
Thezier
Le Pigeonnier
La Genale
Cayret
Sauman
Champelrose
Les Saveaux-Nord / Sud
Les Cotes
Patou

Question 20

What method does St. Peray make sparkling?

Answer 20

Traditional

Question 21

What are the Die Appellations?

Answer 21

Clairette de Die (Blanc Mousseux, Methode Dioise Ancestrale)
Coteaux de Die
Chatillon-en-Diois
Cremant de Die

Question 22

What are the superior vintages of the Northern Rhone?

Answer 22

2010
2009
2006
2005
1999
1990
1983
1978

Question 23

What are the main white grapes used in the Southern Rhone?

Answer 23

Marsanne
Roussane
Bourboulenc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette
Viognier
Piquepoul Blanc
Ugni Blanc
Muscat

Question 24

For blanc Cotes du Rhone, the blend must be 80% minimum of which varieties?

Answer 24

Marsanne
Roussanne
Bourboulenc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette
Viognier

Question 25

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache for Cotes du Rhone Rouge?

Answer 25

40%

Question 26

What is the minimum alcohol of Cotes du Rhone wines?

Answer 26

11%

Question 27

For blanc Cotes du Rhone-Villages, the blend must be 80% minimum of which varieties?

Answer 27

``` Bourboulenc Marsanne Roussanne Viognier Clairette Grenache Blanc ```

Question 28

What is the minimum potential alcohol of Cotes du Rhone Villages?

Answer 28

12% (12.5 with subzone designation)

Question 29

What is the minimum percentage of Grenache for Vinsobres?

Answer 29

50%

Question 30

What year was Gigondas upgraded from Cotes du Rhone Villages to AOC?

Answer 30

1971

Question 31

What styles of wine does Vacqueyras produce?

Answer 31

Blanc Rouge Rosé

Question 32

What year was Vacqueyras upgraded to AOC?

Answer 32

1990

Question 33

What percentage of CdP is Rouge?

Answer 33

94%

Question 34

What are the 13 grapes of CdP?

Answer 34

``` Grenach (noir, gris, blanc) Mourvedre Syrah Cinsault Counoise Bourboulenc Roussanne Brun Argente (Vaccarese) Clairette and Clairette Rosé Muscardin Picardin Piquepoul (noir, gris, blanc) Terret Noir ```

Question 35

What is the only Rhone AOC dedicated to Rosé wine?

Answer 35

Tavel

Question 36

What is the mutage for VDN's?

Answer 36

Pure grape spirit added to arrest fermentation, in a 5-10% proportion

Question 37

Rasteau VDN is based on variations of which grape variety?

Answer 37

Grenache - noir, gris, blanc

Question 38

What are the two regions that produce VDN's in the Southern Rhone?

Answer 38

Rasteau | Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

Question 39

What are the great vintages for the Southern Rhone?

Answer 39

``` 2010 2003 2006 2005 2001 1995 1990 1989 1988 ```

Question 40

Which producer makes the "La Chappelle:" Hermitage?

Answer 40

Paul Jaboulet