Southern Rhone Flashcards
(119 cards)
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Département of Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP?
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Drôme
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approximate production of Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP?
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51,000 hl
75% red
17% rose
8% red
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grapes and wine styles of Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP?
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◦Blanc: Min. 30% Viognier, plus Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne (no single variety may exceed 80% of the encépagement)
◦Rosé/Rouge: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Grenache (20-70%) and Syrah (30-80%)
◾Accessory Varieties: Bourboulenc, Carignan, Cinsault, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, Viognier, and max. 10% Marselan
principle varieties form the majority of the blend and white varieties may account for up to 20% in roses and 10% in reds
◦Nouveau/Primeur Rouge/Rosé/Blanc
◦Until 2019, Syrah may be a min. 10% of the rouge and rosé blends.
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max RS for Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP?
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◦Blanc/Rosé: 4 g/l
◦Rouge: 3 g/l (4 g/l if potential alcohol is greater than 14%)
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Départements of Côtes du Vivarais AOP?
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Ardèche, Gard
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min pot alc for Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP?
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11%
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min pot alc for Côtes du Vivarais AOP?
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11%
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grapes and wine styles of Côtes du Vivarais AOP?
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◦Blanc: Min. 50% Grenache Blanc, min. 30% combined Marsanne and Clairette; max. 10% combined Viognier and Roussanne
◦Rouge: Min. 40% Syrah, min. 30% Grenache, max. 10% combined Marselan and Cinsault
◦Rosé: 60-80% Grenache, min. 10% Syrah, max. 10% combined Marselan and Cinsault
◦A max. 10% Carignan is allowed in both rouge and rosé wines until the 2017 harvest
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max RS for Côtes du Vivarais AOP?
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◦Blanc/Rosé: 4 g/l
◦Rouge: 3 g/l (4 g/l if potential alcohol is greater than 14%)
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Départements of Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?
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Ardèche, Drôme, Gard, Vaucluse
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how many GDs are there in Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?
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18
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what are the GDs in Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?
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Sablet St. Gervais St. Maurice Signargues Valreas Seguret Plan de Dieu Roaix St. Pantaleon les Vignes Laudun Cairanne Chusclan Massif d'Uchaux Rochegude Puymeras Gadagne Rousset-les-Vignes Visan
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grapes of white Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?
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min 50% Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette, Grenache Blanc
accessory varieties: Piquepoul Blanc and Ugni blanc
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grapes of red/rose Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?
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Min. 50% Grenache and at least one of the following must be present:
Mourvèdre and Syrah
accessory varieties include:
Brun Argenté (Camarèse/Vaccarèse), Carignan, Counoise, Cinsault, Muscardin, Piquepoul Noir, and Terret Noir
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min pot alc of Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?
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◦Blanc/Rosé/Rouge: 12%
◦Côtes du Rhône-Villages Rouge with Subzone Designation: 12.5%
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max yields of Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP?
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◦Côtes du Rhône-Villages: 44 hl/ha
◦Côtes du Rhône-Villages with Subzone Designation: 41 hl/ha
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Département Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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Vaucluse
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permitted styles and grapes for Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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◦Blanc
◦Rouge
◦Permitted Grape Varieties: Grenache (Noir, Gris and Blanc), Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Brun Argenté (Vaccarèse), Clairette, Clairette Rosé, Muscardin, Picardan, Piquepoul (Noir, Gris and Blanc), Terret Noir
◦For red wines, all varieties are permitted, but white and red musts need to be blended prior to vinification
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min pot alc for Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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12.5%
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is chaptalization permitted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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prohibited for red wines
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what is the Râpé in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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min. 2% of the harvested grapes must be used for table wine or discarded
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harvesting method in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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hand harvesting is mandatory
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max yields in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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◦Rendement de Base: 35 hl/ha
◦Maximum Yield including Râpé: 42 hl/ha
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min planting density in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
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◦”En Ligne” (line): 3,000 vines per hectare
◦”Au Carré” (square): although not explicitly stated, the vine spacing corresponds to 2,500 vines per hectare
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max RS for Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
3 g/l (4 g/l if potential alcohol is greater than 14%)
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principle soils of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
Principal soil types include clay (argillaceous), sand (siliceous), limestone (calcareous), and marl (molasse). Topsoils are diverse, and include several sizes and types of stones. In the north and northwest, galets roulés are common. These large round stones comprised of quartzite and silica are the remnants of retreating Alpine glaciers from thousands of years ago, polished smooth by the Rhône River. The galets help to retain daytime heat and moderate temperatures in the vineyard.
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approx production levels of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
90,000 hl
94% red
6% white
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communes of production of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Orange, Bédarrides, Courthézon, Sorgues
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Département of Duché d'Uzès AOP?
Gard
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grapes and wine styles of Duché d'Uzès AOP?
◦Blanc: Min. 40% Viognier, min. 30% Grenache Blanc, plus Clairette, Ugni Blanc, and a max. 20% combined Roussanne, Marsanne, and Vermentino
◦Rosé: Min. 50% Grenache Noir, min. 20% Syrah, plus Carignan, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre
◦Rouge: Min. 40% Syrah, min. 20% Grenache Noir, plus Carignan, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre
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min pot alc of Duché d'Uzès AOP?
12%
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max RS of Duché d'Uzès AOP?
◦Blanc/Rosé: 4 g/l
| ◦Rouge: 3 g/l (4 g/l if potential alcohol is greater than 14%)
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commune of production of Gigondas AOP?
Gigondas
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principle soil type of Gigondas AOP?
stony red clay alluvium
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Département of Gigondas AOP?
Vaucluse
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Min pot alc of Gigondas AOP?
12.5%
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grapes and wine styles of of Gigondas AOP?
red/rose
Min. 90% combined Grenache (min. 50%), Syrah, and Mourvèdre (min. 15% Syrah and Mourvèdre); plus Bourboulenc, Brun Argentè, Cinsault, Clairette, Clairette Rosé, Counoise, Grenache Blanc and Gris, Marsanne, Muscardin, Piquepoul Blanc and Noir, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Ugni Blanc, Viognier ◦Min. 50% Grenache is mandatory from 2014 harvest forward
◦Min. 50% Grenache is mandatory from 2014 harvest forward
◦Min. 15% Syrah and Mourvèdre is mandatory from 2014 harvest forward
◦The obligatory presence of Mourvèdre and/or Syrah in the rosé wine is mandatory only from the 2014 harvest forward
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Département of Vacqueyras AOP?
Vaucluse
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Communes of production of Vacqueyras AOP?
Sarrians, Vacqueyras
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grapes and wine styles of Vacqueyras AOP?
◦Blanc: Bourbelenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier (no single variety may account for more than 80%)
◦Rouge: ◾Principal Variety: Grenache (min. 50%)
◾Complementary Varieties: Syrah and Mourvèdre (min. 20% combined Syrah and Mourvèdre), principal and complementary varieties must account for at least 90% of the total
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Brun Argenté, Carignan, Clairette Rosé, Counoise, Muscardin, Piquepoul Noir, and Terret Noir; max. 5% combined Bourboulenc, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Clairette and Marsanne
◦Rosé: ◾Principal Varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (no single variety may account for more than 80%)
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% other varietals allowed for rouge wines
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min pot alc of Vacqueyras AOP?
12.5%
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approximate production of Vacqueyras AOP?
44,000 hl
96% red
1% rose
3% white
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min pot alc for Vacqueyras AOP?
◦Blanc/Rosé: 12%
| ◦Rouge: 12.5%
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max yield for Vacqueyras AOP?
36 hl/ha
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wine styles and grape varieties of Vinsobres AOP?
◾Principal Variety: Min. 50% Grenache
◾Complementary Varieties: Mourvèdre and Syrah (min. 25% combined Mourvèdre and Syrah; min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah)
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% combined Bourboulenc, Brun Argenté, Carignan, Cinsault, Clairette, Clairette Rosé, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Counoise, Marsanne, Muscardin, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Noir, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Ugni Blanc and Viognier (max. 5% white varieties)
◦Syrah and Mourvèdre may account for a min. 20% until the 2016 harvest
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Département of Vinsobres AOP?
Drôme
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commune of production of Vinsobres AOP?
Vinsobres
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max yield of Vinsobres AOP?
38 hl/ha
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Département of Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Vaucluse
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communes of production of Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Beaumes-de-Venise, Lafare, La Roque-Alric, Suzette
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grapes and wine styles of Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
◦Rouge: Combined Min. 80% Grenache and Syrah (min. 50% Grenache, 25-50% Syrah), max. 10% combined Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Gris, Marsanne, Piquepoul Blanc, Ugni Blanc and Viognier; max. 20% combined Mourvèdre, Counoise, Muscardin, Piquepoul Noir and Terret Noir
◦Syrah and Mourvèdre may account for a combined min. 20% until the 2015 harvest
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harvest method of Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
manual only
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when was Beaumes-de-Venise AOP promoted?
2005
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max yield of Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
38 hl/ha
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Département of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Beaumes-de-Venise, Aubignan
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grapes and wine styles of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
◦Vin Doux Naturel Blanc Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
◦Vin Doux Naturel RougeMuscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains
◦Vin Doux Naturel RoséMuscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains
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min pot alc of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
21.5% (15% acquired)
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min RS for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
100 g/l
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primary soil types of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
clay-limestone and Miocene sand
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max yields for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
30 hl/ha
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mutage for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Min. 96° neutral alcohol in 5-10% proportion to wine
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communes of production of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Beaumes-de-Venise, Aubignan
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Département of Rasteau AOP?
Vaucluse
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communes of production of Rasteau AOP?
◦VDN: Cairanne, Rasteau, Sablet
| ◦Unfortified Reds: Rasteau only
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grapes and wine styles of Rasteau AOP?
◦Rouge: ◾Principal Variety: Min. 50% Grenache
◾Complementary Varieties: Min. 20% combined Mourvèdre and Syrah
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 15% combined Bourboulenc, Brun Argenté, Carignan, Cinsaut, Clairette, Clairette Rose, Counoise, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Marsanne, Muscardin, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Noir, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Ugni Blanc, and Viognier (max. 5% all white varieties)
◦Vin Doux Naturel Blanc: ◾Principal Varieties: Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Bourboulenc, Brun Argenté, Carignan, Cinsaut, Clairette, Clairette Rose, Counoise, Marsanne, Muscardin, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Noir, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Ugni Blanc, and Viognier
◦Vin Doux Naturel Ambré (Tawny Blanc): ◾Principal Varieties: Grenache, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Bourboulenc, Brun Argenté, Carignan, Cinsaut, Clairette, Clairette Rose, Counoise, Marsanne, Muscardin, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Noir, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Ugni Blanc, and Viognier
◦Vin Doux Naturel Grenat and Tuilé (Rouge): ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 75% Grenache, plus Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Bourboulenc, Brun Argenté, Carignan, Cinsaut, Clairette, Clairette Rose, Counoise, Marsanne, Muscardin, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Noir, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Ugni Blanc, and Viognier
◦Vin Doux Naturel Rosé: As for Ambré
◦Vin Doux Naturel "Hors d'Age"
◦Vin Doux Naturel "Rancio": Must show oxidative characteristics
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min pot alc for Rasteau AOP?
12.5%
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elevage for Rasteau AOP?
◦Rouge: Wines may not be released until March 31 of the year following the harvest
◦Vin Doux Naturel "Rosé" Wines must be bottled by December 31 of the year following the harvest.
◦Vin Doux Naturel "Blanc" and "Grenat": Wines may not be released until May 1 of the year following the harvest. They must be bottled no later than June 30 of the second year after harvest.
◦Vin Doux Naturel "Ambré" and "Tuilé": Wines may not be released until March 1 of the third year following the harvest
◦Vin Doux Naturel "Hors d'Age": Wines may not be released until September 1 of the fifth year following the harvest
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max yields for Rasteau AOP?
◦Rouge: 38 hl/ha
| ◦Vin Doux Naturel: 30 hl/ha
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approx. production for Rasteau AOP?
1,100 hl
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Département of Lirac AOP?
Gard
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communes of production of Lirac AOP?
Lirac, Roquemaure, Saint-Geniès-de-Comolas, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres
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grapes and wine styles of Lirac AOP?
◦Blanc: ◾Principal Varieties: Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette (no single variety may account for more than 60%)
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 30% combined Marsanne, Piquepoul Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and Viognier (no single variety may account for more than 25%)
◦Rouge: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 90% combined Grenache (min. 40%), Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre (min. 25% combined Syrah and Mourvèdre)
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% Carignan, plus a max. 5% combined white varieties (Roussanne, Marsanne, Piquepoul Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and Viognier)
◦Rosé: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 80% combined Grenache (min. 40%), Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre (min. 25% combined Syrah and Mourvèdre)
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% Carignan, plus a max. 20% combined white varieties
•Assemblage: For all blanc and rouge wines, accessory varieties may not account for more than 10% of the blend. For rosé wines, accessory varieties may not account for more than 20% of the blend.
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approx. production of Lirac AOP?
23,000 hl
81% red
10% rose
9% white
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Département of Tavel AOP?
Gard
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grapes and wine styles of Tavel AOP?
◦Rosé: 30-60% combined Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, and Grenache Noir; Clairette, Clairette Rosé, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Piquepoul Blanc, Piquepoul Gris, Piquepoul Noir, and Syrah; max. 10% each Calitor and Carignan (blanc and noir)
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communes of production of Tavel AOP?
Tavel, Roquemaure
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min pot alc of Tavel AOP?
11.5%
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max RS Tavel AOP?
4 g/l
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principal soil types of Tavel AOP?
Lauses" (white calcareous stone) and galets
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Département of Costières de Nîmes AOP?
Gard
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communes of production of Costières de Nîmes AOP?
Aubord, Beaucaire, Beauvoisin, Bellegarde, Bernis, Bezouce, Bouillargues, Le Cailar, Caissargues, Garons, Générac, Jonquières-Saint-Vincent, Lédenon, Manduel, Meynes, Milhaud, Nîmes, Redessan, Rodilhan, Saint-Gilles, Sernhac, Uchaud, Vauvert, Vestric-et-Candiac
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grapes and wine styles of of Costières de Nîmes AOP?
◦Blanc: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 50% combined Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, and Roussane (no single variety may exceed 80% of the vineyard, and at least two principal varieties must be planted)
◾Accessory Varieties: Bourboulenc, Macabeu, Vermentino, Clairette, and a max. 20% Viognier
◦Rouge: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 60% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (min. 20% combined Syrah and Mourvèdre)
◾Accessory Varieties: Carignan, Cinsault, and a max. 10% Marselan
◦Rosé: As for Rouge wines, with a max. 20% white varieties
◦Ugni Blanc was permitted for white wines at a max. 30% through the 2009 harvest
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min pot alc of Costières de Nîmes AOP?
11.5%
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approx. production of of Costières de Nîmes AOP?
175,000 hl
51% red
40% rose
8% white
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principle soil types of of Costières de Nîmes AOP?
Alluvial rounded pebbles, locally called gress
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commune of Clairette de Bellegarde AOP?
Bellegarde
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grapes and wine styles of Clairette de Bellegarde AOP?
◦Blanc: 100% Clairette
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approx production of Clairette de Bellegarde AOP?
250 hl
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Département of Luberon AOP?
Vaucluse
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grapes and wine styles of Luberon AOP?
◦Blanc: ◾Principal Varieties: Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Rolle (Vermentino)
◾Complementary Variety: Max. 50% Ugni Blanc
◾Accessory Variety: Max. 10% Viognier
◦Rouge: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 60% combined Grenache and Syrah (both grapes must be present with a min. 20% Syrah), plus Mourvèdre
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% Cinsault, max. 20% Carignan, max. 10% Marselan, and a max. 10% combined white varieties (Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Rolle, Ugni Blanc, and Viognier)
◦Rosé: As for red wines, but with a max. 20% white varieties (including a max. 10% Viognier)
◦A min. 10% Syrah was required through the 2009 harvest
◦If planted before 1988, Gamay, Counoise, Piquepoul Noir and Pinot Noir may be used in a max. combined proportion of 10% until 2038
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approx. production of Luberon AOP?
150,000 hl
30% red
49% rose
21% white
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Département of Ventoux AOP?
Vaucluse
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grapes and wine styles of Ventoux AOP?
◦Blanc: ◾Principal Varieties: Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Marsanne, Vermentino, and Viognier
◦Rouge: ◾Principal Varieties: Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 20% combined Counoise, Piquepoul Noir, Marselan (max. 10%), and white varieties (max. 10% Vermentino)
◦Rosé: As for rouge wines
◦Primeur/Noveau (Blanc, Rosé, Rouge)
•Assemblage: Principal grapes are in the majority, and all wines must be a blend of at least two varieties.
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min pot alc for Ventoux AOP?
◦Blanc/Rosé: 11.5%
| ◦Rouge: 12%
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approx. production of Ventoux AOP?
250,000 hl
60% red
36% rose
4% white
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Département of Pierrevert AOP?
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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communes of production of Pierrevert AOP?
Corbières, Gréoux-les-Bains, Manosque, Montfuron, Pierrevert, Quinson, Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon, Saint-Martin-de-Brômes, Sainte-Tulle, Villeneuve, Volx
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grapes and wine styles of Pierrevert AOP?
◦Blanc: Min. 50% combined Grenache Blanc and Vermentino; max. 10% combined Marsanne, Viognier, and Piquepoul Blanc; plus Clairette, Roussanne, and Ugni Blanc
◦Rosé: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Mourvèdre and Téoulier (Manosquin); max. 10% combined Marsanne, Viognier, and Piquepoul Blanc; max. 20% total white varieties (Roussanne, Clairette, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier, and Ugni Blanc)
◦Rouge: ◾Principal Varieties: Min. 70% combined Grenache (min. 15%) and Syrah (min. 30%)
◾Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Mourvèdre and Téoulier; plus Carignan, Cinsault, and a max. 10% combined white varieties
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When was Vacqueyras elevated to AOP?
1990
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When was Gigondas elevated to AOP?
1971
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When were the dry reds of Rasteau elevated to AOP?
2010
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When were the sweet wines of Rasteau established as AOC?
1944
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name three Grand Cru Classe estates of Cotes de Provence
Château Minuty (Gassin)
Château Sainte-Roseline (Les Arcs-sur-Argens)
Château de la Source Sainte-Marguerite (La Londe-les-Maures)
Domaine de la Clapière (Hyères)
Domaine de l'Aumérade (Hyères)
Clos Cibonne (Pradet)
Domaine de Rimaurescq (Pignans)
Domaine de Castel Roubine (Lorgues)
Château du Galoupet (La Londe-les-Maures)
Château de Saint-Martin (Taradeau)
Château de Saint-Maur (Cogolin)
Clos Mireille (La Londe-les-Maures, part of Domaine Ott)
Château de Selle (Taradeau, part of Domaine Ott)
Château de Brégançon (Bormes-les-Mimosas)
Domaine de Mauvanne (Salins d'Hyères)
Domaine de la Croix (la Croix-Valmer)
Domaine du Noyer (Bormes-les-Mimosas)
Domaine du Jas d'Esclans (la Motte)
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when were the Grands Crus Classes established in Cotes de Provence?
1955
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what are the primary white grapes of Corsica?
Vermentino, Ugni Blanc
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Corsica's Nieluccio is a variant of what grape variety?
sangiovese
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What are the primary red grapes of Corsica?
Nieluccio, Sciacarello
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what style of wines are Muscat du Cap Corse?
vin doux naturel
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what is the minimum age for Rivesaltes AOP Hors d'Age?
may not be released until September 1 of the fifth year following havest, although in practice, they are often up to 20 years old prior to release
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what varietie(s) is/are permitted in Rivesaltes AOP grenat?
grenache
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what is the style of wines produced in Rivesaltes AOP
fortified vin doux naturel
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what is the difference between ambre and tuile?
ambre wines are intentionally oxidized wines from white grapes, whereas tuile wines are made from red grapes (sometimes with the addition of white grapes)
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what is the minimum aging for ambre and tuile wines in Rivesaltes AOP and Rasteau AOP?
must be aged in an oxidative environment until March 1 of the year following harvest
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what is the difference between Banyuls AOP and Banyuls grand Cru AOP?
Banyuls AOP requires only 50% minimum Grenache, whereas Banyuls Grand Cru AOP requires minimum 75% Grenache and a minimum of 30 months in barrel
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what four communes may append their name to Cotes du Rousillon Villages?
Lesquerde, Caramany, Tautavel and Latour de France
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what are the primary grapes for the subzone of Les Apres in Cotes du Rousillon AOP ?
Syrah and Mourvedre
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what is the primary varietal and minimum percentage required in the vineyards of Marcillac?
Fer, 90%
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what style(s) of wine is/are produced in Cotes de Duras AOP and Buzet AOP?
Bordeaux-style wines of all three colors
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what style(s) of wine is/are produced in Fronton AOP
blended reds and roses with a minimum 50% negrette
