Provence

Question 1

Provence is located to the east or west of the Southern Rhone?

Answer 1

East

Question 2

Rose accounts for what percentage of production under the Cotes-de-Provence AOC?

Answer 2

90%

Question 3

True or False,

Cotes de Provence Rose can be made from a single varietal?

Answer 3

False! There must be at least 2 grapes present

Question 4

What are the two ways that Provencal Rose can acquire its color?

Answer 4

By pressing whole grapes after being de-stemmed or by the saignage method

Question 5

Is the blending of white wine and red wine to make rose permitted in Provence?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

What red grapes varietals are approved for use in the Cotes de Provence?

Answer 6

• Syrah
• Cinsault
• Grenache
• Syrah
• Mourvedre
• Tibouren
• Cabernet Sauvignon (accessory)
• Carignan (accessory)

Question 7

What white grape varietals are approved for use in the Cotes de Provence?

Answer 7

• Clariette
• Ugni Blanc
• Semillon
• Vermentino

Question 8

Name the 5 sub-zones of Provence

Answer 8

• La Londe
• Pierrefeu
• Sainte-Victoire
• Frejus
• Norte-Dame des Anges

Question 9

The most famous wines from Provence come from which AOC?

Answer 9

Bandol

Question 10

What are the grapes used to make Bandol Rouge?

Answer 10

• Mourvedre; must make up 50-95% of the blend
• Grenache
• Cinsault
• Carignan and Syrah can also be used, but neither exceeding 10%

Question 11

What are the grapes used to make Bandol Blanc?

Answer 11

• Clariette; must make up 50-95% of the blend
• Ugni Blanc
• Bourboulenc
• Max 20% combined Marsanne, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon (none exceeding 10%)

Question 12

How long must Bandol Rouge be aged before it is released?

Answer 12

a minimum of 18 months in oak and not before May 1 of the second year following harvest

Question 13

True or False,

You are not allowed to chaptalize in Bandol

Answer 13

True! Chaptalization is prohibited

Question 14

Name 4 producers from Bandol

Answer 14

• Domaine Tempier
• Chateau de Pibarnon
• ## Chateau Pradeaux

Question 15

What percentage of white grapes can you add to Cotes de Provence Rouge? Also, list the grapes

Answer 15

• 20%
• Vermentino
• Ugni Blanc (max 10%)
• Semillon (max 10%)
• Clariette (max 10%)

Question 16

What is the Local name for Vementino in Provence?

Answer 16

Rolle

Question 17

The Palette AOP has only one producer of note, can you name them?

Answer 17

Chateau Simone