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What is the french term for Northern Rhône

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Rhône septentrionale

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What is the french term for Southern Rhône

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Rhône méridionale

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What culture settled the Rhône

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The Greeks

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When did Chateauneuf-du Pape become the first AOP in France

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1936

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What is the name of the wind that affects the Rhône Valley

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Mistral Wind-from the alps

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When did phylloxera first appear in the Rhône Valley

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1863

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List the AOPs of the Northern Rhône from north to south

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Côte-Rôtie AOP
Condrieu AOP 
Saint-Joseph AOP
Crozes-Hermitage AOP
Hermitage AOP
Cornas AOP
Saint-Péray AOP 
Clairette de Die AOP
Châtillon-en-Diois AOP
Coteaux de Die AOP
Crémant de Die AOP
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What varietals can be blended in Côte-Rôtie AOP

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Syrah with up to 20% Viognier

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List all the Syrah AOPs of the Northern Rhône from north to south

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Côte-Rôtie AOP
Saint-Joseph AOP
Crozes-Hermitage AOP
Hermitage AOP
Cornas AOP
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What AOPs can have up to 15% Marsanne and Roussane blended with it

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Hermitage and Croze-Hermitage

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What is the percentage of Marsanne and Roussane that can go into St. Joseph

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10%

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What is the minimum harvest must weight for Hermitage Vin de Paille how does that differ than final must weight

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Vin de Paille must be harvest at 170g/L and after a minimum 45days of drying must must obtain 350g/L

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What is the maximum yield for Vin de Paille from Hermitage

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15hl/ha compared to the standard of 45 and 40 for basic white and red Hermitage

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What are the principal soils of Hermitage

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Granite with mica topsoil and schist and gniess

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List five major lieux dits of Hermitage

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L'Hermite
Les Meal
Les Greffieux
Beaume
Les Bessard
Peleat
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What is the cepage for Cotes du Rhone Blanc

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Min 80% combined: Marsanne, Roussane, Clairette, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc Maximum 20% Piquepoul and Ugni Blanc

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What are the communes, north to south, of Cote Rotie

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Saint Cyr sur le Rhone
Ampuis
Tupin et Semons

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What soil is found in the southern Cote Blonde

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Gniess

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What soil is found in the northern Cote Brune

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Mica-schistous rock

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What soil is found in the northern Crozes-Hermitage

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Granitic slopes, similar to hermitage

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What soil is found in the southern Crozes-Hermitage

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Alluvial soils

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What soil is found in Saint Joseph

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Schist and gniess on granite bedrock

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What is the minimum amount of Syrah found in St. Joseph rouge

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90% syrah with max 10% marsanne and roussane

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When was Chateau Grillet sold

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2011 ownership transferred Neyret-Gachet to Francois Pinault

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What is the maximum yield of Chateau Grillet
37hl/ha
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What appellation in the nothern rhone can you find Gamay, what other varietals are present
Chatillon-en-Diois red and rose | Min 75% Gamay plus Syrah and Pinot
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What is the term for the powder top soil of Condrieu
Arzelle
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What are the 3 La La wines and when were the first vintages
La Mouline: 1966 La Lalandone: 1978 La Turque: 1985
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What is the soil of Cornas
Gore (Decomposed Granite)
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What is the four lieux dits
La Cote Les Messards Les Chaillot Les Reynard
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What is the cepage for Cornas red wines
100% Syrah
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What is the smallest red wine appellation in the northern rhone
Cornas
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What style of wines does Saint Peray produce
White still and sparkling wine only based on Marsanne and Roussane
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Name three producers of Condreiu
George Vernay Andre Perret Yves Culleron
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What are the sparkling wine appellations of the northern rhone
Saint Peray Cremant de Die Clairette de Die
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What is the cepage of Coteaux de Die
100% Clairette
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What is the cepage for Cremant de Die
Min 55% Clairette, min 10% Aligote, min 5-10% Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
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What is the minimum pressure for Cremant de Die
3.5 atmospheres
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What is the cepage for Clairette de Die
Traditional Method: Clairette | Dioise Ancestrale: Min. 75% Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains plus Clairette
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What is the minimum aging, pressure and sugar in Clairette de Die Methode Dioise Ancestrale
4months 35g/l (15 for traditional) 3 atmospheres
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What appellation in the northern rhone can have aligote and chardonnay
Whites from Cremant (10% aligote) and whites from Chatillon en Diois
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Is chaptalization premitted in Condrieu
Yes, but prohibited for wines above 45g/L
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What is the cepage for red and rose from Chatillon en Diois
Min. 75% Gamay plus Syrah and Pinot Noir
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What is the maximum residual sugar for Chatillon en Diois
6g/L (+-2TA)
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What is the cepage for red Cote du Rhone
Principal: Min. 40% Grenache, Min 15% Mourvedre and Syrah Max 5% white varietals
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What is the cepage for red Cote du Rhone
Principal: Min. 40% Grenache, Min 15% Mourvedre and Syrah Max 20% white varietals
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What does Grenache add to Southern Rhone red wines
Richness of body, sweet fruit, and warmth
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What does Syrah and Mourvedre add to Southern Rhone reds
Structure and depth of color
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What does Cinsault add to Southern Rhone reds
Finesse and freshness
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What are the major grapes of the southern rhone
``` Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Cinsault Carignan ```
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What is the most northern AOP in the southern rhone
Grignan-les-Adhemar (Cotes de Tristans)
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What is the most souther AOP in the southern rhone
Costieres de Nimes (Coistieres de Gare until 1989)
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What is the term for pudding stones in Chateauneuf du Pape
Galets Roules
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What is the minimum potential alcohol in Chateauneuf du Pape
12.5% (highest in France)
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What is the "le rape"
2% of all harvested grapes must be discarded
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What was the first estate bottling of Chateauneuf du Pape
1785, Chateau la Nerthe
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Define the term "En Ligne"
Vines planted in line
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Define the term "Au Carre"
Vines planted in square
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What is the maximum yield in Chateauneuf du Pape
42hl/ha reduces to 35hl/ha with the rape
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Name five different grapes found in Chateauneuf du Pape
Grenache (Noir, Gris, Blanc), Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise
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Is chaptalization permitted in Chateauneuf du Pape
No, Prohibited
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How much of wine produced in southern rhone is released as Cotes du Rhone
Over 2/3, white, rose, and red
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What is the difference between Cotes du Rhone and Cotes du Rhone Villages
Essentially a superior designation for white, rose, and red
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When was Cairanne upgraded to a AOP
2016
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How many communes can be attached to Cotes du Rhone Villages
20
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What are the stats for Cotes du Rhone Village vs Cotes du Rhone Villages with subzone
Alcohol: 12/12.5 Must: (196-white rose, 207 red,)/ Grenache 216 RS: 3g/L 4g/L is alcohol is more than 12% Yield: 44/41
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What is the grapes of white Cote du Rhone Villages
Min 80% Combined Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussane, Viognier, Clairette, Grenache Blanc Max 20% combined Piquepoul and Ugni Blanc Assemblage: (Min 50% Primary)
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What is the grapes of rose and red Cote du Rhone Villages
Min 50% Grenache and at least one complementary Principal: Min 50% Grenache Complementary: Min 20% combined Mourvedre and Syrah Accessory: Max 20% Brun Argente
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When was Gigondas promoted to AOP
1971
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Why was Gigondas promoted to AOP
Reds and Roses from minimum of 50% Grenache but NO Carignan
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What is the soil of Gigondas
Stony red clay alluvium
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What happened in terms of cepage requirements in Gigondas in 2014
Requires a minimum of 50% Grenache and min. 15% Syrah and Mourvedre Assemblage: Min 50% Grenache and at least one of either Syrah and Mourvedre
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What was the second appellation promoted to AOP in 1990
Vacqueyras
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What styles of wine are produced in Vacqueyras
White, rose, red
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What are the cepage requirements for Vacqueyras white
Bourbelenc, Clairette, Grenache (no one variety is more than 80%)
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What are the cepage requirements for Vacqueyras rouge
Min 50% Grenache and one complementary (Syrah and Mourvedre min20% combined) must account for 90% of the total
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What are the five AOPs promoted from Cotes Du Rhone Villages and when
``` Gigondas 1971 Vacqueyras 1990 Beaumes de Venise 2005 Vinsobres 2006 Cairanne 2016 ```
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What colors of wine can Beaumes de Venise prodcue
Red only, based on combined minimum of 80% Grenache and Mourvedre (50% Grenache and 25-50% Syrah) Max 10% White
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What are the soils of Beaumes de Venise
Clay-Limestone
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What is the maximum yield for Beaumes de Venise
38hl/ha
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What colors of wine can Vinsobres produce
Red only, Min. 50% Grenache Complementry Min 25% Mourvedre and Syrah and 80% combined GSM
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What are the red wine only AOP of the southern rhone
Vacqueyras Beaumes de Venise Vinsobres
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What colors of wine can the 2016 AOP of Cairanne produce
White: Southern Rhone whites Red: Min 50% Grenache no more than 30% accessory. (7% white), max 20% Carignan
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How old are vines if "vieille vignes" is denoted on Cairanne
30years (20 for syrah and viognier)
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What is the minimum age of vines to produce a Cairanne wine
5 years
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What are the soils of Lirac
Sandy soils- helped become the gateway for Phylloxera
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What can be produced in Lirac
White: Grenache Blanc and more (max 60% for any one) Rose: Min 80% combined Grenache (40%) CSM (25SM) Red: Min 90% combined Grenache (40%) CSM (25SM)
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What is the maximum amount of Caignan in Lirac
Rose: 10% Red: 10%
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What is the only commune in France dedicated to production of rose wine
Tavel
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What is the soils found in Tavel
Lauses (white calcareous stone) and galets
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What is the rose of Tavel based on
30-60% Grenache all colors and others, max 10% Carignan
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What are the yields for tavel
46hl/ha
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What are the two AOP that exist for Vin Doux Natural in the Southern Rhone
Rasteau and Muscat Beaumes de Venise
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What is the co-op that is responsible for the majority of Muscat Beaumes de Venise producation
Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise
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What makes Vin Doux Natural wines
When fermentation is stopped by the addition of 5-10% neutral grape spirit (96%abv) to retain the natural sugars
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What are Rasteau VDN based on
Make all three colors based on the three Grenache varienets
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What are the three communes of Rasteau
Rasteau, Cairanne, Sablet
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What is the defining character of rancio in VDN
Must show an oxidative style
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What are the yields for Rasteau
Red: 38hl/ha VDN: 30hl/ha
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Ambre refers to what as a VDN
Tawny Blanc (Oxidative)
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Grenat and Tuile refers to what as a VDN
Red based (75% Grenache) Tuile: (Oxidative)
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What is the required blend for Rasteau
Red only, Min 50% Grenache 20% combined Syrah and Mourvedre
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What is the minimum residual sugar and potential alcohol for VDN
45g/L and 21.5% (15% acquired)
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What is the major flavor difference between VDN from Muscat Beaumes de Venise and Rasteau
Rasteau show more flawed twany flavors where Muscat Beaumes de Venise is fresher and more aromatic
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What are the terms to denote oxidation styles of VDN
Ambre and Tuile
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How long must a VDN be aged to attach Hors d'Age
five years
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When was Rasteau permitted to produce dry reds
2010 onwards but strictly from the Rasteau commune not Sablet or Cairanne
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When did Grignan-les-Adhermar change its name
2010, from Cotes de Tricastin, due to the nuclear plant failure
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What can Grignan-les-Adhermar produce
White: Min 30% Viognier and more Rose: Min 70% combined Grenache (20-70) and syrah (30-80) Red: Same as rose
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When did the Costieres de Nimes transfer from Languedoc to Rhone
2004
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What are the outlying AOP of the Southern Rhone
Luberon Ventox Cotes de Vivarais
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Where do you find Clairette de Bellegarde
Within Costieres de Nimes, 100% Clairette
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What appellation iswithin Costieres de Nimes
Clairette de Bellegarde
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What appellation iswithin Costieres de Nimes
Clairette de Bellegarde
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What is a grape unique to Cotes de Provence
Tiburon
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What are the five grapes commonly found in Cotes de Provence
``` Cinsault Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Tiburon ```
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What is the cepage for Cotes de Provence
``` Min 70% combined Cinsault Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Tiburon ```
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What are the four subzones that can attach to Cotes de Provence
Sainte Victoire Fréjus La Londe Pierrefeu`
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Which Cotes de Provence subzones permits white- what is the cepage
La Londe, Min 50% Vermentio
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What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence "Sainte Victoire"
Min. 80% combined Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault (min. 50% combined Grenache and/or Syrah), none of the preceding grapes may exceed 80%, and at least two must be present
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What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence "Fréjus"
Min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren (min. 20%), at least two of the preceding grapes must be present
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What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence "La Londe"
Min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (min. 50% combined Grenache and/or Syrah, at least two of the preceding must be present, and no single grape may exceed 60%)
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What is the cepage requirements for Côtes de Provence "Pierrefeu"
Rouge: Min. 80% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (no single variety may exceed 80%); plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan
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What is the traditional hour glass shaped bottle used for Cotes de Provence rose
Skittle
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What is the cepage for Bandol Blanc
50-90% Clairette, plus Bourboulenc and Ungi Blanc
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What is the cepage for Bandol Rose
20-95% Mourvedre plus cinsault and grenache
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What is the cepage for Bandol Rouge
50-95% Mourvedre plus cinsault and grenache
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What is the base soils for Bandol
Limestone, Sandy Marl, and Sandstone
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What is the minimum time in oak for Bandol Rouge
18 months, Release May 1 second year
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What was Les Baux de Provence a former subappelation of? When was it promoted
Coteaux d'Aix en Provence, 1995 (Whites added in 2011)
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What is the cepage for Les Baux de Provence
White: Min 60% Clairette Grenache, Vermentino (Rolle) Red: Min 2 grapes and must be 50% of blend (GMS) no single grape may exceed 90% of the blend
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Coteaux d'Aix en Provence whites are based on what grape
Min 50% Vermentino Min 30% combined Clairette, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc Min 2 grapes and must be 50% of blend (GMS) no single grape may exceed 50% of the blend
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List the nine AOP of Provence
``` Cotes de Provence Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Les Baux de Provence Bellet Cassis Palette Bandol Coteaux Varois en Provence Pierrevert ```
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What are the major grapes of Cassis
White: 60% Marsanne and Clairette Rose: 70% GMC Red: 70% GMC MAX 5% Terre Noir
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What is the cepage for Bellet Blanc
Min 60% Vermentino (Rolle)
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What is the cepage for Bellet Rose/Red
Min 60% combined Braquet and Fuella Nera
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When did the Coteaux Varois en Provence gain AOP status
1993
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Who is the most note worth producer in Coteaux Varois en Provence
Triennes
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Who is the most note worth producer in Les Beaux de Provence
Trevillon
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What is the cepage for Coteaux Varois en Provence Blanc
Min 30% Vermentino plus Grenache and Max 30% Semillon Max 25% Ugni Blanc
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What is the cepage for Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose and Red
Min 2 Varieties no single more than 90% Min 80% combined GSMC
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What can be produced in Pierrevert
White: Vermentino and Grenache must be present | Rose/Red: Min 70% combined GSC, Max 10% M
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What is the island wide AOP for Corsica
Vin de Corse
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What are the five subzones can be attached to Vine de Corse
``` Calvi Figari Porto-Vecchio Coteaux du Cap Corse Sartène ```
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What is the local term for Vermentino in Corsica
Malvoisie de Corse
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What is the minimum cepage for Corsica whites
Minimum 75% Malvoisie de Corse (Vermentino)
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What colors of wine can Vine de Corse produce
White, rose, red
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What are the principal grapes in rose and red from Vin de Corse AOP
Min. 50% combined Grenache, Nielluccio, and Sciaccarello (Mammolo) (min. 1/3 combined Nielluccio and Sciaccarello)
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What are the maximum yields for Vin de Corse
Blanc/Rosé: 55 hl/ha Rouge: 45 hl/ha "Figari"/"Porto-Vecchio"/"Sartène Blanc/Rosé: 50 hl/ha "Calvi"/"Coteaux du Cap Corse" Blanc/Rosé: 45 hl/ha
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What is the minimum alcohol for Vin de Corse
Blanc/Rosé: 11% Rouge: 11.5% All "Calvi" wines: 11.5%
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What changes for cepage when labeled Vin de Corse "Coteaux du Cap Corse"
White: Principal Variety: Min. 80% (up 5%) Vermentino Principal Varieties: Min. 60% (up 10%)combined Grenache, Nielluccio, and Sciaccarello (Mammolo) (min. 1/3 combined Nielluccio and Sciaccarello)
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What soils are found in Patrimonio
Granite sub-soil with schist and sedimentary rock at the surface
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What is the white grape for Patrimonio
100% Vermentino (Malvoisie de Corse)
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What is the difference in cepage for rose and red Patrimonio
Rosé: Min. 75% Nielluccio, plus Grenache, Sciaccarello (Mammolo), and Vermentino Rouge: Min. 90% Nielluccio, plus Grenache, Sciaccarello (Mammolo), and Vermentino
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What is the minimum Sciaccarello (Mammolo) found in red and rose Ajaccio
40%
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What is the minimum Malvoisie de Corse found in white Ajaccio
80%
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What is muscat du cap cose
Vin Doux Naturel Blanc: Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
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What is the minimum residual sugar and maximum yields found in Muscat du Cap Corse
90 g/L 30hl/ha
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What is the oldest region in Languedoc, what are the two different sectors
Fitou, Maritime and Montagneux
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What is produced in Fitou
Reds only, Carignan or Grenache must be 50% but niether can be more than 80%
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What are the soil differences between Fitou Maritime on Montagneaux
Maritime: coastal clay and limestone around the saltwater lagoons Montagneux: 24km inland, mountainous schist
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Define the assemblage requirements for Corbieres
Blanc: Min. 2 varieties, including at least one of the following: Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Macabeu, and/or Vermentino. Min. 40% principle varieties. Rosé/Rouge: Min. 2 varieties (including at least one principal variety), and no single variety may exceed 80% of the blend. Min. 40% principal varieties.
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Define the assemblage requirements for Corbieres-Boutenac
Min. 70% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan. No variety may exceed 80% of the blend.
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What was Corbieres-Boutenac established as an AOP
2005
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What are the different types of wines produced in Minervois
Blanc: Min. 80% principal varieties; max. 10% Muscat à Petits Grains Rosé: Min. 50% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan; and max. 10% white varieties. No single variety may account for more than 80% of the blend. Rouge: Min. 2 varieties (at least one principal variety); min. 50% combined Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. No single variety may account for more than 80% of the blend.
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When was Minervois-La Liviniere established
1999
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What is the cepage for Minervois-La Liviniere
Red Only: At least 2 varieties must be present in the blend. Principal varieties compose at least 40% of the blend. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan together compose at least 80% of the blend.
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What is produced in Cabardes AOP
Red and Rose only: Principal Varieties: Min. 40% combined Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot; min. 40% combined Grenache and Syrah Accessory Varieties: Cot, Cinsault, and Fer
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What is produced in Malepere
Assembled!! Rosé: Min. 40% Cabernet Franc, min. 20% combined Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Cot, Grenache, and Merlot Rouge: Min. 40% Merlot, min. 20% combined Cabernet Franc and Cot; plus Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Lladoner Pelut
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When did Malepere become an AOP
2007
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Name the two sub zones in Saint-Chinian for red only
Saint-Chinian "Berlou" Rouge: Principal Varieties: Min. 60% combined Grenache (min. 20%), Syrah (min. 20%) and Mourvèdre Complementary Variety: Min. 30% Carignan Saint-Chinian "Roquebrun" Rouge: Principal Varieties: Min. 25% Syrah and min. 20% Grenache (min. 70% combined Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre)
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What colors of wine does Saint Chinian produce
White, rose, red (white added recently based on (Max. 70% each): Min. 30% Grenache Blanc, plus Marsanne, Roussanne, and Vermentino
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What are Limoux AOP reds based on
Min 50% Merlot
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What is the difference of "Méthode Ancestrale" and "Blanquette de Limoux"
Méthode Ancestrale: 100% Mauzac | Blanquette de Limoux: 90% Mauzac plus chard and chenin
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What is the oldest sparkling wine appellation in Franc
Cremant de Limoux
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What is the cepage for Cremant de LImoux
Max. 90% combined Chardonnay (min. 50%) and Chenin Blanc (10-40%); plus max. 20% combined Mauzac and Pinot Noir (max. 15%)
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In general, what grapes make are found in the Languedoc AOP
Generally require at least 50% combined Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Lladoner Pelut
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When did Terrasses du Larzac gain AOP status
2014
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When did La Clape gain AOP status
2015
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What grapes does La Clape specialize in
White and red only; Min 30% Bourboulenc Max 10% Vio, no single more than 80% Red: GSM no single more than 70%
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What grapes does Terrasses du Larzac specialize in
Red only; Must be a blend of three varieties including at least two principal (MSGC) Pricipal must account for 75% of blend, but no single grape can be more than 70%
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What are the four sweet wine appellations of the languedoc
``` Muscat de Mireval: Muscat de Lunel: Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois: Muscat de Frontignan: ALL Blanc Only 100% Petit G ```
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What is Muscat de Noel
Christmas VDN wines bottled no later that Dec 1 year of harvest. Found in the Muscat de Lunel and Saint Jean AOP
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Muscat de Frontignan can make VDN and ?
VDL! Fortified with 96abv max 15% PROIR to fermentation
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In VDN wines when is the grape spirit added
DURING FERMENTATION, unlike VDL which is before fermentation
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What is the Rivesaltes AOP for 100% Grenache Noir
VDN Grenat
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What are the oxidative Rivesaltes AOP
Tuile and Ambre
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How are Grenat VDN wines made
Reductively for one year, must be bottled before June 1 of the second year
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What is the again vessel for VDN wines
Often in glass bonbonnes
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What is the general blend for Rivesaltes fortified wines
Grenache (Noir, Gris, and Blanc), Maccabéo, Tourbat, Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat à Petits Grains
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What grapes make up Muscat de Rivesaltes
Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat à Petits Grains | 100g/L residual sugar! VS Rivesaltes is 45g/L
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What is the maximum yield Muscat de Rivesaltes
30hl/ha also for Rivesaltes AOP
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What is the maximum yield for Maury
40hl/ha, VDN 30hl/ha
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Maury Grenat or Tuile must be made from a majority of what grape.
Grenache, can have a maximum of 10% Macabeu
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Where would you encounter the term "Rimage"
On a bottle of Banyuls VDN that requires 90% Grenache
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How much Grenache is required in traditional Banyuls, What about Banyuls Grand Cru
50%, 75%
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When in Banyuls and see "Tradditionel" on the label
Like, Ambre- requires three years of aging and not sold till march 1
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When can Banyuls Hors d'Age be released
September 1, the fifth year following harvest
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If a wine is unfortified from Banyuls, what is it released as
Collioure
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What grapes are found in Collioure rose/red
Min. 2 Varieties GSMC
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What are the dry wine AOPs of the Roussillon
Maury Cotes du Roussillon Cotes du Roussillon Villages
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What is unique about Cotes du Roussillon "Les Aspres"
Red Only, minimum 3 varieities, no two can make up more than 90% of the blend
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Where is appellation of Picpoul de Pinet
Languedoc- 100% Picpoul
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What is Cotes du Roussillon Villages reserved for
Red only, (like Anjou Village Brissac)
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What four communes can attached their name to Cotes du Roussillon
Latour-de France Caramany Lesquerde Tautavel
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What is the reduced yield for Cotes du Roussillon with commune
from 45 to 42hl/ha
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What colors does Bergerac produce
white, rose, red
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What is the cepage for Bergerac whites
Principal: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle (Min 2 principal to make up 50% of blend)
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What is the cepage for Bergerac red/rose
Principal: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Cot, Merlot | Min 2 principal to make up 50% of blend
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What is the difference between Bergerac and Cotes de Bergerac
Cotes 11% alcohol for white (10.5 in Bergerac)
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Does Cotes de Bergerac permit rose
No
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Where is Pecharmant located
Within Bergerac
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What colors does Pecharmant produce
Red Only
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What grapes are found in Pecharmant
Red Only, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Merlot (at least three are present, but no one taking more than 65% of the blend
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What many varieties are required in Pecharmant
Minimum of three, but none can exceed 65% of blend
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What are the five sweet one appellations of Bergerac
``` Saussignac Monbazillac Rosette Haut Montavel Cotes de Montavel ```
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What is the styles found in Montavel AOP
Dry red and white only
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What is the grapes found in Montavel
White: Semillon, Sauv Blanc, Sauv Gris (Min 50%, at least 2) Red: Merlot ((Min present. at least 2) plus Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Cot
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What is the required grape and what amount of it Haut Montavel
Min 50% Semillon
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What are the required grapes of Cotes de Montavel
Min 80% (Min 30% Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle)
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What are the required grapes for Rosette AOP
Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, plus Semillon and Muscadelle (Min two grapes)
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When can Monbazillac SGN be sold
June 15 the second year after harvest (June 1 first year for basic)
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What are the required grapes of Monbazillac
Principal must account for 80% (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Muscadelle)
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What are the required grapes of Saussignac
Principal must account for 50% (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Muscadelle)
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Saussignac
68g/L
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What river does Cahors sit on
Lot River
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What are the required grapes in Cahors
Min 70% Malbec with Tannat and Merlot
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What are the required grapes in Madiran
Tannat must be 50% of blend plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Fer
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What are the soils of Monbazillac
Sandy
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What are the soils of Madiran
Clay with Greppe Limestone subsoil
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What is a local grape of Madiran
Fer
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What are white wines of Madiran produced as
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh (sec for dry)
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What are the grapes of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Petit and Gros Manseng, Courbou and Petit Courbou
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How are the sweet wines of Jurancon produced
Passerillage
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What colors can be produced in Irouleguy
White: 2 grapes; Manseng and Courbou Rose: 90% Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Tannat Red: Min 50% Cabernet Franc and Tannat
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What are the white grapes of Gaillac
(Min 50% combined) Len de I'El, Mauzac, Muscadelle, Mauzac Rose
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What are the principal white grapes of Gaillac VT
Len de I'El and Ondenc (min 50%), max 20% accessory
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What are the principal red grapes of
(Min 60% combined) Duras, Fer, Syrah (Min 40% Duras and Fer) (Min 10% each)
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What is the minimum alcohol and residual sugar for Gaillac VT
17%; 100g/L
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What can be produced from Gaillac Premieres Cotes
Dry Whites, 11 communes | Min 50% Mauzac, Mauzac Rose, Len De l'E and Muscadelle (plus max 50% Sauvignon Blanc and Ondenc
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Why is Marcillac unique
It produces only red and rose from a Min of 80% Fer. The AOP was established in 1990
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Where is the AOP of Buzet, what does it produce
South of Bergerac; White, rose, and red White: Muscadelle, Suavignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris Rose/Red: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Merlot
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When in the Cote de Duras what is the difference between Blanc and Blanc Sec
Blanc Sec, Rose and Red are 3gL | Blanc is min 12g/L
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What is the maximum amount of Colombard and Ugni Blanc that can go into Cote de Duras
Combined 50% and max 10% Colombard of that
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Where is Cotes du Marmandais
Just to the Southeast of Bordeaux in Southwest France
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What are the principal grapes of Cotes du Marmandais
White: Sauvignon Blanc and Gris Rose/Red: Max 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot (must use 2 varieties, at least on principal)
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What grape in Beam will be required to make up 50% of its white wine produced from 2019 onward
Raffiat de Moncade
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What is the minimum amount of Tannat found in Beam reds
50% but must be combined with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to make up 80% of the total red blend
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What is the cepage for Cotes de Montravel
Min 80%, Sauvignon Blanc, Gris, Muscadelle, and Min 30% Semillon
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