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Which country is the top export market for the wine from the Languedoc region?
Which country is the top export market for the wine from the Languedoc region?
What is the maximum yield allowed for the wine production in the Languedoc region?
What is the maximum yield allowed for the wine production in the Languedoc region?
Which two countries are the main export markets for the wine from the Languedoc region?
Which two countries are the main export markets for the wine from the Languedoc region?
What is the climate influence on Malepère AOC?
What is the climate influence on Malepère AOC?
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Which grape variety must be present in at least 40% in Malepère AOC wines?
Which grape variety must be present in at least 40% in Malepère AOC wines?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc region is mainly devoted to sparkling wine?
Which appellation in the Languedoc region is mainly devoted to sparkling wine?
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What is the quality of the wines from the Languedoc region?
What is the quality of the wines from the Languedoc region?
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What are the main grape varieties used in Cabardès AOC wines?
What are the main grape varieties used in Cabardès AOC wines?
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What are the characteristics of the Languedoc wine described in the text?
What are the characteristics of the Languedoc wine described in the text?
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What role do co-operatives play in the Languedoc region?
What role do co-operatives play in the Languedoc region?
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Which mountain ranges provide sites for vineyards in the Corbières AOC?
Which mountain ranges provide sites for vineyards in the Corbières AOC?
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What is the maximum yield for red, rosé, and white wine in the Corbières AOC?
What is the maximum yield for red, rosé, and white wine in the Corbières AOC?
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Which grape varieties must make up at least 40% of the final wine in the Corbières AOC?
Which grape varieties must make up at least 40% of the final wine in the Corbières AOC?
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Which sub-appellation of the Corbières AOC requires specific grape varieties to make up 70% of the blend?
Which sub-appellation of the Corbières AOC requires specific grape varieties to make up 70% of the blend?
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What is the predominant color of wine produced in the Corbières AOC?
What is the predominant color of wine produced in the Corbières AOC?
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Which countries are the leading export markets for Corbières AOC wines?
Which countries are the leading export markets for Corbières AOC wines?
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Which grape varieties are commonly used in the production of Minervois AOC wines?
Which grape varieties are commonly used in the production of Minervois AOC wines?
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What percentage of the final blend in Minervois AOC must be made up of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsaut?
What percentage of the final blend in Minervois AOC must be made up of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsaut?
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What is the focus of production in Minervois La Livinière AOC?
What is the focus of production in Minervois La Livinière AOC?
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Which appellation is the fourth largest in France?
Which appellation is the fourth largest in France?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc has the highest proportion of organic grape growing?
Which appellation in the Languedoc has the highest proportion of organic grape growing?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc is known for its white wines that must include a minimum of 60% Grenache Blanc and/or Bourboulenc?
Which appellation in the Languedoc is known for its white wines that must include a minimum of 60% Grenache Blanc and/or Bourboulenc?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc is situated between Minervois and Faugères and produces mainly red and rosé wines from blends of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre?
Which appellation in the Languedoc is situated between Minervois and Faugères and produces mainly red and rosé wines from blends of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc is situated on a limestone terrace of gentle slopes at up to 400 m of altitude, giving very good drainage, exposure to the sun, and some cooling influences from altitude?
Which appellation in the Languedoc is situated on a limestone terrace of gentle slopes at up to 400 m of altitude, giving very good drainage, exposure to the sun, and some cooling influences from altitude?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc is the first AOC in the region, formed in 1948, and focuses on the traditional varieties Carignan and Grenache Noir?
Which appellation in the Languedoc is the first AOC in the region, formed in 1948, and focuses on the traditional varieties Carignan and Grenache Noir?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc has a more continental climate, similar to the northern Rhône, and requires Syrah to be 50% of the final blend?
Which appellation in the Languedoc has a more continental climate, similar to the northern Rhône, and requires Syrah to be 50% of the final blend?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc is a relatively new appellation, gaining AOC status in 2014, and is known for its high quality wines?
Which appellation in the Languedoc is a relatively new appellation, gaining AOC status in 2014, and is known for its high quality wines?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc is warm, sunny, arid, and windy, enabling full ripeness and suitable for varieties such as Mourvèdre?
Which appellation in the Languedoc is warm, sunny, arid, and windy, enabling full ripeness and suitable for varieties such as Mourvèdre?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc is devoted to white wine made entirely from the Piquepoul Blanc grape variety?
Which appellation in the Languedoc is devoted to white wine made entirely from the Piquepoul Blanc grape variety?
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Which appellation in the Languedoc has low fertility schistous soils and is situated at 250-400 m of altitude, resulting in wines of very good concentration?
Which appellation in the Languedoc has low fertility schistous soils and is situated at 250-400 m of altitude, resulting in wines of very good concentration?
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