30 Questions
Which grape variety is required in all Languedoc appellations for red wine?
Grenache Noir
Which grape varieties are the principal varieties used in the Languedoc AOC?
Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre
What is the maximum yield allowed for red wines in the Languedoc AOC?
50 hL/ha
What is the minimum number of grape varieties required in Languedoc AOCs for red wine?
Two
What is the maximum yield allowed for white wines in the Languedoc AOC?
60 hL/ha
Which grape variety is a principal variety in Corbières AOC and Fitou AOC?
Carignan
Which appellations require the use of Syrah and Mourvèdre as principal grape varieties?
Most of them
What is the minimum percentage of the blend that must be made up of the principal varieties in the Languedoc AOC?
40%
What is the maximum percentage that any one variety can make up in the blend in the Languedoc AOC?
80%
Which appellations require a higher total percentage of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre than Saint-Chinian AOC?
Saint-Chinian- Roquebrun AOC
What is the typical percentage of red wine production in all the appellations?
90%
What is the maximum percentage that the other varieties (Cinsaut, Carignan, and other local varieties) can make up in the blend in the Languedoc AOC?
30%
What is the typical intensity of aroma and flavor for wines in the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
Medium
Which appellations require the use of Grenache Noir in the blend?
All of them, except Cabardès AOC and Malepère AOC
What is the typical intensity of aroma and flavor for wines in the named appellations (e.g. Corbières AOC)?
High
What is the maximum percentage of any one variety allowed in AOC wines in Languedoc?
80%
What can producers do with unused grapes?
Use them for other wines like rosé, IGP wines, or Vin de France
What is the typical intensity of aroma and flavor for wines in the sub-appellations (e.g. Corbières-Boutenac AOC)?
Very High
What is the typical price range for wines in the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC)?
Inexpensive to mid-priced
Are the rules for sub-zones the same as the parent appellation?
No, they can be different
Which category of wine in the Languedoc region has more flexible regulations and allows for a wider range of grape varieties to be used?
IGP
What is the biggest producer of IGP wine in France?
IGP Pays d’Oc
Which grape variety is NOT one of the top four varieties grown and mainly used for single variety wines in the Languedoc region?
Chardonnay
What percentage of all French wine does IGP Pays d’Oc produce depending on the vintage?
10-15%
What is the typical price range for IGP wines in the Languedoc region?
Inexpensive to medium-priced
Which color of wine represents just over half of the wines produced in the IGP Pays d’Oc?
Red
Which category of IGP wine in France can overlap with others?
All of the above
Which grape variety is a principal variety in both Corbières AOC and Fitou AOC?
Syrah
What is the maximum yield allowed for white wines in the Languedoc AOC?
100 hL/ha
What are the top four grape varieties grown and mainly used for single variety wines in the Languedoc region?
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah
Study Notes
Languedoc Appellations
- Carignan is the grape variety required in all Languedoc appellations for red wine.
- The principal grape varieties used in the Languedoc AOC are Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
- The maximum yield allowed for red wines in the Languedoc AOC is 50 hl/ha.
- The minimum number of grape varieties required in Languedoc AOCs for red wine is 2.
- The maximum yield allowed for white wines in the Languedoc AOC is 60 hl/ha.
Corbières and Fitou AOC
- Grenache Noir is a principal variety in Corbières AOC and Fitou AOC.
- The appellations that require the use of Syrah and Mourvèdre as principal grape varieties are Corbières and Minervois.
Languedoc AOC Blends
- The minimum percentage of the blend that must be made up of the principal varieties in the Languedoc AOC is 60%.
- The maximum percentage that any one variety can make up in the blend in the Languedoc AOC is 80%.
Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre
- The appellations that require a higher total percentage of Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre than Saint-Chinian AOC are Corbières, Minervois, and Faugères.
Wine Production
- The typical percentage of red wine production in all the appellations is around 80%.
- The maximum percentage that the other varieties (Cinsaut, Carignan, and other local varieties) can make up in the blend in the Languedoc AOC is 40%.
Wine Characteristics
- The typical intensity of aroma and flavor for wines in the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC) is medium to high.
- The typical intensity of aroma and flavor for wines in the named appellations (e.g.Corbières AOC) is high.
- The typical intensity of aroma and flavor for wines in the sub-appellations (e.g.Corbières-Boutenac AOC) is high.
Wine Production and Pricing
- The typical price range for wines in the regional appellation (Languedoc AOC) is €5-15.
- The typical price range for IGP wines in the Languedoc region is €3-10.
IGP Pays d'Oc
- The biggest producer of IGP wine in France is IGP Pays d'Oc.
- IGP Pays d'Oc produces around 10-15% of all French wine depending on the vintage.
- Red wine represents just over half of the wines produced in the IGP Pays d'Oc.
Grape Varieties
- The top four grape varieties grown and mainly used for single variety wines in the Languedoc region are Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
- Cinsaut is NOT one of the top four varieties grown and mainly used for single variety wines in the Languedoc region.
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