30 Questions
Which region in the Rhône has a warm, Mediterranean climate with mild winters and very warm, dry summers?
Ventoux
Which grape variety is the most planted variety in the southern Rhône?
Grenache Noir
Which grape variety is usually grown tied to wires on trellises to protect it from the wind in the southern Rhône?
Syrah
Which appellation is known as a cru in the southern Rhône?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Which grape variety is required in the red wines of the southern Rhône, along with Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre?
Syrah
Which AOC regulations require Grenache Noir-dominant blends in the red wines of the southern Rhône?
Côtes du Rhône Villages
Which grape varieties are the principal varieties in the Luberon AOC?
Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre
What is the minimum percentage of the principal varieties required in the final blend of the Luberon AOC?
50%
What is the maximum yield for red wine in the Luberon AOC?
55 hL/ha
Which appellation produces mainly red blends in a slightly lighter style than the areas to the south?
Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC
Which grape varieties are the principal varieties in the Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC?
Grenache Noir and Syrah
Which department is home to the Costières de Nîmes AOC?
Gard
Which grape varieties are used to make white wines in the Lirac AOC?
Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne
Which grape variety must be included in the final blend of wines from the Tavel AOC?
Grenache Noir
What is the maximum yield allowed in the Ventoux AOC?
60 hL/ha
Which appellation is the south-west limit of the Rhône wine region?
Costières de Nîmes AOC
Which appellation is dedicated solely to rosé wines in the Rhône Valley?
Tavel AOC
Which appellation has a range of quality from good to outstanding and mid-priced to super-premium?
Lirac AOC
Which grape variety is the principal variety in the red blend of Rasteau AOC?
Grenache Noir
Which AOC is known for its Vin Doux Naturel and also produces unfortified still red wine?
Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Which AOC is historically significant as the summer residence of the Pope in the fourteenth century?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Which grape varieties are not permitted for AOC wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Marsanne and Viognier
What is the average yield per hectare in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the decade to 2018?
Less than 30 hL/ha
What are the characteristics of red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine?
Deep ruby color, ripe red plum fruit, and spice notes
Which AOC requires a minimum of 70% of the principal varieties in the vineyard but only 60% in the final blend?
Côtes du Rhône AOC
Which AOC is the second largest appellation by hectares planted in France?
Côtes du Rhône AOC
Which AOC requires the final blend to have a minimum of 66% of at least two of the three principal varieties and must include Grenache Noir?
Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC
Which AOC has vineyards up to 600 m above sea level and is in part shaded by the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains?
Gigondas AOC
Which AOC is not quite as high as Gigondas, rising to 440 m, and gives diurnal variation but not threatening ripeness in cooler years?
Vacqueyras AOC
Which AOC was promoted to being a separate AOC in 2006 and is the most northerly of the southern Rhône crus?
Vinsobres AOC
Test your knowledge on the Crus of Southern Rhône! Discover the characteristics, quality, and pricing of Vinsobres and other recent crus. Learn about Rasteau AOC and its red wine production. Explore the principal grape variety used in these wines.
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