The Southern Rhône Crus
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The Southern Rhône Crus

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Which region in the Rhône has a warm, Mediterranean climate with mild winters and very warm, dry summers?

  • Côtes du Rhône Villages
  • Northern Rhône
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Ventoux (correct)
  • Which grape variety is the most planted variety in the southern Rhône?

  • Carignan
  • Syrah
  • Mourvèdre
  • Grenache Noir (correct)
  • Which grape variety is usually grown tied to wires on trellises to protect it from the wind in the southern Rhône?

  • Syrah (correct)
  • Grenache Noir
  • Carignan
  • Mourvèdre
  • Which appellation is known as a cru in the southern Rhône?

    <p>Châteauneuf-du-Pape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is required in the red wines of the southern Rhône, along with Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre?

    <p>Syrah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC regulations require Grenache Noir-dominant blends in the red wines of the southern Rhône?

    <p>Côtes du Rhône Villages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape varieties are the principal varieties in the Luberon AOC?

    <p>Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum percentage of the principal varieties required in the final blend of the Luberon AOC?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield for red wine in the Luberon AOC?

    <p>55 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation produces mainly red blends in a slightly lighter style than the areas to the south?

    <p>Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape varieties are the principal varieties in the Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC?

    <p>Grenache Noir and Syrah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department is home to the Costières de Nîmes AOC?

    <p>Gard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape varieties are used to make white wines in the Lirac AOC?

    <p>Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety must be included in the final blend of wines from the Tavel AOC?

    <p>Grenache Noir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum yield allowed in the Ventoux AOC?

    <p>60 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is the south-west limit of the Rhône wine region?

    <p>Costières de Nîmes AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation is dedicated solely to rosé wines in the Rhône Valley?

    <p>Tavel AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appellation has a range of quality from good to outstanding and mid-priced to super-premium?

    <p>Lirac AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is the principal variety in the red blend of Rasteau AOC?

    <p>Grenache Noir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC is known for its Vin Doux Naturel and also produces unfortified still red wine?

    <p>Beaumes-de-Venise AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC is historically significant as the summer residence of the Pope in the fourteenth century?

    <p>Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape varieties are not permitted for AOC wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

    <p>Marsanne and Viognier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average yield per hectare in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the decade to 2018?

    <p>Less than 30 hL/ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine?

    <p>Deep ruby color, ripe red plum fruit, and spice notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC requires a minimum of 70% of the principal varieties in the vineyard but only 60% in the final blend?

    <p>Côtes du Rhône AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC is the second largest appellation by hectares planted in France?

    <p>Côtes du Rhône AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC has vineyards up to 600 m above sea level and is in part shaded by the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains?

    <p>Gigondas AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC is not quite as high as Gigondas, rising to 440 m, and gives diurnal variation but not threatening ripeness in cooler years?

    <p>Vacqueyras AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which AOC was promoted to being a separate AOC in 2006 and is the most northerly of the southern Rhône crus?

    <p>Vinsobres AOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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