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13 Cards in this Set
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% of wine is red in AOCs? |
90% |
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3 most common principle grape varieties? |
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah |
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Corbieres AOC ha? |
10,000. 4th largest in France. |
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Highest altitude in Corbieres? What does this mean |
450m. Acidity can be retained. |
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% and principal grapes in Corbieres? |
40% of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Carignan |
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Sub Region of Corbieres? Requirements? |
Corbieres-Boutenac AOC 70% Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mouvedre |
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Minervois AOC % grapes |
50% Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault 80% max of single variety |
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Sub Region of Minervois? |
Minervois la Livinieire |
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Saint Chinian AOC % grapes ? |
50% Grenache, Mouvedre, Syrah |
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When was Fitou formed as AOC? Significance? |
1948 First AOC in Languedoc |
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What soil does Fitou have and why is this beneficial? |
Clay and limestone with good water retention |
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Grape Requirements Fitou? |
10-40% Carignan. 20% minimum Grenache Noir |
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What is significant about Faugeres AOC? |
40% organic Average yields of 33hL/ha |
