Languedoc-Roussillon

Question 1

Where is Languedoc-Roussillon in France, and what area does it cover?

Answer 1

Situated along the Mediterranean coast line, Languedoc-Roussillon stretches in a crescent shape between Provence to the east and the border with Spain.

Question 2

What is the climate of Languedoc-Roussillon?

Answer 2

Mediterranean

Question 3

What are the 3 prominent physical features of Languedoc-Roussillon?

Answer 3

1. Rolling hillsides
2. Steep cliffs
3. Mediterranean Sea

Question 4

What is the largest IGP of Languedoc-Roussillon?

Answer 4

Pays d’Oc IGP

This area makes a huge amount of IGP wines.

Question 5

What 5 styles of wine are made in Languedoc-Roussillon?

Answer 5

1. Red
2. White
3. Rosé
4. Sweet wines*
5. Sparkling wines

*Most are Vins doux naturels.

Question 6

• What is mutage?
• Give an example of a wine from Languedoc-Roussillon made using mutage.

Answer 6

• A winemaking technique for making sweet wines where fermentation is stopped by the addition of neutral grape spirit.
• Vin Doux Naturel

Question 7

List 7 commonly planted white grape varieties in Languedoc-Roussillon.

Answer 7

1. Chardonnay
2. Sauvignon Blanc
3. Clairette
4. Viognier
5. Muscat
6. Mauzac
7. Chenin Blanc

Question 8

List 5 commonly planted red grape varieties in Languedoc-Roussillon.

Answer 8

1. Grenache
2. Syrah
3. Carignan
4. Mourvèdre
5. Cinsault

Question 9

Which 5 AOPs in Languedoc-Roussillon do you need to know for the Certified Exam?

Answer 9

1. Limoux AOP
2. Crémant de Limoux AOP
3. Fitou AOP
4. Banyuls AOP/Banyuls Grand Cru AOP
5. Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP

Question 10

What 2 styles of wine are made in Limoux AOP?

Answer 10

1. Dry white wines
2. Dry red wines

Question 11

What are the 3 white grapes used in Limoux AOP?

Answer 11

1. Mauzac
2. Chenin Blanc
3. Chardonnay

Question 12

What red grape variety dominates Limoux AOP red wines?

Answer 12

Merlot

Question 13

What 4 grape varieties are used in the production of Crémant de Limoux AOP?

Answer 13

1. Chardonnay
2. Chenin Blanc
3. Mauzac
4. Pinot Noir

Question 14

Tank or traditional method.

What method is used to make Crémant de Limoux AOP?

Answer 14

Traditional method

Question 15

What colors of wine are allowed to be made in Crémant de Limoux AOP?

Answer 15

White and rosé (sparkling wine)

Question 16

• What style and color of wine is allowed to be made in Fitou AOP?
• What 4 grapes are used?

Answer 16

• Dry red wine
• Grapes:
  
  1. Grenache
  2. Carignan
  3. Syrah
  4. Mourvèdre

Question 17

• What style of wine is allowed to be made in Banyuls AOP/Banyuls Grand Cru AOP?
• What is the grape variety used?

Answer 17

• Vins Doux Naturels
• Grenache

Question 18

• What style of wine is allowed to be made in Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP?
• What are the 2 grape variety used?

Answer 18

• Vins Doux Naturels
• Grape Variety:
  
  1. Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
  2. Muscat of Alexandria

Question 19

Name 2 important Banyuls producers.

Answer 19

1. Chapoutier
2. Domaine du Mas Blanc

Question 20

What are some classic sweet food pairings that go with the fortified wines of Languedoc-Roussillon?

(Banyuls AOP, Banyuls Grand Cru AOP, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOP)

Answer 20

• Chocolate
• Nuts
• Coffee
• Creamy desserts
• Figs
• Prunes
• Dried fruit desserts

Question 21

What are some classic savory food pairings that go with the fortified wines of Languedoc-Roussillon?

Answer 21

• Salty blue cheeses
• Warm foie gras and figs
• Savory dishes with elements of sweetness, with fruit or in a sauce