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Southern France!!!!!
All about Southern France WSET3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Southern France | warm mediterranian, lots of sunshine, summer over 30C, low rainfall, varied soil, cooler inland, warm coast, huge area |
| Southern France grapes | 75% black, mostly Grenache, also Syrah, Carginan, less Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cinsault, Mourvedre |
| S. France Carignan | high tannin, high acid, deep colour, lacks fruit, old vine on poor soil can be good |
| S. France Cinsault | aromatic, fruity, suited to rose, adds fruit to Carignan based wines |
| S. France Mourvedre | ripens only in hottest sites, adds richness, colour, complexity in blends |
| S. France whites | Chardonnay & Sauv Blanc most widely planted, also Viognier, Muscat for Vins Doux Naturels, Grenache Blanc, Mauzac, Picpoul, Macabeu, Rolle, Clairette |
| S. France Grenache Blanc | dry, peachy fruit, full body, low acid, oxidize early, often blended |
| S. France Viti/Viniculture | drought, no fungus, bush training wide spread + VSP, modern equipment, carbonic maceration wide spread, new & old oak |
| Languedoc-Roussillon | S. France, most locations permit red, white & rose, mostly Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault & Mourvedre |
| Languedoc AC | Languedoc-Roussillon, S. France |
| Cotes de Roussillon AC | Languedoc-Roussillon, S. France |
| Minervois AC | Languedoc-Roussillon, S. France |
| Corbieres AC | Languedoc-Roussillon, S. France |
| Fitou AC | Languedoc-Roussillon, S. France |
| Cotes de Provence AC | Provence, S. France |
| Bandol AC | 100% Mourvedre, Provence, S. France |