France

A wine from Médoc is likely to be... ...Syrah. ...Pinot Noir. ...Pinot Noir. ...blended mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot.

.blended mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot.

A wine from St-Émilion is likely to be... ...the finest example of Grenache. ...predominantly Merlot, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and other varietals. ...Syrah with no white wine blended in. ...Pinot Noir that has undergone extensive oak aging.

.predominantly Merlot, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and other varietals.

A wine from Côte Rotie is likely to be... ...a blend of Grenache and up to 12 other varietals. ...Syrah that is intense, flavorful, tannic, and typically aged in oak. ...powerful and full-bodied Pinot Noir, generally aged in oak. ...a distinguished red wine made from Merlot blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.

Syrah that is intense, flavorful, tannic, and typically aged in oak.

The only region where Riesling may be cultivated in accord with appellation regulations. Alsace Loire Provence Rhône

Alsace

This region produces white wines with distinctive aromatic, floral, and spicy qualities and a luscious almost "oily" mouthfeel. Alsace Languedoc-Roussillon Loire Rhône

Alsace

In the French system, which of these categories of wine is generally considered to be the highest quality? Indication Géographique Protégée (Vin de pays) Appellation d'Origine Protégée (Appellation d'Origine Contrólée) Vin de France Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure

Appellation d'Origine Protégée (Appellation d'Origine Contrólée)

This region produces dry and sweet white wines made principally from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes. Alsace Bordeaux Burgundy Loire

Bordeaux

This region produces extraordinary long-lived wines blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other varietals. Bordeaux Burgundy Languedoc-Roussillon Rhône

Bordeaux

In this region the terroir of each vineyard is so unique that there are hundreds of appellations. Bordeaux Burgundy Loire Rhône

Burgundy

This region produces exceptional white wines from Chardonnay. Alsace Bordeaux Burgundy Loire

Burgundy

This region produces red wines that represent some of the best values of any French wines. Burgundy Languedoc-Roussillon Loire Provence

Burgundy

As in Italy, fine wine grapes are grown just about everywhere in France. True False

False

Which of the following statements is NOT true. France was the first country to export wine commercially on a broad scale. France consistently produces more wine than any other country in the world. The French system of appellation laws served as the basis for the system that was adopted by the European Union. There are more world-famous winegrowing regions in France than in any other country.

France consistently produces more wine than any other country in the world.

This region produces crisp white wines from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, with little or no oak influence. Alsace Bordeaux Loire Provence

Loire

This region uses innovative winemaking techniques and produces IGP ďOc (Vin de Pays ďOc). Alsace Languedoc-Roussillon Loire Rhône

Languedoc-Roussillon

This region is noted primarily for dry rosé. Languedoc-Roussillon Loire Provence Rhône

Provence

This region produces intense, flavorful, and tannic red wines from Syrah. Bordeaux Languedoc-Roussillon Loire Rhône

Rhône

Which statement about the Champagne region is true? The allowed grapes for Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Champagne awards individual growing villages Grand Cru and Premier Cru status. Champagne has only a single appellation, but several stylistic variations. All of the above.

The allowed grapes for Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

What is terroir? The soil of the vineyard. The soil and climate of the vineyard. The soil of the vineyard and the viticultural practices that are used. The soil, climate, and viticultural practices of the vineyard.

The soil, climate, and viticultural practices of the vineyard.

A wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is likely to be... ...a light and fruity red wine made from Gamay and sometimes released just weeks after harvest. ...Syrah that is intense, flavorful, tannic, and typically aged in oak. ...a blend of Grenache and up to 12 other varietals. ...a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

a blend of Grenache and up to 12 other varietals.

A wine from Chablis is likely to be... ...a crisp white wine made from 100% Chardonnay and produced with little or no oak influence. ...intense, full-bodied Chardonnay generally barrel fermented and barrel aged, often in newer oak. ...a crisp white wine made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. ...crisp Sauvignon Blanc, light in body and with a flinty, mineral-like flavor.

a crisp white wine made from 100% Chardonnay and produced with little or no oak influence.

A wine from Beaujolais is likely to be... ...a blend of Syrah and Viognier that requires many years of aging. ...a Pinot Noir that varies depending on the specific terroir of the vineyard. ...a medium-bodied blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. ...a light and fruity red wine made from Gamay and sometimes released just weeks after harvest.

a light and fruity red wine made from Gamay and sometimes released just weeks after harvest.

A wine from Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé is likely to be... ...intense, full-bodied Chardonnay generally barrel fermented and barrel aged, often in newer oak. ...blended from from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. ...crisp Sauvignon Blanc, light in body and with a flinty, mineral-like flavor. ...a crisp white wine made from 100% Chardonnay and produced with little or no oak.

crisp Sauvignon Blanc, light in body and with a flinty, mineral-like flavor.

A wine from Sauternes is likely to be... ...sweet wine made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. ...chardonnay produced with little or no oak. ...a dry Riesling with with distinctive aromatic, floral, and spicy qualities. ...crisp Sauvignon Blanc, light in body and with a flinty, mineral-like flavor.

crisp Sauvignon Blanc, light in body and with a flinty, mineral-like flavor.

A wine from Côte de Nuits is likely to be... ...a light and fruity red wine made from Gamay and sometimes released just weeks after harvest. ...a long-lived wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other varietals. ...a blend of Grenache and up to 12 other varietals. ...elegant Pinot Noir, generally aged in oak.

elegant Pinot Noir, generally aged in oak.

A white wine from Côte de Beaunes is likely to be... ...a crisp white wine made from Melon de Bourgogne. ...a blend of Viognier, Marsanne, and Rousanne. ...intense, full-bodied Chardonnay generally barrel fermented and barrel aged, often in newer oak. ...a crisp white wine made from 100% Chardonnay and produced with little or no oak influence.

intense, full-bodied Chardonnay generally barrel fermented and barrel aged, often in newer oak.