Here are twenty questions concerning wines produced in France. All of the answers can be found on our site, so you can quickly find any information you do not already know. So before looking, test your current knowledge!
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French wine growers attribute the differences in their wines to the characteristics and nuances of the location of their vineyards. What is the French term for this specific ecosystem and its nuances?
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The Appellation d’Origin Contrôlée (AOC) designation regulates the production of which of the following:
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True or False: Generally, the labels on AOC wines highlight the name of the producer, while non-AOC wines highlight the name of the variety.
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Most AOC French wines are named according to where they are produced. What region is the exception to this rule?
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Which variety is not used to make Champagne, the most renowned sparkling wine in the world?
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All white wines in the Burgundy region are made from Chardonnay grapes. What red variety is used in this region?
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Which one of the following is not included in the 10 growths of Beaujolais, which produces the best wines of this region?
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While almost all Alsacian wines are produced from a single variety, there is one blend made in the region, called Edelzwicker. This means:
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Pouilly-Fumé and Pouilly-Fuissé have similar names, but have nothing in common. Which of the following is true?
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Côte Rôtie and Hermitage, both northern Rhone valley growths, are created using the same single variety:
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The Provence region is most well-known for what type of wine?
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Of the following varieties, which is not one of the most important types of grapes used for wine-making in Bordeaux?
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One basic change was made in the famous 1855 classification for Bordeaux wines. What château did it affect?
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The most well-known and prestigious wine in the Bordeaux region is a sweet white wine with a golden robe and intense bouquet. In what area is it produced?
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The term “noble rot” refers to which of the following:
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What wine-producing region of France is twice the size of California’s wine country?
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Madiran, a spicy, highly-aromatic red wine, is produced from the Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc varieties. In what region is it produced?
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What wine-producing island off the Mediterranean coast of France is also called the “Island of Beauty”?
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Which of the following varieties cannot be used to make the fine wines of Savoie?
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20.
Well known for its skiing, the Jura region is also renowned for this apéritif wine:
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