Anjou - Saumur Flashcards
What is the most important city accociated with Anjou-Saumur?
Angers
Where is the Anjou-Saumur region located?
This region is east of Pays-Nantais.
West-central Loire Valley.
What is the climate in Anjou-Saumur?
Maritime climate
What are the 3 most famous regions in the Anjou-Saumur region?
Saumur-Champigny AOC
Savennieres AOC
Coteaux du Layon AOC
What wines are produced in Saumur-Champigny AOC?
100% RED wine.
Main grape is Cabernet Franc and producers are permitted to use 100% cab Franc.
However small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunus are permitted.
What wines are produced in Savennieres AOC?
100% White wines made from Chenin blanc.
Wines are almost always made in a dry style.
What wines are made in Coteaux du Layon AOC?
This region is know for its sweet wines that are affected by boytritis.
Chenin blanc
What are the two premium AOC’s with in Coteaux du Layon?
Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
Coteaux du Layon-chames Premier Cru
How many villages are considered to produce premium wines and may add their name to Coteaux du layon AOC?
There are 6 Villages
What is the minimum grams of sugar per litre at harvest for a wine to use the term ‘Selection de Grains Nobles’?
323g/l
Where is Coteaux du Layon Situated?
Coteaux du Layon is situated on the Layon river, tributary that feeds into the south side of the Loire river.
What wine is produced under the Anjou Blanc AOC?
White wine made with a minimum of 80% Chenin, and up to 20% Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
What is Produced under the AOC of Anjou Villages?
Red wine only using predominantly Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Pineau d’Aunis and Grolleau
Gamay produced in the Anjou region is labelled under which AOC?
Anjou-Gamay AOC
What wine is sold under the Cabernet d’anjou AOC?
Dry Rose wine.
