Anjou-Saumur Flashcards
What is Chenin Blanc called locally in Anjou?
Pineau de la Loire
What percentage of Anjou is devoted to Rosé
What grape dominates the Rosé
45%
Grolleau
Can you call Anjou, Saumur?
No. You can only call Saumur, Anjou
What is the principle soil type in Savennières?
Steep slopes of blue schist w/volcanic debris
What are the 2 AOPs with in Savennières?
Roche Aux Moines
Coulée de Serrant
Who is is the monopole owner of Coulée de Serrant?
Nicolas Joly
Villages that are allowed to append thier name to Coteaux du Layon AOP?
Faye d’Anjou
Rochefort-sur-Loire
Rablay-sur-Layon
Beaulieu-sur-Layon
St. Aubin de Luigné
St. Lambert du Lattay
Chaume (“Premier Cru”)
What is the residual sugar requirement for Coteaux du Layon?
34 g/l
What is the havesting requirements for Coteaux du Layon AOP and Coteaux de l’Aubance AOP.
Harvesting in tries (multiple passes through the vineyard) is mandatory in both appellations, resulting in either healthy grapes with pure late-harvest flavors or the selection of grapes riddled with noble rot.
What is the minimum R/S in Bonnezeaux AOP?
51 g/l
Is chaptalization is legal for Bonnezeaux AOC?
Yes
What is the min. R/S of Quarts de Chaume AOP?
85 g/l
What are the Lieux-dits of Quarts de Chaume?
Les Quarts
Les Roueres
Le Veau
What is the soil type of Quarts de Chaume AOP?
Sandstone and Schist
When did Quarts de Chaume get its Grand Cru status?
2010