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Anjou-Saumur Flashcards

1
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What kind of wines are allowed under the Anjou AOP?

A

Sparkling, White and Red.

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What is Saumur to Anjou?

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It is it’s eastern sub region. Anjou AOP CANNOT be bottled as Saumur (unless it comes from Saumur duh)

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In the region of Anjou what is Chenin Blanc known as?

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Pineau de la Loire

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Can sparkling rose be made under the Anjou AOP?

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Yes

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What are the common white and red varieties found in Anjou AOP?

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White: Chenin - max 20% chard/sauv
Red: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus max. 30% combined Pineau d’Aunis and Grolleau (max. 10% Grolleau)
Anjou Gamay - 100% Gamay

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Is Chenin Blanc a grape that is slow to ripen?

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Yes.

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On what side of the river does Savennieres sit?

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North Bank

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What are the soils of Savennieres?

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Blue Schist mixed with Volcanic Debris

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What exposure does Savennieres enjoy?

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Steep south facing exposure.

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Wha are the two unofficial grand crus of Savennieres that received AOP status in 2011?

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Roche aux Moines

Coulee de Serrant

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What are the two larger sweet wine AOPs in Anjou AOP

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Coteaux du Layon AOP

Coteaux de l’Aubance AOP

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What are the mandatory characteristics of these wines?

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Harvesting in tries is mandatory in both appellations.
Healthy and grapes gripped by noble rot.
min RS 34 gm/L

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What are the two smaller appellations that exsist within the Coteaux du Layon AOP

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Bonnezeaux AOP

Quarts du Chaume AOP

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14
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When did the Quarts du Chaume receive their grand cry Moniker?

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in 2010.

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What are the regulations for Quarts du Chaume AOP?

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Grapes that are passilerage or botrytis infected must be hand harvested in successive tries.

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16
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What river is the Quarts du Chaume located on?

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The Layon River.

17
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How large is the Quarts du Charmes AOP?

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54 ha - a wee bit larger than Clos de Vougeot.

18
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Name two producers in Quarts du Chaume

A

Domaine de la Baumard

Chateau Pierre-Bise

19
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What is the min. RS g/l for Quarts du Chaume?

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85 g/l

20
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What village received premier cru status in 2011?

A

Coteaux du Layon-Chaume

21
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What is the red wine only appellation in Anjou?

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Anjou-Villages AOP: CF and CS

22
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What kind of wine is made in the Coteaux de l’ Aubance AOP?

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100% chenin. Dry and possible SGN requiring Botrytis.

23
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What kind of wine is Anjou Village Brissac AOP?

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CF and CS allowed to put on the label Noir or Blanc which refers to dark schist or limestone respectively.

24
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Are rose wine authorized in Samur AOP?

A

No, only white red and sparkling.

25
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What are the allowed red grapes in the Saumur AOP?

A

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pineau d’Aunis

26
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What are the details of Cremant de la Loire AOP?

A

Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Orbois, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d’Aunis

27
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What is the Rose de la Loire AOP?

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Rosé: Grolleau (Groslot), Grolleau Gris, Cab. Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis

28
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What is the principle soil type of Saumur?

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Tuffeau - soft limestone. Very similar to the soils of Touraine.

29
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What are the soils of Saumur-Champigny?

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limestone with iron. Iron rich soils are red colored. Champigny “field of fire”

30
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What kind of wines do Haut-Pitou make?

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Blanc: Sauvignon and Sauvignon Gris
Rouge: May be solely from Cabernet Franc. For blends, Cabernet Franc must account for at least 60%, and Gamay must not exceed 10%.
Rosé: per encépagement

31
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List the important AOP in Touraine.

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Chinon
Bourgeil
St Nicolas di Bourgeil
Vovray 
Montlouis-sur-Loire 
Touraine
Touraine-Noble Joue
Coteaux du Loir
Jasnieres
Coteaux du Vendomois
Cheverny
Cour-Cheverny 
Valençay
32
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Of St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Bourgueil and Chinon, who is allowed to make white?

A

Chinon - Chenin Blanc

In the Bourgueils - it’s only red and rose

33
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What are the different soil types in the more western part of the terrain where CF is most successful?

A

tuffeau, clay, and varennes

34
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What is the varennes soil and where is it found?

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sandy-alluvial soils found closest to the tributary Vienne.

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